Clown Strike Lyrics

Lyric discussion by thetrogg 

Cover art for Clown Strike lyrics by Elvis Costello

why does elvis change the perspective all the time ? I mean for instance / who is getting some pride ? What is this about ? A love affair between a circus girl and a circus clown ? And an analogy of a relationship of uncommunicated demands ?

Negative
Subjective
Confusion
Identity
Circus
Relationship
Miscommunication
Pride