Dear Madam Barnum (2001 Digital Remaster)

Song Dear Madam Barnum (2001 Digital Remaster)
Artist XTC
Album Nonsuch

Lyrics

[00:03.12] Hey,hey, hey...
[00:10.72] I put on a fake smile
[00:13.72] And start the evening show
[00:19.13] The public is laughing
[00:22.15] I guess by now they know
[00:27.40] So climb from your high horse
[00:30.55] And pull this freak show down
[00:34.89] Dear Madam Barnum
[00:39.30] I resign as clown
[00:44.29] You said I was the master of all I surveyed
[00:53.58] But now I'm sweeping up
[00:56.85] The last in line in your circus parade
[01:01.37] Children are clapping
[01:04.22] As I fall to the floor
[01:09.49] My heart torn and broken
[01:12.53] And they just scream for more
[01:17.85] If I'm not the sole fool
[01:21.20] Who pulls his trousers down
[01:26.38] Then dear Madam Barnum
[01:29.44] I resign as clown
[01:34.74] You tread the high wire
[01:39.30] Between truth and lies
[01:43.73] Your safety net just walked out
[01:47.64] Much to your surprise
[02:00.70] Strike up the band love
[02:02.93] And let the show begin
[02:08.32] For this is the last time
[02:11.42] I'm painting on a grin
[02:16.68] If I'm not the sole fool
[02:19.80] Who pulls his trousers down
[02:25.40] Then dear Madam Barnum
[02:28.25] I resign as clown
[02:32.72] I resign as clown
[02:36.32] I resign as clown