I thought it was easy
To work with the carnies
To travel with the gypsies
To drink with the old boys
It seemed so simple
To walk on the tightrope
To fight with the boxers
To play with the dealers
We are the circus
Fire throwers and dangers
Jokers and clowns
Lions and tamers
Spinning around on the carousel
Up and down on the Ferris wheel
The stands are packed with people waiting for the show
Looking down there's a long way to fall
We are the circus
I took it for granted
To love you right
To follow our dreams
To stay focussed
It sounded easy
To let you go
And to wish you well
When we said goodbye
We are the circus
Fire throwers and dangers
Jokers and clowns
Lions and tamers
Spinning around on the carousel
Up and down on the Ferris wheel
The stands are packed with people watching the show
Looking down there's a long way to fall
We are the circus
We are the circus… Better get the show on… better get it on,
We are the circus