Lyrics

I got my big red nose, my floppy shoes,
But inside, I’m bruised, baby, I’m just confused.
I juggle with my tears, I dance with my pain,
But behind the circus lights, I’m going insane.

The balloon animals won’t make me smile,
I’ve been stuck here for years—let’s run for a while!
But the tent’s closing in, and the crowds still cheer,
I’m a broken jester, but no one can hear.

Oh, it’s the sad clown shuffle, I’m stuck in this game,
With a painted-on grin, but my soul’s feeling lame.
I’m laughing on the outside, but dying inside,
The circus is my prison, where I can’t run and hide.
Oh, it’s the sad clown shuffle, the joke’s wearing thin,
I keep pretending I’m happy, but I’m crumbling within.

I honk my horn, but it doesn’t sound right,
All I want is to disappear into the night.
I’m tired of the red noses and the rainbow wigs,
I dream of a life where I’m not doing tricks.

The cotton candy’s sweet, but my heart’s turning sour,
I’d trade all the laughter for just one quiet hour.
But here I am again, in the center of the ring,
A sad clown with no hope, but still, I must sing.

Oh, it’s the sad clown shuffle, stuck in the act,
I’m faking the joy, while my mind’s under attack.
The crowd’s all laughing, but they don’t see the tears,
I’m just a sad circus soldier facing my fears.
Oh, it’s the sad clown shuffle, I’m done with the show,
I keep dancing in circles, but where can I go?

I tried to run away, but the tent’s too tall,
The spotlight keeps following me, no matter how small.
The paint on my face is starting to crack,
But they keep asking for more, and I can’t turn back.

Oh, it’s the sad clown shuffle, trapped in my skin,
I wear my disguise, but I can’t win.
I’m juggling my pain, but it’s slipping away,
The laughter is louder, but I’m starting to sway.
Oh, it’s the sad clown shuffle, no joy to be found,
I’ll dance for the crowd, but I’m lost and unwound.

So I’ll juggle my sorrow and take one more bow,
The circus is endless, but I’m breaking somehow.
I’m the sad clown, stuck in this endless parade,
Laughing through the madness, though I’m slowly decayed.