Shoot All the Clowns
Bruce Dickinson
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I've been down At the crazy house I've been playing With the cat and the mouse I've been down I've been down I've seen the crazy people Running around Shoot all the clowns Shoot 'em down Shoot 'em down Shoot 'em down Welcome to the circus Where I fool around I got the killer smile I'm a killer clown Cover up your face You've been found out You laugh when There's nothing to smile about Shoot shoot Shoot all the clowns Want to gimme money Well you better get ready I'm a certified friend Of John Paul Getty I'm a fat stargazer I'm an all night raver I'm an anything you wannabe If I can get your sympathy Welcome to the circus I'm a killer clown Welcome to the circus Hey gather round Two sides to life Two sides to fun The one who does it And the one who gets done
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Written by: BRUCE DICKINSON, ROGER J. RAMIREZ
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"Shoot All the Clowns" is a single from Bruce Dickinson, who is famously known as Iron Maiden's lead vocalist.
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Album InformationThe song is from Dickinson's second solo studio album, "Balls to Picasso", which was released in 1994.
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Solo CareerThis track highlights Bruce Dickinson's solo work outside of his more widely recognized role in the heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
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GenreThe song, like most of Dickinson's work, comes under the genre of rock and specifically heavy metal.
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Song Theme"Shoot All the Clowns" uses metaphorical language to express disdain towards people who pretend to be something they're not - typically referred to as clowns in colloquial language.
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Unique SoundThe song is distinguished by its powerful guitar riffs and Dickinson's iconic high-pitched vocals, showcasing his versatile singing abilities.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song has a circus theme, in line with the 'clown' metaphor used in the lyrics.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Bruce Dickinson and Alex Dickson, the latter being a Scottish guitarist who worked with Dickinson on several solo projects.
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ProductionThe song and the entire "Balls to Picasso" album was produced by Shay Baby, who is known for working with heavy metal bands and artists.
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Single ReleaseAs a single, "Shoot All the Clowns" was released by Castle Communications in 1994 and included two different versions of the song as well as two additional tracks.
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Album's SuccessThe "Balls to Picasso" album received mixed reviews from critics but managed to reach number 9 on the UK Albums Chart, indicating its commercial success.
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