Circus
Eric Clapton
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Little man with his eyes on fire And his smile so bright. In his hands are the toys you gave To fill his heart with delight. [Chorus:] And in the ring stands a circus clown Holding up a knife. What you see and what you will hear Will last you for the rest of your life. And it's sad so sad There ain't no easy way round. And it's sad so sad All you friends gather round 'Cause the circus left town. Little man with his heart so pure And his love so fine. Stick with me and I'll ride with you Till the end of the line. Hold my hand and I'll walk with you Through the darkest night. When I smile I'll be thinking of you And every little thing will be all right. [Chorus: x2] The circus left town, left town. The circus left town, left town
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Written by: ERIC PATRICK CLAPTON
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10 facts about this song
Album"Circus" is a song by famous British rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, Eric Clapton. The song was included in his 1998 album, "Pilgrim".
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MeaningThe song is deeply personal and is about the impact of the death of Clapton's son Connor, at a young age.
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Connor's Influence"Circus" is not the only song inspired by the tragedy of Clapton's son's death. His Grammy-winning song "Tears in Heaven" was also written as a tribute to Connor.
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Song's ThemeThe song's title "Circus" reflects on a specific memory Clapton had with his son, visiting the Circus.
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Lyrics & ToneDespite the tragic backstory, the song isn't completely melancholic. It's embedded with a sense of nostalgia, love and reminiscence of beautiful times spent with his son.
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Musical StyleMusically, "Circus" is a soft rock song, featuring Clapton’s emotional vocals and distinctive guitar playing. The sound is reflective of Clapton's shift towards a more soft and rhythmic feel that characterized the entire "Pilgrim" album.
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Song ReceptionCritics praised Clapton's deeply emotional performance and lyrics on "Circus," but the song didn't attain massive commercial success.
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Live Performances"Circus Left Town" was performed live numerous times, and a notable performance is featured on the 2007 DVD Clapton, "Crossroads Guitar Festival."
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Alternate TitleThe song is also known by the title "Circus Has Left Town."
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WritingThe song was written solely by Eric Clapton, demonstrating his depth as a songwriter, capable of creating touching and personal stories through his music.
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