Story Behind The Song

A runaway kid joins a circus,grows up to be a clown,and tragically falls to his death from a high-wire into the fire below.His remorse is that the children would now have nightmares of him instead of happy dreams.

Song Description

Raw acoustic ballad-type demo about a misfortunate clown.

Lyrics

Paint my smile blue and put on a costume.It's time for me to go. Time for one last show.The smell of cotton candy.The sound of people chanting.It's time for me to climb the ladder to the sky. My shoes are too big.My hair's an ugly,red wig.I walk a high wire above an angry fire.I'm afraid to slip,afraid to lose my grip.Afraid to fall below,afraid to turn to smoke.I take a few steps across the rope in the sky and see my life before my eyes.I see a runaway child on a carnival ride with wonder in his eyes and a blue kool-aid smile. I see a young man who's eyes are still the same.Eyes who dream to be a clown someday.I see an old who falls into a grave with my name.The Greatest Clown,Mister Grey...I fall down with a blue frown.My clumsy feet tripped on the wire.I cry outloud to a helpless crowd.My clown suit is on fire.My painted face melts away and I can hear your children scream.Turn away.It may be the only way you won't fear me when you dream.

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
Greedy Baby	Whatnot!	9/9/2009