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The Private Life of Clowns

from The Private Life of Clowns by Karen Hunter

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The Private Life of Clowns

I have no fake smile for you
no tools to hide
on my face is a thousand thoughts
transparent this human offering

There goes the lonely clown
riding the trick pony
head inside the lions mouth

There goes the lonely clown
riding the trick pony
walking the fine wire

And they shall clamp and stamp their feet
at the performers bright costume
can they see inside
to the deeper hue within?

Show dancing puppet I feel for you
your heart is bleeding and we all can see
Show dancing puppet I feel for you
walking the fine wire

So who is there to hold you
when you wake up from your dreams at night
oh thats just the wind in the open sky
blowing your dreams away

There goes the lonely clown
riding the trick pony
head inside the lions mouth

There goes the lonely clown
riding the trick pony
walking the fine wire

Show dancing puppet I feel for you
your heart is bleeding and we all can see
Show dancing puppet I feel for you
walking the fine wire

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from The Private Life of Clowns, released January 1, 1997

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Karen Hunter Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealander Kāren Hunter uses guitar, voice, mandolin and loops to create heart charged soundscapes that draw deep from the well of our collective spirit.
These are love songs to Papatuānuku / Mother Earth, freshly baked under the fire of Ranginui / Sky Father.

Each album has it's own role in her collection, from rootsy songs, Celtic dub to Yoga music, Kāren is a diverse and eclectic composer.
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