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Circus by Hooverphonic

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Hooverphonic

Circus

Release date: 7th May 2021

From Hidden Stories
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About This Track

"Circus" is a track by Hooverphonic, from the album Hidden Stories, released 7th May 2021. Full lyrics are available below.

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Hooverphonic

Hooverphonic

Lyrics

Circus

[Refrain]

Roll up, roll up

Wake up in the dark

I feel it gettin' lighter

Watch the world disappear

Tricks to thrill and to fear

Hold your head up higher

[Chorus]

Hurray, they're coming to town

The freaks and the clowns

A merry-go-round

Such a colorfol crowd

(Until the lights go out)

[Verse]

Roll up, roll up

Take a spin on the top

Amazing Death Defier

Once to bring you near

Hold your heart, taste your tears

Won't you walk along the wire?

[Chorus]

Hurray, they're coming to town

The freaks and the clowns

A merry-go-round

Such a colorfol crowd

(Until the lights go out)

[Bridge]

Danger, fire

Run now you liar

Wilder and wilder

Sleep now, it's over

(For another year)

[Refrain]

Roll up, roll up

Wakе up in the dark

I feel it gettin' lighter

Watch thе world disappear

Tricks to thrill and to fear

Hold your head up higher

[Chorus]

Hurray, they're coming to town

The freaks and the clowns

A merry-go-round

Such a colorfol crowd

(Until the lights go out)

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Track details

From Hidden Stories

2021
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Hidden Stories
Hidden Stories
Hooverphonic
Release year
2021
  1. —Circus
  2. —If You'd Really Know Me
  3. —Belgium In The Rain
  4. —One Big Lie
  5. —Full Moon Duel
  6. —Lift Me Up
  7. —A Simple Glitch Of The Heart
  8. —Hidden Stories

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The Magnificent Tree - Live With Strings
2025
With Orchestra Live (Koningin Elisabethzaal 2012)
2012
Sit Down And Listen To Hooverphonic (The Live Theater Recordings)
2003
Battersea EP
1998
No More Sweet Music
No More Sweet Music
Looking For Stars
Looking For Stars

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  1. A Simple Glitch Of The HeartHidden Stories
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  3. Full Moon DuelHidden Stories
  4. Hidden StoriesHidden Stories
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  6. If You'd Really Know MeHidden Stories
  7. Lift Me UpHidden Stories
  8. Looking for Stars
  9. Looking for Stars (Nico Morano remix)
  10. One Big LieHidden Stories

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