Springsteen, Bruce - Wild Billy's Circus Story Lyrics
The machinist climbs his Ferris wheel like a braid
And the fire-eater's lyin' in a pool of sweat, victim of the heat wave
Behind the tent, the hired hand tightens his legs on the sword swallower's blade
Circus town's on the shortwave
Fat lady, big mama, Missy Bimbo sits in her chair and yawns
And the man-beast lies in his cage sniffin' popcorn
And the midget licks his fingers and suffers Missy Bimbo's scorn
Circus town's been born
And a press roll drummer go, ballerina to-and-fro, cartwheelin' up on that tightrope
With a cannon blast, lightnin' flash, movin' fast through the tent, Mars-bent
He's gonna miss his fall, oh, God save the human cannonball
And the flyin' Zambinis watch Margarita do her neck twist
And the ringmaster gets the crowd to count along: 95, 96, 97
A ragged suitcase in his hand, he steals silently away from the circus grounds
And the highway's haunted by the carnival sounds
They dance like a great greasepaint ghost on the wind
A man in baggy pants, a lonely face, a crazy grin
Runnin' home to some small Ohio town
Jesus, send some sweet women to save all your clowns
And Circus Boy dances like a monkey on barbed wire
And the barker romances with a junkie, she's got a flat tire
And now the elephants dance real funky and the band plays like a jungle fire
Circus town's on the live wire
And the strong man Samson lifts the midget, little Tiny Tim, up on his shoulders, way up
And carries him on down the midway, past the kids, past the sailors, to his dimly lit trailer
And the Ferris wheel turns and turns like it ain't ever gonna stop
And the circus boss leans over and whispers into the little boy's ear
"Hey, son, you want to try the big top?
All aboard, Nebraska's our next stop"
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Springsteen, Bruce Wild Billy's Circus Story Comments
The first three albums are his best work. This is my personal fave. Epic tunes - an eclectic mix of bebop, funk, soul, rock and folk.
an underrated masterpiece. Cheers from Italy, you should see him playing Milan. MASSIVE!
This is a masterpiece of song-craft .
got to know the midway
Brilliant song, but not the best introduction to play when you suddenly can't find a comfortable spot to settle in...😂
I don't know I still think Patty is ugly
What a great album. It's better than BTR.
The imagery is staggering. Another one that always gives me chills.
Great song from a great album
Genius.
It's such a pity Springsteen morphed into an hollow, ignorant and opinionated far left Hollywood minion.
k8192 check out Andrew Bartzis, very unique Galactic historian,healer Shaman talks on how famous musicians,actors are compromised & hijacked by the system of domination & control...especially when they become as popular & famous as Bruce Springsteen ...Bruce's true soul is True as they come & his impact on my own personal life & millions of others lives on...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsWGOvL8kXA&t=76s Worth hearing 4 sure !
I wouldn’t go that far. He’s a partisan hack no doubt, and he runs with elites despite being the voice of the working and downtrodden. I don’t think he knows that much about politics, but he’s put himself in a position to be an authority on the matter so he plays it safe. But, there’s a genuineness to him. Nobody who gives that kind of effort on stage can be a total phony.
I elaborate please.
I not my thing. Thanks though.
I Southern Illinois Young Americans for Freedom?
Impossible to describe, either you get it or you don't. So very very glad I did.
Bruce and the Band at their best Early ON (1972/73) before the fame ruined the VIBE...HE was close to a 2nd Dylan ..but not really Bruce is Bruce and there is no other like him, Just like Bob ..Unique 1 of a kind artist NOT to be mimicked
Is someone farting on intro?
Jesus send some good woman to save all your clowns.
I love this song. So underrated.
So amazing
Such a fantastic song on a fantastic album
I love the first 2 albums