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And roll up, roll up, all you thrill seekers meet
Oh you’re in for a test of morale, what a treat!
Pigs in the circus take stand and get ready
With their faces in filth, champagne glasses heavy
But the circus must go on
They must pretend that they care
How this country is run

In the house where they search for self-gain
They cry “Why must apathy reign!?”

I met this funny fellow while standing there
He wore a black coat, top hat upon his head
He told me to flee, keep wit, take care
He leapt down off his high horse and he sold me the devil’s glare

He said don’t take your time, time is no man’s treasure
These men will pick your souls for their own mere pleasure
And I cannot believe my ears
How one cruel creature can prey upon a mass’ fears

Conform, you dirty peasants
We must stand tall, when corruption is present

He told me the circus was a cruel joke
A trick, a game, a jest just to fool us poor folk
I sat up, and I sighed
Stood up, loosened my tie, and replied:
“I don’t believe my eyes
I don’t believe my ears!”
How one cruel creature can prey upon a mass’ fears

We say don’t identify by your class
We care only for the goodness in a man’s heart
Oh, but they might dress smart
But he has no heart

Roll up, roll up, all you thrill seekers meet
You’re in for a test of morale, what a treat!
They might dress smart, they might speak sweet
But these cruel creatures won’t stop until they reach defeat
The circus is real

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from The Circus Is Real, released June 13, 2016
Music by Lounge Cat Ideals.
Lyrics by Rysha Flint.
Recorded at Music APE Studios, Bristol.
Organ by Francis-Forbes Edwards.
Mixed and Produced by Francis Forbes-Edwards and Lounge Cat Ideals.
Engineered and Mastered by Francis Forbes-Edwards.

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Lounge Cat Ideals Bristol, UK

Swingin’ Dance Music!

Lounge Cat Ideals' Uptempo Swing sound pits riotous clarinet lines against delicate vocal harmonies, whilst drawing on the innate energy of Ska and Gypsy Jazz to keep feet moving.

2016's 'The Circus Is Real' sees the band develop a more raucous edge - this is reflected in their stomping live show which has brought them to many festivals and venues across the UK.
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