Charade by Kat Robichaud Lyrics
[Spoken intro]
What is our fascination with circus?
What is it about this 3 centuries fuss?
Do you come to get lost in our vagabond charm?
The pretense of danger. The slight twist of arm?
Do you dream of bright colors to break up the gray?
The scrolling monotony day after day
When your beautiful hearts are in need of a break
Run away with the circus
Come with us! Escape!
[Verse 1]
Look how the sequins catch the light from the metal cans
Look how she’s spinning, she’s the candle calls the sailors in
None of it is real
Or real enough to feel
And that’s the appeal
Smile and hold still
None of this is evеr gonna hurt
That’s how we turn it off
We turn it on
[Chorus]
And evеryone loves the charade
In rose-colored glasses we watch the parade
The bright lights wash away the pain
[Verse 2]
Look at the order
Feel the comfort knowing what is coming
Automatic thrills
Everything just as you want it
Single file down the red velvet aisle
Get lost in the style
Dream awake awhile
None of this is ever gonna change
We can depend on the plot to stay the same
[Chorus]
And everyone loves the charade
In rose-colored glasses we watch the parade
The bright lights wash away the pain
[Break]
Can we stay here forever?
There’s a draft coming from the rips in the tent
Can we keep hiding from it?
Can we lie here forever
All is well within the wires holding us together
Aren’t we clever?
[Chorus]
None of it is real
Or real enough to feel
And that’s the appeal
Smile and hold still
Everyone loves the charade
In rose-colored glasses we watch the parade
The bright lights wash away the pain
What is our fascination with circus?
What is it about this 3 centuries fuss?
Do you come to get lost in our vagabond charm?
The pretense of danger. The slight twist of arm?
Do you dream of bright colors to break up the gray?
The scrolling monotony day after day
When your beautiful hearts are in need of a break
Run away with the circus
Come with us! Escape!
[Verse 1]
Look how the sequins catch the light from the metal cans
Look how she’s spinning, she’s the candle calls the sailors in
None of it is real
Or real enough to feel
And that’s the appeal
Smile and hold still
None of this is evеr gonna hurt
That’s how we turn it off
We turn it on
[Chorus]
And evеryone loves the charade
In rose-colored glasses we watch the parade
The bright lights wash away the pain
[Verse 2]
Look at the order
Feel the comfort knowing what is coming
Automatic thrills
Everything just as you want it
Single file down the red velvet aisle
Get lost in the style
Dream awake awhile
None of this is ever gonna change
We can depend on the plot to stay the same
[Chorus]
And everyone loves the charade
In rose-colored glasses we watch the parade
The bright lights wash away the pain
[Break]
Can we stay here forever?
There’s a draft coming from the rips in the tent
Can we keep hiding from it?
Can we lie here forever
All is well within the wires holding us together
Aren’t we clever?
[Chorus]
None of it is real
Or real enough to feel
And that’s the appeal
Smile and hold still
Everyone loves the charade
In rose-colored glasses we watch the parade
The bright lights wash away the pain