My Father the Clown

Lyrics

My heart is heavy as I help you Into the costume in which you learn to fly Always chained to somewhere In case I might hurt myself Sitting in the sawdust That's stained by the animals Twisted leg in iron and plaster Dragging 'round and 'round While I dance with my father the clown While she's in lace and feathers I'm the one in clumsy shoes Always being told I damage what I touch Can I ever be unfettered Free as she is front of them all Or must I stay and eat my own skin Like the lion in the cage