Welcome to the circus Where you are put on display Don't be so nervous You really don't have a say You've barely opened up your eyes You've had no chance to have a life Replace the monkey in this rotating cage Welcome to your new home With all the animals and freaks We've brought the zoo home And they've all got their own keys Just pretend that they aren't in the room Act the way you always do It's never quiet so don't bother with sleep And we will pick apart your mind As you are breaking down And we'll continue laughing After all, you're just a silly clown Pay attention to what you're saying Make sure it's entertaining Lights, camera, welcome to your life Welcome to the circus The one and only parade Where you can serve us Our entertainment and pay We're eating popcorn in the stands Conductor's striking up the band The curtain's opening They're lighting the stage Welcome to this most spectacular of festivities Where we eat off the table While you eat off of our feet As you will grow we won't forget No, we'll be with you every step Isn't it comforting to know we are here? It's safe to say now That you're not just a face in a crowd We've got you in our magazines Your world is our fantasy Count you blessings now, child When you're beneath the blade, we'll be right there waiting... Hanging on your every word, We're hanging on your every word, We're hanging for your every word, We're hanging for your every word, We'll hang you for your every word, We'll hang you, take you down.