I wear the mask with the painted on smile
I hope my artistry fools you even if only for a while
Cuz nobody knows all the lies that I've told
No one can see I'm Pinocchio behind this squeaky red nose
I feel so dark inside
Under these carnival lights
I'm somebody else when I take off this mask
I don't even know who I am so don't ask
I'll sing any song that fits your fancy tune
I'm a sad clown - it's just what we do
My brain's filled with thoughts under this rainbow hair
But they're not all rainbows and candy so maybe I just shouldn't share
Just get the balloons - it's on with the show
And maybe you won't see me crying through all of this confetti snow
I feel so dark inside
Under these carnival lights
I'm somebody else when I take off this mask
I don't even know who I am so don't ask
I'll sing any song that fits your fancy tune
I'm a sad clown - it's just what we do
It's just what we do
We entertain you
It's just what we do do do
La da da dum
La da da dum
La da da dum
It's just what we do
We entertain you
It's just what we do