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Natalie Merchant Carnival Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 8.25/10 [12 votes]Album: Tigerlily / Original Release Date: 1995-06-20Genre: RockSong Duration: 5 min 59 sec
Carnival
Natalie Merchant
Natalie Merchant
NATALIE MERCHANT
- Carnival LyricsI've walked these streets
a virtual stage
it seemed to me
make up on their faces
actors took their
places next to me
I've walked these streets
in a carnival
of sights to see
all the cheap thrill seekers
the vendors & the dealers
they crowded around me
have I been blind
have I been lost
inside myself and
my own mind
hypnotized
mesmerized
by what my eyes have seen?
I've walked these streets
In a spectacle of wealth & poverty
in the diamond markets
the scarlet welcome carpet
that they just rolled out for me
I've walked these streets
in the mad house asylum
they can be
where a wild eyed misfit prophet
on a traffic island stopped
and he raved of saving me
have I been blind
have I been lost
inside myself and
my own mind
hypnotized
mesmerized
by what my eyes have seen?
have I been wrong
have I been wise
to shut my eyes
and play along
hypnotized
paralyzed
by what my eyes have found?
by what my eyes have seen
what they have seen?
have I been blind
have I been lost
have I been wrong
have I been wise
have I been strong
have I been
hypnotized
mesmerized
by what my eyes have found
in that great street carnival
in that carnival?
a virtual stage
it seemed to me
make up on their faces
actors took their
places next to me
I've walked these streets
in a carnival
of sights to see
all the cheap thrill seekers
the vendors & the dealers
they crowded around me
have I been blind
have I been lost
inside myself and
my own mind
hypnotized
mesmerized
by what my eyes have seen?
I've walked these streets
In a spectacle of wealth & poverty
in the diamond markets
the scarlet welcome carpet
that they just rolled out for me
I've walked these streets
in the mad house asylum
they can be
where a wild eyed misfit prophet
and he raved of saving me
have I been blind
have I been lost
inside myself and
my own mind
hypnotized
mesmerized
by what my eyes have seen?
have I been wrong
have I been wise
to shut my eyes
and play along
hypnotized
paralyzed
by what my eyes have found?
by what my eyes have seen
what they have seen?
have I been blind
have I been lost
have I been wrong
have I been wise
have I been strong
have I been
hypnotized
mesmerized
by what my eyes have found
in that great street carnival
in that carnival?
Facts about Carnival
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Carnival is written and performed by Natalie Merchant.
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It is first released on June 20, 1995 as part of Natalie Merchant's album "Tigerlily" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we look deeper into its meaning, Natalie Merchant's 'Carnival' the song touches on the topic of self-examination and doubts about one's interpretation of reality. Through describing a carnival which is a metaphorical representation of life's varied deal, the narrator is pondering whether they have been py blind, out of sight, wrong, or wise. The carnival reflects the mixture and the various features of life which are confusing and the listeners are encouraged to think about their own life path and the truths that they have come across during their way. The lyrical content of the song Carnival points mainly to social comment, reflection, celebration, party and angst. At the same time, the song puts forth the necessity of self-reflection and consciousness, societal observation, and hypnotic experiences. Also, it is these very themes of introspection and observation of society that make the lyrics unsuitable for very young children. The lyrics hint at a carnival scene where even wealth and poverty could come together, besides, there are dealers and thrill seekers also mentioned which might be regarded as mature themes. Despite this, there is no explicit language, violence, or sexually suggestive content, thus, it can be a good choice for older kids when accompanied by parents.
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Carnival falls under the genre Rock.
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Carnival song length is 5 minutes and 59 seconds.
Who wrote Carnival lyrics?
Carnival is written and performed by Natalie Merchant.
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When was Carnival released?
It is first released on June 20, 1995 as part of Natalie Merchant's album "Tigerlily" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Carnival lyrics?
When we look deeper into its meaning, Natalie Merchant's 'Carnival' the song touches on the topic of self-examination and doubts about one's interpretation of reality. Through describing a carnival which is a metaphorical representation of life's varied deal, the narrator is pondering whether they have been py blind, out of sight, wrong, or wise. The carnival reflects the mixture and the various features of life which are confusing and the listeners are encouraged to think about their own life path and the truths that they have come across during their way. The lyrical content of the song Carnival points mainly to social comment, reflection, celebration, party and angst. At the same time, the song puts forth the necessity of self-reflection and consciousness, societal observation, and hypnotic experiences. Also, it is these very themes of introspection and observation of society that make the lyrics unsuitable for very young children. The lyrics hint at a carnival scene where even wealth and poverty could come together, besides, there are dealers and thrill seekers also mentioned which might be regarded as mature themes. Despite this, there is no explicit language, violence, or sexually suggestive content, thus, it can be a good choice for older kids when accompanied by parents.
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Which genre is Carnival?
Carnival falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Carnival?
Carnival song length is 5 minutes and 59 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Natalie Merchant
Record Label(s): 2006 Elektra Entertainment Co Manufactured & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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