I sat there alone upon the ferris wheel
A pastel colored carriage in the air
I thought you'd leave me dangling for a little while
A silly twist upon a childish dare
Below I saw you whispering to another man
Who held the lever that could bring me down
He'd stop the world from turning at your command
It's always something cruel that laughter drowns
And I'm up while the dawn is breaking
Even though my heart is aching
I should be drinking a toast
To absent friends
Instead of these comedians
I can hardly hear the music from the carousel
The wind picks up, the carriage starts sway
As one by one the lights go out
It's closing time
I see you take his hand and walk away walk away
They say that you will always be the last to know
They say that all that glitters is not gold
It's not just that you're never coming back to me
It's the bitter way that I was told
And I'm up while the dawn is breaking
Even though my heart is aching
I should be drinking a toast
To absent friends
Instead of these comedians
The Comedians is written and performed by Roy Orbison. ✔️
When was The Comedians released?
It is first released in 1989 as part of Roy Orbison's album "Mystery Girl" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album. ✔️
What is the meaning behind The Comedians lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, The Comedians, a song by Roy Orbison, is a poetic expression of heartbreak and betrayal through the imagery of a Ferris wheel ride. The lyrics tell the story of someone feeling abandoned and tricked by a close person, represented by the turning off of the carousel lights and the person leaving with another. The mention of 'comedians' suggests where the humor might be coming from, namely the pain of losing a dear one, and thus it becomes clear that the divorced ones are the lonely and sorrowful, although the world outside might not notice it. The comedians lyrics mostly highlights heartbreak, despair, angst, reflection and solitude. Simultaneously, the song points out the significance of heartbreak and betrayal, loneliness and longing, and disillusionment. The lyrics contain love and emotional suffering themes that are not very appropriate for kids. Emotional content may not be strong, but if it requires parental guidance, so be it. ✔️
Which genre is The Comedians?
The Comedians falls under the genre Rock. ✔️
How long is the song The Comedians?
The Comedians song length is 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
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