[Verse 1] Tell me why When you're near I say dumb things Just to keep you here So many words I wanna say But they all hide Behind the play [Pre-Chorus] I read the room I know the game But with your heart I miss the aim [Chorus] Laughing like a clown Just to hide the truth Every joke I throw Brings me back to you Laughing like a clown With a painted smile Hoping you might see What's behind it all [Verse 2] Words come easy For everyone else But with you girl I lose myself If I were brave Just for one night Maybe I'd finally Get it right [Pre-Chorus 2] All this noise To hide my fear If I speak my heart Will you disappear? [Chorus] Laughing like a clown Just to hide the truth Every joke I throw Brings me back to you Laughing like a clown With a painted smile Hoping you might stay A little while [Bridge] If I lose this mask Would you turn away? Or would you hold me If I chose to stay? [Final Chorus] Laughing like a clown No more hiding now I don't wanna be Just your fool somehow Laughing like a clown Till the night is through But I'd trade it all To be loved by you
