(Intro: clean guitars + Drums) [Verse 1] Yeah, I see the way you laugh when I fall Crack a joke, and I'm backed against the wall You get your kicks while I take the hits Just a sideshow act that somehow fits I bite my tongue just to stick around Kill my pride so I don’t let you down ‘Cause all I wanted was a place to stand Now I'm just a puppet in your band [Pre-Chorus] How’d I end up in the back of the line? Giving you my best while losing mine You wear the crown, I wear the scars We both play roles, but you're the star [Chorus] Am I your clown? Did I make you smile? Was it worth my soul just to stay awhile? You crack the whip, I hit the ground And everyone cheers while I drown I'm broken just to stick around Tell me… am I your clown? [Verse 2] You act like the king in your paper throne While I’m dancing circles on my own I see the others, yeah, they fake it too But no one’s brave enough to call out you You play the ringmaster, tight and loud They all fall in line, follow the crowd But I’m not sure how much more I can fake Every laugh I give feels like a mistake [Pre-Chorus] I gave too much, and you took it all Now I’m the punchline in your carnival You wear the crown, I wear regret Still hoping for a little respect [Chorus] Am I your clown? Did I earn your cheers? While I buried myself just to calm your fears You call the shots, I take the bow And everyone claps, but I don’t know how I’m still standing in this rundown town Tell me… am I your clown? [Bridge – Drop to half-time] Yeah, the makeup’s cracked, the curtain’s torn The smile I wore feels tired and worn What’s left of me you never knew But I won’t keep bleeding just for you [Final Chorus – Full power, big guitars] Am I your clown? Well, not anymore I’m walking out, not playing your war You had your stage, you had your fun But this time the clown's the one who’s done Let ‘em laugh while I leave this crowd 'Cause I won’t be your clown… [Outro – stripped back] No, I won’t be your clown... Not now... not ever... (Drop to clean guitar) [Outro – stripped back] No, I won’t be your clown... Not now... not ever... (Drop to clean guitar)
