Calliope
from Del Río by Luis Del Río
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lyrics
It was all out and over
for the circus under the stars
lions chasing zebras
we are bleeding
and on the run
Sheriffs jumped the bale ring
with uniforms and guns
one shot the tamer
with the elephants run wild
Darling you learned your moves
swinging in the trapeze
but when you were on the ground
it was tough to pick up your dreams
So, play the calliope my dove
'cause our alibi is still love
with this mess on our hands
it’s so hard to get back
it’s all a circus act
When i was a child
I spent all my nights
talking with the animals in their cages
and with the stars
I fell in love with a ballerina
but she loved the muscle man
and you took me for a magician
I was just subbing as the clown
We hit trouble in Bristol
couldn’t pay the bills
the gipsy that you slept with
stole my watch and ring
So, play the calliope my dove
cause our alibi is still love
you know that I am a freak show
who learned to juggle fire
it’s all a circus act
it’s all a circus act
for the circus under the stars
lions chasing zebras
we are bleeding
and on the run
Sheriffs jumped the bale ring
with uniforms and guns
one shot the tamer
with the elephants run wild
Darling you learned your moves
swinging in the trapeze
but when you were on the ground
it was tough to pick up your dreams
So, play the calliope my dove
'cause our alibi is still love
with this mess on our hands
it’s so hard to get back
it’s all a circus act
When i was a child
I spent all my nights
talking with the animals in their cages
and with the stars
I fell in love with a ballerina
but she loved the muscle man
and you took me for a magician
I was just subbing as the clown
We hit trouble in Bristol
couldn’t pay the bills
the gipsy that you slept with
stole my watch and ring
So, play the calliope my dove
cause our alibi is still love
you know that I am a freak show
who learned to juggle fire
it’s all a circus act
it’s all a circus act
credits
from Del Río,
released October 1, 2016
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Luis Del Río North Carolina
With roots in Buenos Aires and tango dancing as part of his identity, Luis Del Río’s songs bring an eclectic range spanning rock, folk, and tango. His songs are soulful, witty and personal.
discography
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Oct 2018 -
Oct 2016 -
Feb 2014
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