Xtc - Dear Madam Barnum lyrics

I put on a fake smile<br>And start the evening show<br>The public is laughing<br>I guess by now they know<br>So climb from your high horse<br>And pull this freak show down<br>Dear madam barnum<br>I resign as clown<br>You said I was the master of all I surveyed<br>But now I'm sweeping up<br>The last in line in your circus parade<br>Children are clapping<br>As I fall to the floor<br>My heart torn and broken<br>And they just scream for more<br>If I'm not the sole fool<br>Who pulls his trousers down<br>Then dear madam barnum<br>I resign as clown<br>You tread the high wire<br>Between truth and lies<br>Your safety net just walked out<br>Much to your surprise<br>Strike up the band love<br>And let the show begin<br>For this is the last time<br>I'm painting on a grin<br>If I'm not the sole fool<br>Who pulls his trousers down<br>Then dear madam barnum<br>I resign as clown