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The Circus Lyrics by Erasure

The Circus

1987

[Verse 1: Andy Bell]
Call it new technology
And they use it to burn
And they show no concern
Work for their prosperity
While the big wheels turn
Now it's too late to learn

[Pre-Chorus 1: Andy Bell]
Don't upset the teacher
Though we know he lied to you
Don't upset the preacher
He's gonna close his eyes for you

[Chorus: Andy Bell]
And it's a shame
That you're so afraid
Just a worker waiting in the pouring rain
Putting back the pieces of a broken dream
Putting back the pieces of a broken dream

[Verse 2: Andy Bell]
Father worked in industry
Now the work has moved on
And the factory's gone
See them sell your history
Where once you were strong
And you used to belong

[Pre-Chorus 2: Andy Bell]
There was once a future
For a working man
There was once a lifetime
For a skillful hand
Yesterday

[Chorus: Andy Bell]
And it's a shame
That you're so afraid
Just a worker waiting in the pouring rain
Putting back the pieces of a broken dream
Putting back the pieces of a broken dream

[Interlude]

[Pre-Chorus 1: Andy Bell]
Don't upset the teacher
Though we know he lied to you
Don't upset the preacher
He's gonna close his eyes for you

[Chorus: Andy Bell]
And it's a shame
That you're so afraid
Just a worker waiting in the pouring rain
Putting back the pieces of a broken dream

[Verse 3: Andy Bell]
Tempers fray so easily
In desperate despair
Is there anyone who cares?
Just another tragedy
Just a personal affair
In a room somewhere

[Pre-Chorus 2: Andy Bell]
There was once a future
For a working man
There was once a lifetime
For a skillful hand
Yesterday

[Chorus: Andy Bell]
And it's a shame
That you're so afraid
Just a worker waiting in the pouring rain
Putting back the pieces of a broken dream
Putting back the pieces of a broken dream (A broken dream)
Putting back the pieces of a broken dream
(A broken, I'm broken dream)
(Putting back) Putting back the pieces of a broken dream (Broken dream)
Putting back the pieces of a broken dream (Broken dream)
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About “The Circus” by Erasure

Read the complete lyrics to "The Circus" by Erasure from the album "The Circus" in 1987. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under UK, New Wave (Rock), Synth-Pop.

"The Circus" is performed by Erasure. from the album "The Circus" in 1987 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Circus", explore more songs by Erasure using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Circus" is credited to Erasure. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Circus" appears on "The Circus" in 1987.

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