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Carousel Lyrics by Mr. Bungle

Quote Unquote 1991-1999

1991

("Hurry hurry, step right up")

[Verse 1]
A carnival for the human race, cotton candy, happy face
A child talking with his mouth full, girlfriend gets stuffed animal
A festive mood is all around another world is what we've found
Step right up, let's make a deal, "ride the ferris wheel"
You know there's something lurking underneath the shape
With a mask over it's head and makeup on his face
Will Warner Brothers put our record on the shelf?
Take a look in the mirror and see the clown in yourself

[Pre-Chorus]
Spinning, grinning, believing, deceiving
Whirling, twirling, confusing, amusing
Discovery, recovery, inherency, transparency
Fusion, conclusion, reality, fatality

[Chorus]
If you want to know what's behind the show
You'll ride my carousel and enter life's jail cell
Love and blood begin to meld
You've lost the self that you once held
Merry go round your head
Awake, asleep, alive, or... dead
("Hey you!")

[Verse 2]
The clown that painted a smile on you is now the one unmasking you
Animated scenes unwind dormant figures come to life
Entangled in your own web a twisted tunnel overhead
A glimpse of light, a drop of dew you slide into the, into the
Into the, into the swimming pool!

[Verse 3]
A roller coaster ride into the rivers of your mind
The currents merge, your feelings surge, your life's a pantomime
Beauty is the spiral going round & round the beast
Without the vampire effect the carnival is deceased

[Pre-Chorus]
Spinning, grinning, believing, deceiving
Whirling, twirling, confusing, amusing
Discovery, recovery, inherency, transparency
Fusion, conclusion, reality, fatality

[Chorus]
If you want to know what's behind the show
You'll ride my carousel and enter life's jail cell
Love and blood begin to meld
You've lost the self that you once held
Merry go round your head
Awake, asleep, alive, or... dead

("Welcome to my house")

Running, so fun

("Round and round we go")

Roly-Poly, topsy turvy
Hang upside down, fall to the ground

I-I-I think I'm gonna, gonna be sick!

(Gag and puke sounds)

(Laughter)

(Sample of R.B.I. Baseball)
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Mr. Bungle

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About “Carousel” by Mr. Bungle

Read the complete lyrics to "Carousel" by Mr. Bungle from the album "Quote Unquote 1991-1999 " in 1991. 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 Jazz Fusion, Funk Rock, Avant Garde.

"Carousel" is performed by Mr. Bungle. from the album "Quote Unquote 1991-1999 " in 1991 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 "Carousel", explore more songs by Mr. Bungle 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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"Carousel" is credited to Mr. Bungle. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Carousel" appears on "Quote Unquote 1991-1999 " in 1991.

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