Kelis — Circus

[Chorus] Come join our circus where we all wear masks Lying while our fans are expected to last Could it be that the trick is on us? Masquerading like we are the ones Can you blame us? It started as fun Didn't know that the game must be won Sorry [Verse 1] Never did I lie; never did I mean to trick y'all But they told me this how they get rich, y'all Make a hit song, same lame lyrics, same bass, same kickdrum Buy the record, you became a vic-vic-victim Bitch can't front, get what I want, neck, hands and my wrist numb Sick none, diamonds on my wristband Who I'm talking to? You, you and my biggest fan Thinking that ya girl got it all, and I got the best man Best hair, best legs, need a break You in my face, asking K, what I'm puttin' out next year Is it gonna be real freaky? Critics wanna come critique me Are you gonna be more grunge, rock and roll like back when you dropped before? But get back, before I get ill Black love, black mask, listen to some real black love That's all I have, that's all I have [Chorus] Come join our circus where we all wear masks Lying while our fans are expected to last Could it be that the trick is on us? Masquerading like we are the ones Can you blame us? It started as fun Didn't know that the game must be won Sorry [Verse 2] Musicians, magicians, tightropes, strobe lights, Lion tamers, entertainers, Sold Out Nights Dressing rooms, costumes, who's doing who? Gossip rumors Groupies just too much, everybody's like, "Let's do lunch" That's why it doesn't matter That's why I'm not a rapper Still spit a few bars, might never hear this song Label might say "Hell naw, get a new female star She don't have to sing, she don't have to bring anything Get her some new earrings, fly her off to Beijing Book her shows in Wyoming, David Letterman and Conan" Your advance just alone and doesn't it all sound grand? Number one on SoundScan, just keep the clubs bouncin' Join us [Chorus] Come join our circus where we all wear masks Lying while our fans are expected to last Could it be that the trick is on us? Masquerading like we are the ones Can you blame us? It started as fun Didn't know that the game must be won Sorry [Bridge] How can I shake this circus clown? What does the ringmaster need from his crowd? Should I dive through the circle of fire? No, I'm just gonna be me [Chorus] Come join our circus where we all wear masks Lying while our fans are expected to last Could it be that the trick is on us? Masquerading like we are the ones Can you blame us? It started as fun Didn't know that the game must be won Sorry [Outro] Can you blame us? It started as fun Didn't know that the game must be won Sorry Can you blame us? It started as fun Didn't know that the game must be won Sorry Can you blame us? It started as fun Didn't know that the game must be won Sorry