A haunting and atmospheric waltz set in the melancholic backdrop of a late-night carnival. Two weary souls walk through the flickering lights and vibrant sounds, contemplating their troubled relationship. As they navigate the whimsical yet eerie environment, the song captures the essence of fleeting moments, unspoken words, and the uncertain future that lies ahead. What will happen when the last ride stops? The answer is left up to the listener's imagination.
Verse 1:
In the shadow of the Ferris wheel, oh how it turns slow,
Two lost hearts wander, where the carnival lights glow.
Crisp autumn air whispers tales of what used to be,
Cotton candy and laughter, they dance eerily.
Chorus:
Waltzing through the memories, ghosts of smiles in disguise,
With every painted face and candy shell, a truth that never lies.
The calliope plays softly, like a tear in the night,
As our steps slow, destined to lose sight.
Verse 2:
The carousel spins, horses trapped in their flight,
Just like us trapped here, under neon’s biting light.
We share a glance, a moment lost in the sound,
A heart that beats between us, slowly breaking down.
Chorus:
Waltzing through the memories, ghosts of smiles in disguise,
With every painted face and candy shell, a truth that never lies.
The calliope plays softly, like a tear in the night,
As our steps slow, destined to lose sight.
Bridge:
The ticket booth is empty, the shows all put away,
We’re just two shadows drifting as the colors fade to gray.
The echoes of the laughter linger in the breeze,
A carnival of heartache, a symphony of unease.
Verse 3:
We take the last ride, the haunted house of dreams,
Where whispers turn to silence, unraveling at the seams.
Hands brush together—oh, what fleeting spark,
In the land of wonder, will we embrace the dark?
Chorus:
Waltzing through the memories, ghosts of smiles in disguise,
With every painted face and candy shell, a truth that never lies.
The calliope plays softly, like a tear in the night,
As our steps slow, destined to lose sight.
Outro:
And as the night closes in, with the moon just out of reach,
We step into the shadows, where silence has its speech.
What lies ahead, my dear, only time will reveal,
The carnival of moments, the heart that starts to heal.
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waltzy song taking place at a carnival late at night. two people in dispondent relationship walking and getting ready to leave. needs to be abstract and leave open to interpretation what happens at the end of the evening
tom waits