Carnival of Animals

Like I said, I’m trying to write some more upbeat, bouncy tunes. What could be bouncier than, um, accordion, tuba, and clarinets? This is another example of a song that wanted to do its own thing, so I didn’t fight it.

And I’m really, really happy with where it went.

I hope it’s as transformative for you as it was for me.

Lyrics:

I took a walk among the stars tonight

and found myself awash in colored light.

It felt like spirits had awakened me,

this carnival of animals had taken me.

They danced around me and they took my hand,

whispered, “close your eyes, and understand,”

and when I felt the change it startled me.

This carnival of animals is part of me.

This carnival of animals is all I see.