Iron Maiden - Tears Of A Clown Lyrics






All alone in a crowded room
He tries to force a smile
The smile it beamed or so it seemed

But never reached the eyes, disguise
Masquerading as the funny man do they despise

The false smile maketh of the man
Glass empty or half full
Try to make some sense or sorrows drown

All looks well on the outside
Underneath the solemn truth
There's something that inside has died

Tomorrow comes tomorrow goes
But the cloud remains the same
Wonder why he's feeling down
Tears of a clown

Maybe it's all just for the best
Lay his weary head to rest
Was forever feeling drowned
Tears of a clown

Who motivates the motivator
Facade it has to go
He knows it sooner or later
Smile for cameras all OK
But tomorrow is another day he must get through

He had a longer way to run
Or so the story goes
Life full of fun where did it go

We saw the sadness in his eyes
It came as no surprise
And now of course we'll never know

Tomorrow comes tomorrow goes
But the cloud remains the same
Wonder why he's feeling down
Tears of a clown

Maybe it's all just for the best
Lay his weary head to rest
Was forever feeling drowned
Tears of a clown

Tomorrow comes tomorrow goes
But the cloud remains the same
Wonder why he's feeling down
Tears of a clown

Maybe it's all just for the best
Lay his weary head to rest
Was forever feeling down
Tears of a clown

Tears of a clown...





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  1. D.... s....

    This Song Remember Me when i was fight with lynphoma non hodking when i had 20 years old . Now i m 40 . Thank u iron maiden

  2. o.... h....

    nano nano mork

  3. d.... S....

    Clowns originated from the sacred clown and to understand this song fully you must be one

  4. B.... G....

    Robin Williams rest in peace. You bought so much humour to peoples lives. Much loved and much missed.

  5. J.... W....

    This would have been a perfect track for the Joker movie.

  6. P.... D....

    Check out doomsdaystodayrecords.bandcamp.com

  7. C.... D....

    2:29 vocal range.

  8. J.... G....

    I was shocked to hear that THIS song was about Robin Williams. I am assuming that it REALLY was written about him. I do wonder IF possibly a member of Maiden actually met Robin Williams. Anyhow, it was a shock that someone like Robin was actually depressed. I had assumed that he was pretty damned "upbeat". I guess some people put on a "happy exterior" BUT are REALLY very depressed. THIS makes me think back to a one time co-worker that used to make people laugh, but, sometimes she would say things that seemed odd at the time but MAYBE were actually things that she had experienced that were sad. At the time I was young and didn't "get" her references to some quite "horrible" things that her husband may have put her through. I can't say that I could have helped her at the time since I didn't "get" any of her words until much later. I ended up working with her years later, and she was just nasty towards me then. I could NOT appoligize or anything then, it would have been weird to try and think back to 6 years or a bit more to even attempt to say anything about anything I might have said. I knew she was sad, BUT, I could NOT ever even begin to know the "right" thing to say.

    Sorry, IF my words sound like nonsense, I've been up a long time here on Youtube.

  9. T.... S....

    😭👍

  10. f.... n....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDqSo9GMdFU One of Robin's. Rest in peace Robin, rest in peace Robert Nuss.

  11. J.... D....

    A wonderful tribute to Robin Williams. We now know, of course, a little - a very little - of the brain degeneration Mr Williams was suffering, and the public statement that Mr Williams linked this to his decision.

    But now we'll, in truth, never know.

    What we know is that Steve Harris has surpassed his exceptional self to write a song about the dark, tortured genius that was Robin Williams.

    Whether it reflects his own inner pain, or the pain of those he's known is unclear, but it wouldn't surprise me. The stereotype of the tortured genius holds true precisely because it's so often true.

  12. c.... p....

    This hit home being a suicide survivor and I adore robin Williams I grew up on him, who didn't he was the the funniest man in the world and i fill he deserves every bit of this song they made! \,,/

  13. T.... ....

    wow danielle you look hot, thanks for the song.

  14. P.... C....

    This album fucking sucked!!

  15. K.... B....

    Shaz-bot. Na-nu na-nu. R.I.P., Bon Scott

  16. T.... D....

    UP THE IRONS!!!

  17. P.... D....

    Robin Williams killed himself because of his bitch wife! Never get married guys! Go MGTOW!
    #MGTOW

  18. M.... C....

    He made us laugh and we never saw his pain. He held it back and was tormented. Such a sad ending to a brilliant person. Will never see anyone as talented as Robin, never.

  19. �.... �....

    Omg Andian. What a solo....

  20. J.... a....

    R.I.P Robbie Williams :(

  21. M.... ....

    Easily Maiden's darkest song to date. But damn is it a great tribute to a great man who made so many laugh so many times over. Rest in Peace Robin Williams, still miss you after 4 years today.

  22. E.... L....

    This album is really awesome, the best i've heard since dance of death

  23. S.... ....

    Thank you, Robin

  24. M.... ....

    I think this one would have fit Blaze Bayley better than Bruce

  25. G.... E....

    This whole album Is alot about death. Like this talks about Robin Williams' death as you already know, Empire Of Clouds talks about The tragedy of R101 and so on... But thats what maiden Is all about; Albums with a subject. Iron Maiden Is just like school... But... You know... More interesting

  26. g.... ....

    Just listening to the lyrics I knew it was about depression and then where I found out it was about Robin Williams it made sense

  27. D.... W....

    "But tomorrow is another day he must get through" reduced me to tears the first few times I listened to this track. You can tell that Steve has been there at some point (Suspect around the X Factor era circa 1995)
    RIP Robin Williams. Never Forgotten.

  28. a.... ....

    This would fit in perfectly with The Greatest Showman.

  29. S.... 1....

    cade os br

    S.... 1....

    SGPlays 1 scream for me Brazilll!!! Eh nois. Tmj

  30. l.... g....

    the only good thing about this is the solo, and im a big maiden fan ,just not a fanboy like 99% percent of maiden fans

    l.... g....

    I find that the lyrics are deep and meaningful considering that it's a tribute to Robin Williams.

  31. M.... ....

    I have a feeling this will be the last song I listen too.

    M.... ....

    TheHeavyMetalGamer91 why

    M.... ....

    Cause my life is total bullshit. And this song is describing me fucking perfectly.

    M.... ....

    MattTravis hey man you still kicking?

  32. J.... :....

    That's what i call poetry!

  33. J.... M....

    It's been 3 years now....and I still miss him badly. 😭

  34. J.... P....

    This is one good fucking song!

  35. E.... A....

    It sounds as a lazy song, but I love it!

  36. G.... A....

    Up The Irons From Greece.

    G.... A....

    Up the irons from turkey 🤘

  37. J.... G....

    Who the fuck dislike this song?

    J.... G....

    People who miss Robin Williams?

  38. d.... o....

    Song gives me goosebumps holding back tears every time

  39. M.... M....

    R.I.P. Robin Williams, Peter Banning, Alan Parrish...

  40. F.... M....

    the Best song

  41. M.... J....

    Good work!

    No words can describe how beautiful and how sad this song is!

  42. O.... 1....

    Most bands fade away after 40+ years aroud...Not Maiden...Fuckin Legends!!!

  43. A.... N....

    bruh I heard my first iron maiden song when I was 6 ever since I've been addicted to all things rock and roll and metal

  44. A.... B....

    long live EDDIE

  45. D.... v....

    The solo reminds me the Mr. Crowley solo.

  46. O.... M....

    This song is soooooooo good

  47. T.... ....

    rip robin Williams

  48. p.... ....

    one of the later greaters damn

  49. M.... D....

    ❤️️ this Track ❤️️ Hugs from Manchester U.K. \m/0\m/

  50. C.... A....

    Srceeeeammmm for meeeee

  51. D.... J....

    Up the irons!!!

  52. w.... ....

    This fucking rocks!

  53. E.... L....

    Do you have facebook

    E.... L....

    Smooth.

  54. E.... L....

    Perfect song... Up the iron

  55. K.... H....

    Still can't get enough of this album! Great song!

  56. S.... L....

    METAL!!!!!!!!!!!!

  57. R.... T....

    I relate to this song in many ways...

    R.... T....

    Hang in there

  58. H.... D....

    These lyrics are brilliant and also depressing, but the song is great. 11 Days to Donington! \m/

  59. V.... S....

    Up The Irons!!!

    V.... S....

    Yessss!!!

    V.... S....

    Yeahh!!!!

    V.... S....

    Iron Maiden666 I've seen your comments so many times

  60. J.... S....

    UP THE IRONS \w/

  61. D.... N....

    6 people are deaf

    D.... N....

    Yeah, they certainly are! Or they are just fucking retarded. Up the irons \m/

    D.... N....

    make that 8.

    D.... N....

    Danielle Lovesmetal I'd say both

  62. m.... a....

    solo's nice

  63. m.... a....

    the riff is weak

    m.... a....

    Not at all!

  64. C.... R....

    Had no idea this was a tribute to Robin Williams. Now I like this song even more!

    C.... R....

    I went to the concert that's what bruise said

    C.... R....

    bruise xD?

  65. R.... N....

    great vid!! thanks for the upload of this great song!

    R.... N....

    Thanks! \m/

  66. J.... A....

    For Iron Maiden.. Lame

    J.... A....

    Dude... how? how can you say that?

    J.... A....

    Easily... Love Maiden, Hate this song

    J.... A....

    Well I may be biased as I was a huge fan of Robin Williams', whom this song is about, but while this song's riff isn't as strong as other Maiden songs, I feel the impressive writing and pretty decent solo more than make up for it.

  67. H.... T....

    muito show fortaleza tremeu

  68. K.... R....

    Esse novo álbum surpreendeu! Muito bom!

  69. L.... Z....

    What a great song and riff!!!!!

  70. s.... ....

    Thank You Danielle! Rock On! \m/!

    s.... ....

    Thanks for watching!

  71. K.... F....

    This is just dark and very personal. I wonder if Steve Harris had moments like this. This track sounds like the pain of everybody who did some kind of performance to bury their dark side. In my case, I did manual labor and elder care to hide my true doubtful nature.

    K.... F....

    Dickinson wrote the lyrics.

    K.... F....

    No, it is credited as Smith/Harris. Dickinson also says in various interviews that it was written by Steve Harris.

    K.... F....

    Steve Harris wrote the lyrics.

    K.... F....

    It's a shame Harris's bass is inaudible under the 3 guitars.

    K.... F....

    kalidesu you have really bad hearing then, even me with damaged hearing can spot the bass line

  72. A.... K....

    Ok my mate told me to look this song up...not a metal fan but yeh I can roll wit it.

  73. r.... ....

    thank you Danielle! your face is as beautiful as your taste in music! ;)

    r.... ....

    Thank you!

  74. j.... s....

    Beautiful solo -- perfect for the song.

  75. L.... ....

    Thanks! ^_^

    L.... ....

    yass leon

  76. v.... ....

    #sergey popov and another

  77. B.... M....

    Not one of their best albums, but I think it's one of their best written albums

  78. K.... C....

    Keep up with these awesome videos.. I love Iron Maiden and many metal bands ( some of them underground)... I bought the book of souls when it came out and it is worth to buy absolutely \m/

    K.... C....

    Yes, it's a great album! Thanks for your comment :D

  79. R.... 2....

    favorite iorn maddien albums
    1. the number of the beast
    2. seventh sun of a seventh sun
    3. powerslave
    4. piece of mind
    5. the book of souls
    6. brave new world
    7. somewhere in time
    8. no prayer for the dying
    9. fear of the dark
    10. dance of death
    11. rainmaker
    12. a matter of life and death
    13. the final fronter
    14. killers
    15. self tilted
    16. the x factor
    17. virtual xi

    for me number 1 to number 6 are pretty much a tie in every way there flawless albums in every single way

    iorn maddien is my 4th favorite metal band of all time

    R.... 2....

    +music and video game obsessed dude My list would be like this:
    1. The Number of the Beast (There isn't really a bad song on that album, though I don't enjoy 22 Acacia Avenue or Gangland as much as everything else. The Prisoner is probably my favourite song, followed closely by Hallowed Be Thy Name)
    2. Powerslave (They have the two singles, Aces High, and 2 Minutes to Midnight, supported by Powerslave, Flash of the Blade, and Rime of the Ancient Mariner are what makes this album great)
    3. Iron Maiden (Sanctuary, Remember Tomorrow, Running Free, and Phantom of the Opera make this album)
    4. Piece of Mind (The Trooper, Flight of Icarus, and Die with Your Boots On [however the cover on this song by Sonata Arctica is far more moving])
    5. Somewhere in Time (Stranger in a Strange Land, Wasted Years, and Heaven Can Wait)
    6. Fear of the Dark (Fear of the Dark, Be Quick or Be Dead, From Here to Eternity, Wasting Love, Afraid to Shoot Strangers, Judas Be My Guide, and Weekend Warrior. Even though I enjoy the more of this album then I do the ones above it in the list, I find that the songs I listed on Powerslave, Iron Maiden, Piece of Mind, and Somewhere in Time are just better songs)
    7. Brave New World (The singles the Wicker Man, and Out of the Silent Planet, plus Brave New World, Blood Brothers, and the Thin Line Between Love and Hate and what make this album shine)
    8. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son ( Can I Play With Madness, the Evil That Men Do, the Clairvoyant, and Only the Good Die Young)
    9. Killers (Ides of March, and Purgatory are what do it for me on this album)
    10. Dance of Death
    11. No Prayer for the Dying
    12. Virtual XI
    13. The X Factor
    Haven't heard enough of A Matter of Life, the Final Frontier, and the Book of Souls, to work out how much I like them yet.

    R.... 2....

    somewhere in time

    becouse ALL songs are great

    R.... 2....

    Powerslave is my favourite

  80. A.... A....

    can you give me your number phone???

    A.... A....

    +Danielle Lovesmetal hahaha! I wonder if he actually thought that there was any chance that you would :D

  81. S.... 4....

    one of maidens best albums:)

    S.... 4....

    Really......aren't they all one of maidens best albums?......even the worst one

    S.... 4....

    @strtngfrsh fuck off bitch.

  82. R.... J....

    R.I.P Robin Williams :(

  83. T.... ....

    hey beautiful...thanx for the upload.....UP THE IRONS from Texas.

    T.... ....

    Thanks!

  84. D.... L....

    enjoy!!!

    D.... L....

    @Danielle Lovesmetal  .. That's OK. :)

    D.... L....

    @kanaziras .. LOL

    D.... L....

    I'll certainly enjoy.... up the irons❤️❤️❤️❤️ my favourite band of all time

    D.... L....

    Danielle Lovesmetal UP THE IRONS!

    D.... L....

    @Danielle Lovesmetal Danielle , where you from ?