Carnival of Control

The lights are low,

the speakers hum

You hear the call,

but can’t outrun

A painted smile, a velvet grin

You know the rules before you begin

The floor is shining under your feet

You taste the sugar,

feel the teeth You came for love,

you came for more But every prize is chained to the floor

You know it’s almost like a carnival The way you follow me

around Spinning in circles on a carousel Till your feet don’t touch

the ground You hear the laughter,

hear the bells But nobody can break the spell If you want

the pain you gotta

play the game

Down at my carnival!

(hahaha) The only thing your gambling is your soul The prizes are

my mind, my body,

heart and soul And if you win I’ll be yours to hold

You’ll get to have me

Love me, never leave me

round and round we go Till the music starts to slow

You remind me of a rabbit chasing carrots,

Down the rabbit hole You keep reaching for the prize,

while I’m taking back control

down at my carnival!

But if you want the pain you gotta play the game Step

right up, don’t be afraid Every promise is a game I made

Pick a number, take your chance Lose yourself inside the dance red

lights flashing, curtains fall,

Can you hear me through it all?

You thought you came to set me free

But now you’re trapped inside of me

Down at my carnival!

The only thing your gambling is your soul The prizes are my

mind, body, heart and soul

If you win then I’ll be yours to hold You’ll get

to have me. round and round we go Till the music starts

to slow Down at

my carnival...

Hear the bells and watch them call you can run,

but you can’t hide— there’s nowhere left to go tonight.

Round and round the carousel If you want the pain you gotta

play the game

Down at my carnival...

Welcome... to... my... carnival...