One Smile Away From a Tear

© 2011 Mark Cote

When in this circus
play the clown
but this clown is frowning
frowning underground

I close my eyes
eyes to my soul
for the only one they know
is the one that shows
the one that's painted on

(chorus) one smile
                  one smile away from a tear
                  one Van gogh minus one ear
                  one smile away from a tear
                  you can find me
                  you can find me here

performing in circles
they don't care
the hyena is laughing
laughing at you
trying to break you
trying to break you down

(chorus)