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I grew up with Bozo making me laugh
He made me decide I’d wanna do that
Followed his footsteps no matter how large
Drove off to school in a miniature car

Spent everyday with latex balloons
Studied my craft night, morning, and noon
Thrived off of smiles, giggles and cheers
Now Stephen King’s filled the people with fear

They claimed that he was a good writer
So why did It become a spider


Because of It
I’m constantly struggling to defend what I have done
Because of It
The children who used to laugh at me now scream and run
Because of It
I’m doomed to a life full of sorrow now that my job isn’t fun
Because of It

Every weekend I’d be booked up
At birthdays, bar mitzvahs, even the World Cup
At Superbowl parties I’d raise the morale
Although their home team can’t score a touchdown

I’d surprise them with water out of a flower
Or an endless rainbow from out of my mouth
Recently my occupation’s no more
Pennywise has made clowns a thing to abhor

Because of It
They’re clearancing red balloons, red noses, bike horns, and giant shoes
Because of It
They’re canceling parties and fairs all with the same excuse
Because of It
Instead of them singing my praises, I’m stuck singing the blues
Because of It

Why, oh why
Must I alter my life
‘Cause a couple bad apples
Went and filled them with fright

Why, oh why
Must I start over now
All because of an author
And his fictional clown

Please dear God
Let the fad of fear fade
Just like Jaws and the beaches
Or snakes on a plane

Help me Lord
Figure out what to do
All I’ve got is a closet
Full of clown clothes and shoes

Because of It
Princesses have overtaken the private party scene
Because of It
Bozo’s gone missing, nobody knows where he could be
Because of It
Each time I put on a smile the kids all flee and scream
Because of It
Every gimmick I do is globally labeled obscene

Because of It
Barnum and Bailey have added a warning to every show
Because of It
The Ringling Brothers have retired their face paint and rubber nose
Because of It
Cities are filling their sewers with concrete to keep him out
Because of It
Now the road’s flooded all due to their fear of clowns
Because of It
I’m endlessly trying to find out where I belong
Because of It
I’m stuck on this album singing a stupid doo-wop song
Because of It
Death and public speaking are no longer the world’s biggest fears
Because of It
Spiders and clowns are much scarier when they appear
Because of It

If Stephen King’s such a good writer
Then why did It become a spider

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from 'Tis the Spooky Season, Vol. 2, released October 21, 2022
Lyrics by Carlos Morales & Alex Dominish
Music by Alex Dominish & Carlos Morales

Personnel:
Alex Dominish - lead vocals, guitars, bass, piano, organ, percussion, drum set
Carlos Morales - backing vocals
Jeremy Brown - backing vocals
Zach Perko - backing vocals

Screams generously donated by:
Jeremy Brown, Kayleigh Dominish, Janie Johnson, Carlos Morales, & Savannah Wilson

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