Solitary Circus brings a reflective melody to ‘Under the Big Top,’ with Madoki Yamasaki penning the lyrics. The song explores life’s constant changes, using the image of a tree growing toward the light. Together, they create a tune that feels both hopeful and grounding.
Released: March 11, 2026
Under the Big Top
Madoki Yamasaki | Solitary Circus
Under the Big Top Lyrics English Translation by Madoki Yamasaki | Solitary Circus
Madoki Yamasaki writes, ‘I’ve planted a tree, to finally see the light.’ The songwriter uses the tree as a metaphor for growth and resilience. The lyrics describe a world that keeps spinning, suggesting that even pain will heal with time.
Turn aroundTurn around.
Subete waEverything in this world,
Kawari tsuzukeruis constantly changing.
Find it rightFind the right path.
Ki o uetaI’ve planted a tree,
Hikari o miru tameto finally see the light.
Shogyou mujouAll things are fleeting,
Mawari tsuzukeruand they keep spinning ’round.
Itami sae moEven the pain,
Itsuka wa ieruwill heal someday.
Hikari wa zahyouLight’s the coordinate,
Meisou nothrough the wandering,
Bohiof a gravestone,
Mawari tsuzukeruthat keeps on spinning.
Kyuutai wa merry-go-roundThis world’s a merry-go-round.
We are living nowWe’re living now.
We are living now under the skyWe’re living now under the sky.
Under the blue Big TopUnder the blue Big Top.
We’re here to liveWe’re here to live.
We’re here to rollWe’re here to roll along.
Under the blueUnder the blue sky,
Look up the Big Toplook up at the Big Top.
We’re here to liveWe’re here to live.
We’re like a treeWe’re just like a tree.
And roots growAnd as our roots grow,
We’re here to rollwe’re here to roll along.
Keep changing to stay tunedKeep changing to stay in tune.
Under the Big Top Music Video
‘Under the Big Top’ lyrics offer a poetic reminder to embrace life’s changes. Solitary Circus crafts a melody that feels uplifting and timeless.