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Inspired by the diverse characters one might encounter at a carnival.
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About Natalie Merchant
Natalie Merchant began her recording career with 10,000 Maniacs as lead vocalist, lyricist and occasional pianist. She left the group in 1993 and released her solo debut Tigerlily in 1995, followed by Ophelia and Motherland. Her work subsequently expanded into traditional and contemporary folk on The House Carpenter's Daughter. The 2010 Nonesuch project Leave Your Sleep set American and British children's poetry to music, bringing musicians from a range of traditions into a broader ensemble setting.
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Natalie Merchant career history - Nonesuch Records 2014 announcement
Read the career section: 10,000 Maniacs roles, 1993 departure, Tigerlily/Ophelia/Motherland, independent folk work and 2010 poetry settings. Erroneous studio-album counting that includes MTV Unplugged, future release/tour plans, private life and psychological claims are omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-18
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-18. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
1995
1996
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The song was inspired by the complex emotions of jealousy in relationships.
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Natalie Merchant began her recording career with 10,000 Maniacs as lead vocalist, lyricist and occasional pianist. She left the group in 1993 and released her solo debut Tigerlily in 1995, followed by Ophelia and...
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