The lyrics tell the story of Ivy, a contortionist clown from a circus family. She was homeschooled by her parents and excelled in her studies, becoming the top student. Her life took a turn when she started school and experienced bullying. She then discovered a talent competition and decided to audition, showcasing her contortionism skills. This led to a confrontation with a local social media influencer, Tristan, and their subsequent rivalry.
Ivy and Tristan eventually became friends and fell in love. However, Tristan's stepmom, a lawyer, sued Ivy's parents for damages after she was unable to afford her lawsuit. Ivy's parents lost the lawsuit, forcing them to sell their circus. Ivy, desperate to bring the circus back, decided to join the talent competition as a way to earn money.
During the competition, Ivy twisted her ankle and lost to a musician. She was devastated but was later comforted by her parents. Tristan and Ivy's relationship was tested when Tristan's stepmom threatened Ivy. However, Tristan supported Ivy, and they decided to file a complaint against Tristan's stepmom.
The police were able to gather evidence against Tristan's stepmom, leading to her arrest. Ivy's parents won a large compensation from the court and used the money to rebuild the circus. Ivy and Tristan were happily reunited, and the story ends with Ivy's heart aching as she watches a magician steal the show.
1. The protagonist, Ivy, is from Maine and was born to parents who owned a circus.
2. Ivy's parents homeschooled her and her twin brother, and they often competed to see who got the best test score.
3. Ivy's heart truly belonged to the circus, and when she turned eight, her father told her she could finally join him on the team.
4. Ivy decided to become a contortionist clown after a fire at the circus, and she became the circus's star performer.
5. When Ivy turned 15, the circus was destroyed in a fire, and her parents lost a lawsuit against the circus.
6. Ivy's parents had to work and didn't have time to homeschool her anymore after the fire.
7. Ivy was a misfit in school, and she was the top student in no time.
8. Ivy's parents were always short on cash, so during the 11th grade summer break, Ivy and her brother picked up part-time jobs at a hotel.
9. Ivy saw a poster in the hotel lobby asking for auditions for a talent competition.
10. Ivy did a killer backflip in a split during the audition, which impressed the judges.
11. Ivy's brother and she got fired from their jobs after a fight with a man at the hotel.
12. Ivy's life changed when she became a public figure due to a video of her pushing a rich guy outside a hotel.
13. Ivy's social media influencer ex, Tristan, followed her everywhere and asked her out every day.
14. Ivy and Tristan went on multiple dates, and he asked her out officially.
15. Ivy's family attended Tristan's birthday party, where she met Tristan's mother, who revealed that she sued Ivy's parents and ruined their circus.
16. Ivy's parents won a large compensation from the court and used it to build the circus again.
17. Ivy and Tristan confessed their love for each other on a bridge.
18. Ivy's stepmother tried to ruin everything she had built, but Tristan protected her.
19. Ivy's stepmother was arrested, and Ivy's parents' circus is now bigger and better than ever.
20. Ivy was supposed to be the star of the show, but a magician with incredible card tricks has stolen the spotlight.