Discover the story of the song > Fare Thee Well, Miss Carousel – Townes Van Zandt

The song is about a man, referred to as the protagonist, who is saying goodbye to his partner, referred to as "Miss Carousel". The protagonist mentions a drunken clown who has lost his sense of humor, a blind man who thinks he understands everything, and a woman who is forced to sell her gold. He questions whether these people will be strong enough to face their challenges and whether Miss Carousel will protect them. He ultimately decides it's time to leave but promises to call out her name before he goes.