Magical Lasso
Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics


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BACKSTAGE
(BUQUET mysteriously appears, a length of fabric
serving as a cloak, and a piece of rope as the Punjab
lasso. He is showing off to the BALLET GIRLS)
BUQUET
Like yellow parchment
is his skin . . .
a great black hole served as the
nose that never grew . . .
(Demonstrating his method of self-defence against the
Punjab lasso, he inserts his hand between his neck and
the noose, and then pulls the rope taut. With a mixture of
horror and delight, the BALLET GIRLS applaud this
demonstration)
(explaining to them)
You must be always
on your guard,
or he will catch you with his
magical lasso!
(A trap opens up centre stage casting a shadow of the
PHANTOM as he emerges. The GIRLS, linking hands,
run off terrified. The PHANTOM, leading CHRISTINE,
fixes his stare on BUQUET. Sweeping his cape around
CHRISTINE, he exits with her But before they go GIRY
has entered, observing. She turns on BUQUET)
GIRY
Those who speak
of what they know
find, too late, that prudent
silence is wise.
Joseph Buquet,
hold your tongue




he will burn you with the
heat of his eyes . .

Overall Meaning

The song "Magical Lasso" by Andrew Lloyd Webber is a song that highlights the fear and power of the Phantom of the Opera. The song is set back stage, and Joseph Buquet is showing off to the ballet girls his skill in defending himself against the Phantom's magical lasso. The Phantom of the Opera is seen as someone truly menacing and malevolent, with a black hole as his nose, and yellow parchment-like skin. Buquet warns the ballet girls to be always "on guard" against the Phantom's magical lasso, which is something that can catch people off-guard and take them into the depths of the unknown.


Giry, who has been observing, warns Buquet that he should not speak of the Phantom as it might lead him to great trouble. She tells him that those who speak of what they know may regret it later and that it is better to be silent. This song highlights the power of the Phantom and how he controls everything that happens in the Opera House, and no one can defy him. The Phantom's magical lasso is a metaphor for his power to control things and people. The song ends with Giry warning Buquet that he will get burned by the heat of Phantom's eyes if he makes any further remarks.


Line by Line Meaning

Like yellow parchment is his skin...
Buquet describes the Phantom's skin as yellow parchment, implying that he looks withered and aged.


A great black hole served as the nose that never grew...
Buquet explains that the Phantom has a large hole where a nose should be, emphasizing the Phantom's disfigurement.


You must be always on your guard, or he will catch you with his magical lasso!
Buquet warns the ballet girls to be cautious of the Phantom's tricks and powers, suggesting that he has a magical weapon (the lasso) that can capture them.


Those who speak of what they know find, too late, that prudent silence is wise.
Giry advises Buquet to keep quiet about the Phantom's secrets, implying that he might face consequences if he doesn't.


Joseph Buquet, hold your tongue; he will burn you with the heat of his eyes.
Giry threatens Buquet not to divulge any information about the Phantom or else he will suffer the consequences from the Phantom's wrath.




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