Masquerade
Andrew Lloyd Webber Gerard Butler Patrick Wilson & Emmy Rossum Lyrics

Dear Andre, what a splendid party
Andre, I must express how magnificent this gathering is

The prologue to a bright new year
This event marks the beginning of a hopeful future

Quite a night, I'm impressed
Such an extraordinary evening, I am truly amazed

Well, one does one's best
We have done everything we can to ensure a successful celebration

Here's to us
Let us raise a toast to our own achievements

The toast of all the city
We are admired and celebrated by everyone in the city

What a pity that the Phantom can't be here!
It is unfortunate that the Phantom is unable to join us

Masquerade! Paper faces on parade
This gathering is like a masquerade, where everyone hides behind paper masks

Hide your face so the world will never find you
Conceal your true identity, so you can avoid being discovered by the world

Every face a different shade
Each individual wears a mask of a different color

Look around, there's another mask behind you
Take a moment to observe, there is always another hidden mask in this masquerade

Flash of mauve
Brief glimpse of a purplish color

Splash of puce
Sudden appearance of a dark red color

Fool and king
Both those who are foolish and those who hold power

Ghoul and goose
Both terrifying creatures and innocent ones

Green and black
Various shades of green and black

Queen and priest
Both the ruler and the religious leader

Trace of rouge
Hint of red makeup

Face of beast
Appearance resembling that of a monstrous creature

Take your turn, take a ride
It's your chance, participate in the whirlwind

On the merry-go-round
Within this chaotic and never-ending cycle

In an inhuman race
In a competition that lacks humanity

Eye of gold
A gaze that possesses an aura of wealth

Thigh of blue
Leg with a bluish hue

True is false
What appears to be genuine is actually deceptive

Who is who?
It is difficult to differentiate between individuals

Curl of lip
Slight upward curve of the mouth

Swirl of gown
Elegant movement of a dress

Ace of hearts
Symbol of love and passion

Face of clown
Countenance resembling that of a comedic performer

Drink it in, drink it up
Absorb and enjoy this experience to the fullest

'Till you've drowned
Until you are completely immersed and overwhelmed

In the light
In the spotlight and attention

In the sound
In the euphony and music

But who can name the face?
Yet, no one can truly identify the true identity behind the mask

Grinning yellows, spinning reds
Smiles that appear fake, colors that swirl unpredictably

Take your fill, let the spectacle astound you
Indulge yourself completely, let this marvelous spectacle mesmerize you

Burning glances, turning heads
Intense gazes and people who can't help but look

Stop and stare at the sea of smiles around you
Pause and gaze upon the multitude of smiling faces surrounding you

Seething shadows breathing lies
Hidden figures who exude deception and falsehood

You can fool any friend who ever knew you
You have the ability to deceive all those who were once close to you

Leering satyrs, peering eyes
Sinister and lustful creatures, predatory gazes

Run and hide, but a face will still pursue you
Attempt to escape and conceal yourself, but someone will always track you down

What a night!
This evening is truly remarkable!

What a crowd!
Such a large and enthusiastic group of people!

Makes you glad
It brings joy and happiness

Makes you proud
It instills a sense of pride

All the crème
The highest class of individuals

De la crème
The most elite and refined

Watching us, watching them
They are observing us, just as we are observing them

All our fears are in the past
We have overcome all of our anxieties and worries

Three months
A duration of time

Of relief!
Of freedom from distress

Of delight!
Of great pleasure and joy

Of Elysian peace!
Of a blissful and serene tranquility

And we can breathe at last
Finally, we are able to take a breath and relax

No more notes
No longer will we receive threatening messages

No more ghosts
No more haunting spirits will torment us

Here's a health
Let us raise a toast to our well-being

Here's a toast
Here's a gesture of celebration and good wishes

To a prosperous year
In honor of a year filled with success and fortune

To our friends who are here
Cheers to all the friends who are present with us

And may our splendour never fade!
May our brilliance and magnificence always remain vibrant and enduring

What a change!
What a remarkable transformation!

What a blessed release!
What a joyful liberation!

And what a masquerade
This is truly a grand and elaborate masquerade

Think of it
Consider this

A secret engagement
A hidden commitment between two individuals

Look, your future bride
Behold, the woman you will marry

Why is it secret? What have we to hide?
Why must we keep it hidden? What do we need to conceal?

You promised me
You made a vow to me

No, Raoul, please don't, they'll see
No, Raoul, please refrain, others will become aware

Well then let them see
Well, in that case, let them be aware

It's an engagement, not a crime
It is a commitment between two individuals, not an illegal act

Christine, what are you afraid of?
Christine, what is causing you fear?

Let's not argue
We should avoid disagreement

Please pretend
I implore you to act as if

I can only hope
All I can do is wish

You will/I'll understand in time
You will/I will comprehend eventually