Masquerade
C. Hart y R. Stilgoe & A. Lloyd Webber Lyrics

Masquerade, paper faces on parade
The world is filled with people who hide their true selves behind masks

Masquerade, hide your face so the world will never find you
Keep your true identity hidden, so others will never see the real you

Masquerade, every face a different shade
Each person's mask is unique, representing their individual personas

Masquerade, look around, there's another mask behind you
No matter where you turn, you'll find that everyone is wearing a mask

Flash of mauve, splash of puce
A sudden burst of purplish-pink, a small amount of dark reddish-brown

Fool and king, ghoul and goose
Both foolish and powerful individuals, as well as creepy and ridiculous ones

Green and black, queen and priest
Various colors representing different roles, such as a queen and a priest

Trace of rouge, face of beast, faces
A hint of red blush, an appearance of a monstrous creature

Take your turn, take a ride
It's your chance, hop on and join the unpredictable journey

On the merry-go-round in an inhuman race
Engaging in a nonstop, relentless competition

Thigh of blue, true is false
A blue-colored leg, where what appears to be true is actually deceitful

Who is who
It's hard to distinguish between people's true identities

Curl of lip, swirl of gown
The way one's lips curl, the elegant movement of a gown

Ace of hearts, face of clown, faces
Both a highly desired person and a comical character, all behind masks

Drink it in, drink it up 'til you've drowned
Indulge in the spectacle until you're completely overwhelmed

In the light, in the sound
Within the brightness and the noise

But who can name the face?
No one can truly identify the real person behind the mask

Masquerade, grinning yellows, spinning reds
People wearing masks with yellow, joyful expressions and red, vibrant ones

Masquerade, take your fill, let the spectacle astound you
Fully embrace the grandeur and let the spectacle amaze you

Masquerade, burning glances, turning heads
Eyes filled with desire and admiration, attracting attention

Masquerade, stop and stare at the sea of smiles around you
Pause and gaze at the countless happy faces surrounding you

Masquerade, seething shadows breathing lies
Hidden figures spreading deceitful falsehoods

Masquerade, you can fool any friend who ever knew you
With your mask on, you can deceive even your closest acquaintances

Masquerade, leering satyrs, peering eyes
Grimacing mythological creatures, and curious, watchful gazes

Masquerade, run and hide, but a face will still pursue you
Try to escape and conceal yourself, but someone will always chase after you

What a night, what a crowd
Such an extraordinary night, with a large gathering of people

Makes you glad
It brings you joy

Makes you proud
It fills you with a sense of pride

All the crème, de la crème
Only the very best of the best

Watching us, watching them
As we observe others, they are simultaneously observing us

And all our fears are in the past
Our anxieties and worries belong to a bygone era

Three months of relief
A period of three months experiencing relief

Of delight, of elysian peace
Filled with joy and heavenly tranquility

And we can breathe at last
Finally, we can take a breath

No more notes, no more ghost
No more messages or supernatural apparitions

Here's a health, here's a toast
Let's raise our glasses and make a celebratory cheer

To a prosperous year, to the new chandelier
Wishing success for the upcoming year, and to the new grand light fixture

And may our splendor never fade (what a joy) (what a change)
May our magnificent display of wealth and brilliance never diminish, bringing immense delight and transformation

What a blessed release
Such a blissful liberation

And what a masquerade
What an extravagant charade

Think of it, a secret engagement
Consider this, a concealed romantic commitment

Look, your future bride, just think of it
Look, the person you will soon marry, imagine it

But why is it secret? What have we to hide?
Why must it be kept hidden? What is there for us to conceal?

Please, let's not fight (Christine, you're free)
Please, let's not argue (Christine, you have the freedom to choose)

Wait 'til the time is right (when will that be?)
Wait until the opportune moment arrives (when will that be?)

It's an engagement, not a crime
It's a promise to marry, not a wrongdoing

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

Let's not argue (let's not argue)
We shouldn't quarrel (we shouldn't quarrel)

Please pretend (I can only hope)
Please act as if (I can only hope)

You will understand in time (I'll understand in time)
Eventually, you will comprehend (I will comprehend in due course)

Why so silent, good Messieurs?
Why are you all so quiet, gentlemen?

Did you think that I had left you for good?
Did you believe that I had permanently abandoned you?

Have you missed me, good Messieurs?
Have you longed for my presence, gentlemen?

I have written you an opera
I have composed an opera specifically for you

Here, I bring the finished score
Look, I have the completed musical manuscript

Don Juan triumphant
A successful adaptation of the story of Don Juan

I advise you to comply
I suggest that you follow my instructions

My instructions should be clear
My guidance ought to be straightforward

Remember, there are worse things than a shattered chandelier
Keep in mind, there are more severe consequences than a broken chandelier

Your chains are still mine, you will sing for me
You are still bound to me, and you will perform for me