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And Then There Were None
Duncan Sheik & Steven Sater Lyrics
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Dear Herr Stiefel...Moritz, I've spent the entire day thinking about your note. Truly, it touched me, it did, that you'd think of me as a friend. Of course, I was saddened to hear that your exams came off rather less well than you'd hoped and that you will not be promoted come fall. And yet, I must say straightaway, that fleeing to America is hardly the solution. And even if it were, I cannot provide the money you request...
Moritz
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh, well, fine
Not like it's even worth the time
But still, you know, you wanted more
Sorry, it won't change—been there before
Frau Gabor
You would do me wrong, Herr Stiefel, to read into my refusal any lack of affection. On the contrary, as Melchior's mother, I truly believe it to be my duty to curb this momentary loss of...
Moritz
The thing that sucks—okay?—for me
A thousand bucks, I'm like, scot-free
And I mean, please...that's all I need
Get real, Jose—by now you know the score
Frau Gabor
Should you like, I am ready to write to your parents. I will try to convince them that no one could have worked harder last semester, and also that too rigorous a condemnation of your current misfortune could have the gravest possible effect on...
Moritz
You wanna laugh, it's too absurd
You start to ask, can't hear a word
You're gonna crash and burn
Right, tell me more
Frau Gabor
Still, Herr Stiefel, one thing in your letter disturbed me. Your—what shall we call it?—veiled threat that should escape not be possible, you would take your own life...
Moritz
Okay so, now we do the play
Act like we so care—no way
You'll write my folks? Well, okay
Babe, that's how it goes
Frau Gabor
My dear boy, the world is filled with men—businessmen, scientists, scholars even—who have done rather poorly in school, and yet gone on to brilliant careers. Consider, for example, our friend, Leopold...
Moritz
They'll freak, or won't—you toe the line
You tell your soul, "Just kill some time"
Will it quit? It will until they don't
They're not my home, not anymore
Not like they so were before
Still, I'll split, and they'll, like
Well, who knows? Who knows? Who knows?
Frau Gabor
In any case, I assure you that your present misfortune will have no effect on my feelings for you, or on your relationship with Melchior...
Moritz & Hanschen
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh, well, fine
Not like it's even worth the time
But still, you know, you wanted more
Hanschen
Okay, so nothing's changed...
Moritz
...heard that before
Moritz & Otto
You wanna laugh, it's too absurd
You start to ask, can't hear a word
Otto
You wanna crash and burn...
Moritz
...right, tell me more
Moritz & Ernst
You start to cave, you start to cry
You try to run, nowhere to hide
Georg
You want to crumble up and close that door
Frau Gabor
So, head high, Herr Stiefel. And do let me hear from you soon. In the meantime, I am unchangingly and most fondly yours, Fanny Gabor.
Moritz
Just fuck it—right? Enough, that's it
You'll still go on—well, for a bit
Another day of utter shit—
And then there were none
Boys
And then there were none...
And then there were none...
And then there were none...
The song "And Then There Were None" from the musical Spring Awakening is a conversation between Moritz and Frau Gabor. Moritz asks Frau Gabor for money to escape to America since he did not do well in his exams and will not be promoted in the fall, but Frau Gabor refuses. She offers to write to his parents, but Moritz is dismissive and sarcastic about it. The song reveals the frustration and hopelessness that Moritz feels as he struggles with academic pressure and his place in society. He feels trapped and unsupported, and even considers suicide as an option. Meanwhile, Frau Gabor tries to offer practical solutions but fails to understand Moritz's emotional state.
The lyrics of the song highlight the communication gap between the younger and older generations, as well as the difficulty of addressing mental health issues in a culture that values success and conformity. The use of different voices and tones creates a sense of tension and irony. Moritz's cynical and defiant tone contrasts with Frau Gabor's well-intentioned but patronizing comments. The repetition of "uh-huh, well, fine" and "you wanna laugh, it's too absurd" emphasizes the sense of disconnection and disillusionment that Moritz and his peers feel in a world that does not accept their desires and dreams. The song ends with the chorus singing "And then there were none", suggesting the despair and isolation that the characters experience and foreshadowing the tragic events that follow.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh, well, fine
Not really interested in what you're saying
Not like it's even worth the time
I don't care about your response
But still, you know, you wanted more
You expected a reply, so here it is
You would do me wrong, Herr Stiefel, to read into my refusal any lack of affection.
Please don't think I don't like you because I said no
Sorry, it won't change—been there before
I've already tried what you want me to do, and it didn't work
The thing that sucks—okay?—for me
I'm not happy about this situation
A thousand bucks, I'm like, scot-free
All my problems would be solved if I had enough money
And I mean, please...that's all I need
I'm not asking for much, just a little help
Get real, Jose—by now you know the score
You should know by now that life isn't that easy
Should you like, I am ready to write to your parents.
I'm willing to help you out in any way I can
I will try to convince them that no one could have worked harder last semester, and also that too rigorous a condemnation of your current misfortune could have the gravest possible effect on...
I'll write to your parents and explain your situation so they don't punish you too harshly
You wanna laugh, it's too absurd
This is ridiculous
You start to ask, can't hear a word
I'm not paying attention to what you're saying
You're gonna crash and burn
You're going to fail
Right, tell me more
I don't believe you
Still, Herr Stiefel, one thing in your letter disturbed me. Your—what shall we call it?—veiled threat that should escape not be possible, you would take your own life...
I'm worried that you might hurt yourself if things don't go your way
Okay so, now we do the play
Let's pretend we're friends
Act like we so care—no way
We don't really care
You'll write my folks? Well, okay
If you think it will help, go ahead and write to them
Babe, that's how it goes
That's just the way life is
My dear boy, the world is filled with men—businessmen, scientists, scholars even—who have done rather poorly in school, and yet gone on to brilliant careers. Consider, for example, our friend, Leopold...
Not doing well in school doesn't mean you won't be successful later in life
They'll freak, or won't—you toe the line
My parents will be upset, but I'll do what they want
You tell your soul, "Just kill some time"
I'll try to pass the time until things get better
Will it quit? It will until they don't
I'll keep telling myself that things will get better, even if I don't believe it
They're not my home, not anymore
I don't feel like I belong at home
Not like they so were before
Things have changed from how they used to be
Still, I'll split, and they'll, like
I'll leave home and they'll be upset
Well, who knows? Who knows? Who knows?
I don't know what will happen
You start to cave, you start to cry
I'm starting to feel overwhelmed
You try to run, nowhere to hide
I don't know what to do
You want to crumble up and close that door
I want to give up and shut myself off from the world
So, head high, Herr Stiefel. And do let me hear from you soon. In the meantime, I am unchangingly and most fondly yours, Fanny Gabor.
Stay strong, and let me know how you're doing. I still care about you
Just fuck it—right? Enough, that's it
I'm fed up, I don't want to deal with this anymore
You'll still go on—well, for a bit
I'll keep going, but I don't know for how much longer
Another day of utter shit
Another terrible day
And then there were none
I don't know what the future holds
And then there were none...
Things seem hopeless
Contributed by Aaron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.