Meltdown
Taylor Steve Lyrics

Meltdown at Madame Tussaud's, the queen is losing face
The wax figures at Madame Tussaud's are melting and deforming, including the one of the Queen, causing a national scandal.

Meltdown at Madame Tussaud's, a national disgrace
The melting of the wax figures is causing embarrassment and shame for the country.

It's the middle of the night at the London shrine
The event is occurring during nighttime at Madame Tussaud's, a popular tourist attraction in London, England.

Could have been the janitor, could have been divine
It is uncertain what caused the wax figures to melt, it could have been a human error or a supernatural phenomenon.

Someone said the thermostat never did work
There is a theory that the high temperature that caused the melting of the wax figures was due to a broken thermostat.

Now we've got the temperature going berserk
The temperature has skyrocketed, leading to the melting of the wax figures.

Celebrities, statesmen, history's elite
Various famous historical and political figures are represented as wax figures in Madame Tussaud's exhibition.

They're dripping in the hallways, they're starting to secrete
The wax figures are melting and leaking wax all over the floor and halls of the exhibition.

They're pouring out the pores, they're shrinking on the spot
The wax figures are deforming and contracting due to the heat, leading to the wax melting out of their pores and reshaping their facial features.

Someone take a photograph, get 'em while they're hot
People are taking photos of the melting wax figures as an unusual and unique sight.

Meltdown at Madame Tussaud's, the president looks alarmed
Even the wax figure of the US president is melting and deforming, causing concern and anxiety.

Meltdown at Madame Tussaud's, a general's been disarmed
Even the wax figure of a military general has lost its shape due to the melting caused by the high temperature.

Feverish at Fleet Street, story of the year
The event is causing a stir and is the main topic of attention in the media and newspapers, including Fleet Street.

"Get the Facts, House of Wax Photo Souvenir"
People are buying souvenirs and merchandise regarding the melting of wax figures as a remembrance of the historic event.

"Shameful" Says the Times. "Maybe Done By Vandals"
The Times newspaper calls the event shameful and suspects that it could be the work of vandals.

Panic on Wall Street, put your stock in candles
The event is causing panic among investors, who are selling stocks in the exhibition business and investing in candle companies instead.

I thought I heard a ghost say
The singer imagines hearing the voice of a ghost in the aftermath of the distressing event.

"had my hands in my pockets on the Judgment Day
The ghost speaks about not having a sense of urgency or responsibility on the day of judgment or reckoning.

Nobody told me there's fire in the hole
The ghost didn't know that there was a danger or risk involved, leading to the loss of their soul or essence.

Had the world by the tail but I lost my soul"
The ghost regrets that even though they had power and control, they still lost their essence or spirit.

Meltdown at Madame Tussaud's, a rock & roll hotel
The exhibition is described as a hotel for rock and roll celebrities, as many famous musicians are represented as wax figures.

Meltdown at Madame Tussaud's, they're blending very well
The melting of the wax figures has made them look more lifelike and realistic, making them blend in more with the actual celebrities.

Elvis and the Beatles have seen a better day
Even the wax figures of famous musicians like Elvis Presley and the Beatles are melting and deforming, losing their shape and features.

Better off to burn out than to melt away
The singer expresses that it is better for celebrities to have a sudden end to their careers or lives than to slowly lose their charm and popularity like the melting wax figures.

Dylan may be fillin' the puddle they designed
Even the wax figure of Bob Dylan is melting and deforming, leading to the puddle he was designed in to fill up.

Is it gonna take a miracle to make up his mind?
The singer wonders if it will take a monumental or miraculous event for Bob Dylan to make a decision or regain clarity of mind.

Meltdown at Madame Tussaud's, athletes on the floor
The wax figures representing athletes are also melting and deforming, lying on the floor due to the heat.

Meltdown at Madame Tussaud's, they're running out the door
Visitors and tourists are running out of the exhibition due to the distressing and uncomfortable situation caused by the melting wax figures.

Bad boy McEnroe couldn't keep his cool
Even the wax figure of tennis player John McEnroe, known for his fiery personality, is melting and losing its shape due to the heat.

Now he's with the rest of 'em, wading in the pool
The wax figure of John McEnroe is now amongst the other melted and deformed wax figures, appearing as if he is wading in a pool.

"Howard Hughes, Billionaire" says the written guide
The guidebook and exhibition material identify the wax figure of Howard Hughes as a billionaire and important figure in history.

Pity that his assets have all been liquefied
The pun in the word 'liquefied' indicates that the wax figure of Howard Hughes has melted and deformed due to the high temperature, just like his financial assets.

"Celebrity status only got in the way
The ghost reappears to state that their celebrity status hindered them in some way or led to their downfall.

You can't take it with you, there's fire in the hole
The ghost reflects that you cannot take your worldly possessions or status with you into the afterlife, and there is always some kind of threat or danger present.

Down in the dungeon, the Chamber of Horrors
The Chamber of Horrors is the part of the exhibition that displays gruesome and terrifying scenes and figures.

Look at all the criminals soften to the cores
Even the wax figures of notorious criminals are melting and deforming to the point of being unrecognizable and soft to the touch.

They're mixing with the head of state floating down the lane
The wax figures of criminals and historical figures are melting together and floating together down the melting wax lane.

Good, bad, there they go down the same drain
The melting wax figures of different characters and reputations end up getting mixed and washed away together down the same drain, showing the equalizing power of destruction and decay.