The Devil and the Opera House
You left the grayness behind
Life was in monochrome
Or were you just colour blind
Lost in the dark at home
Somehow the illness became the cure
And the fever ran high
In the chords of an overture
For the beast and the belle of the ball
Someone is waiting
And he says he knows you well
All those who need him
Have a long sad tale to tell
There is a treaty
And a bargain to renew
Between the devil
And the opera house and you
Love was a curse until now
Held in a heavy hand
Claiming much more than you'd ever allow
Ignoring all you planned
Somehow you learn to embrace the night
With eyes open wide
So whenever you face the light
You’ll be ready for your curtain call
Someone is waiting
And he says he knows you well
All those who need him
Have a long sad tale to tell
There is a treaty
And a bargain to renew
Between the devil
And the opera house and you
Majesty reigns on the stage
Floats in a perfume cloud
Voices rejoice in the wonders of the age
You never felt so proud
Somehow you’re flying above the sun
Your wings are on fire
But you won't be the only one
To discover how far you must fall
Someone is waiting
And he says he knows you well
All those who need him
Have a long sad tale to tell
There is a treaty
And a bargain to renew
Between the devil
And the opera house and you
Someone is waiting
With a blessing in disguise
Look to the heavens
And a smile you recognise
Will offer comfort
And a bargain to renew
Between the devil
And the opera house and you
Between the devil
And the opera house and you
Between the devil
And the opera house and you
Between the devil
And the opera house and you
Between the devil
And the opera house and you