Phantom Of The Opera - Down Once More/track This Murderer Lyrics
Phantom-Down once more to the dungeonsOf my black despair!Down we plunge to the prisonOf my mind.Down that path into darknessDeep as hell!(He rounds on her, bitterly)Why, you ask, was I bound and chainedIn this cold and dismal place?Not for any mortal sinBut the wickedness of my abhorrent face!(He hears the offstage voices of the pursuing mob)Mob-Track down this murderer!He must be found!Phantom (moving off again)-Hounded out by everyone!Met with hatred everywhere!No kind words from anyone!No compassion anywhere!Christine, why? Why?Madame Giry-Your hand at the level of your eyes.Raoul-At the level of your eyes.Mob-At the level of your eyes.Madame Giry-He lives across the lake, Monsieur. This is as far as I dare go.Raoul-Thank you.Mob-Track down this murderer he must be found! Hunt out this animal, who runs to ground! Too long he's preyed on us, but now we know, the phantom of the opera lives down below!Christine-Have you gorged yourself at lastIn your lust for blood?(no reply)Am I now to be preyTo your lust for flesh?Phantom-That fate which condemns meTo wallow in bloodHas also denied meThe joys of the flesh.This face, the infectionWhich poisons our love.This face which earnedA mother's fear and loathing.A mask,My first unfeelingScrap of clothing.(he places veil on her head)Pity comes too late,Turn around and face your fate.An eternity of thisBefore your eyes!(they are almost touching, she looks coldly into his face)Christine-This haunted faceHolds no horror for me now.It's in your soulThat the true distortion lies.(the phantom senses Raoul's presence, behind the portcullis Raoul comes out of water)Phantom-Wait! I think, my dear, we have a guest.Sir.Christine-Raoul!Phantom (to Raoul)-This is indeed an unparalleled delight.I had rather hoped that you would come.And now my wish comes true.You have truly made my night.Raoul (pleading)-Free her!Do what you like only free her!Have you no pity?Phantom (to Christine, dryly)-Your lover makes a passionate plea.ChristinePlease, Raoul, it's useless.RaoulI love her!Does that mean nothing?I love her.Show some compassion.Phantom (snarls furiosly at Raoul)The world showed no compassion to me!RaoulChristine, Christine, let me see her.PhantomBe my guest, sir.Monsieur, I bid you welcome.Did you think that I would harm her?Why would I make her payFor the sins which are yours?Order your fine horses now!Raise up your hand to the level of your eyes!Nothing can save you nowExcept perhaps Christine.Start a new life with me.Buy his freedom with your love.Refuse me and you send your loverTo his death!This is the choice!This is the point of no return!ChristineThe tears I might have she'dFor your dark fateGrow cold and turn to tears of Hate!RaoulChristine, forgive me.Please, forgive me.I did it all for you and all for nothing.ChristineFarewell, my fallen idol and false friend.We had such hopes.PhantomToo late for turning back.ChristineNow those hopes are shattered.PhantomToo late for prayers and pity.RaoulSay you love himPhantomAll hope of cries for help.RaoulAnd my life is overPhantomNo point in fighting.For either way you choose you cannot win.RaoulBut either way you choose he has to win.PhantomSo do you end your days with me?Or do you send him to his grave?RaoulWhy make her lie to you to save me?ChristineAngel of music.PhantomPast the point of no return.RaoulChristine, say no!ChristineWho deserves this?RaoulDon't throw your life away for my sake.PhantomHis life is now the prizeChristineWhy do you curse mercy?PhantomWhich you must earn,RaoulI fought so hard to free you!PhantomYou've past the point of no return!ChristineAngel of musicYou deceived me.I gave you my mind blindly.PhantomYou try my patience.Make your choice.ChristinePitiful creature of darknessWhat kind of life have you known?God give me courage to show you,You are not alone.MobTrack down this murderer.PhantomTake her! Forget me.Forget all of this.Leave me alone.Forget all you've seen.Go now!Don't let them find you.Take the boat. Leave me hear, go now don't wait just take her and go before it's too late... Go... Go now and leave me!MobThe phantom of the opera is thereDeep down below.Phantom(musical box plays magicaly)Masquerade!Paper faces on parade.Masquerade!Hide your faceSo the world will never find you.Christine, I love youChristineSay you'll share with meOne love, one lifetime.RaoulSay the word and I will follow youChristineShare each day with me,Each night, each morning.PhantomYou alone can make my songTake flight.It's over now, the musicOf the night!!! (Phantom sits on throne sits on part of his cloak, wraps the rest around him and disappears, Meg picks up his mask in her little hand)
