[music box into]
[Spoken Command]
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WELCOME TO THE SHOW!
[Verse 1]
The bells are chiming low, a wicked laugh begins to grow
Through the mist, the colors gleam, a twisted, fevered, waking dream
Candy floss and sticky dread, the living walk among the dead
Shadows dance as I hoped they would, here to entertain, so misunderstood!
[pre chorus]
I pull tight, as you walk in the light
Ignore your sores, as the crowd starts to roar
Let us play my fools, don't let your tears start to pool
[Chorus]
Follow the strings, my little toys, ignore the whispers, shun the noise
Follow me in the dark, leave behind your mortal mark
Underneath this canvas tent, souls are lost and spirits bent
Your master calls, your time is now, dance til you’re spent!
[Spoken Command]
WATCH MY MARVELOUS MARIONETTES!
[Verse 2]
Hear the music, out of tune, beneath the bloodied moon
Carousel of broken glass, reflections fade, too quick to pass
Screaming children, silent clowns, patrolling these forsaken grounds
Every step, it’s so sweet, to hear your feet, that can’t retreat!
[Chorus]
Follow the strings, my little toys, ignore the whispers, shun the noise
Follow me into the dark, leave behind your mortal mark
Underneath this canvas tent, souls are lost and spirits bent
Your master calls, your time is now, dance til you’re spent!
[Spoken Command]
DANCE! DANCE! FOR ME!
[Bridge — Carnival Xylophone Only]
[Speak-sing]
Trapped within my painted cage, forcing you to turn your page
Gathered eyes watch you fall, while I pull the bar, I own them all
No escape, the thread fused to spine, dancing with your will that’s mine
Chains rattle, spotlight in the ring, my puppets sway with broken wings
[Ringmaster Spoken Whisper]
YOU’RE MINE NOW AND FOREVER!
[Music explodes into Haunting Carnival solo]
Follow my strings, my little toys, ignore the whispers, shun the noise
Follow me into the dark, leave behind your mortal mark
Underneath the canvas tent, souls are lost and spirits bent
Your master calls, your time is now, dancing for your souls that I torment!
[Circus Music box Outro]
[Evil Laughter fades after Outro]
