[circus music into]
[Shouting 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 my canvas tent, souls are lost and spirits bent
Your master calls, your time is now, dance til you’re spent!
[Shouted 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 my canvas tent, souls are lost and spirits bent
Your master calls, your time is now, dance til you’re spent!
[Shouted Command]
DANCE! DANCE! FOR ME!
[Bridge]
Trapped inside your painted cage,
I force you to turn your bloodstained page.
Gathered eyes watch you fall, While I pull the bar, I own your souls.
You’ll heed my call.
No escape, no path to light, just endless, terrifying night
Feel the chains, the heavy hand, across this cursed, unholy land
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
[Whispered Softly]
YOU’RE MINE NOW AND FOREVER!
[Long Haunting carnival solo]
[Solo slowly flows into Final Verse]
[Final Verse]
Your face, painted macabre, Flickering beneath the candelabra.
Faded white, plastered with sin, As a line carves your grin.
Strings pulled taut, making you dance, Controlling your prance.
I smile my maleficent grin, seeing your will wearing thin.
Watching this final act, bound by my contract.
[Final Pre-chorus]
Listening to this ballyhoo, as you remain deep in rue.
Gawking faces stare and grin, candy smeared across their skin.
Laughter echoes across the ground, isn’t it a lovely sound?
Making you dance to my tune, reflecting in this hunter’s moon.
Your mouths are tightly sewn, no one can hear you moan or groan.
[Final Chorus]
Follow my strings, my little toys, ignore the whispers, shun the noise
Follow me into the dark, leave behind your mortal mark
Underneath my canvas tent, souls are lost and spirits bent
Your master calls, your time is now, dancing for your souls that I torment!
[Circus Music Outro]
[After Outro Whispering]
My Puppets…….My Beautiful Puppets