

Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] [Basso buffo soloist, with condescending mockery: On this day, I will send out my goons to upend. All you built, all you had I’ll tear down.] [Court jester in a mocking tone: Ah, too bad! ] [Basso buffo soloist, with condescending mockery: For this pain, you should praise ME!!! I brought your malaise. Though it hurts, you’ll survive just be glad you’re alive. ] [Chorus] [Royal choir in harmony: Don’t complain. You’re to blame for this mess I reclaim. I’ve now seized for its health. from my banks all your wealth. Help me don my gold gown Up you knave; bring my crown! Bow down low! On your knee! Kneel, you serf! You serve me! ] [Verse 2] [Basso buffo soloist, yelling: Get your butts back to work! I shall END all who shirk. When you loaf, you force me to announce this decree: Everyone must obey all my rules every day. Those who don’t will regret beatings they won’t forget. ] [Chorus] [Royal choir in harmony: Don’t complain. You’re to blame for this mess I reclaim. I’ve now seized for its health. from my banks all your wealth. Help me don my gold gown Up you knave; bring my crown! Bow down low! On your knee! Kneel, you serf! You serve me! ] [Verse 3] [Basso buffo soloist with cartoonish exaggeration: To this world, I AM GOD!!!!!!! I AM LORD!!!!! Now applaud!!!!!! Gather up everyone! Bring your gifts. HURRY!!!! RUN!!! It’s all mine I am told. All the goods, all the gold every field, every stone! ALL IS MINE, MINE ALONE! ] [The King’s Quartet in tight harmony: Don’t complain. You’re to blame for this mess I reclaim. I’ve now seized for its health. from my banks all your wealth. Help me don my gold gown Up you knave; bring my crown! Bow down low! On your knee! Kneel, you serf! YOU SERVE ME!!!! ] [Outro] [Basso buffo soloist with rage: Do you dare not to bring all your love to your king? Pledge your faith to my reign Say it loud! DON’T ABSTAIN!!!!! ]
Tags
Royal cortège for The Royal Choir, basso buffo, and The King’s Quartet, Baroque opera buffa, male
4:00
No
3/25/2025