Wednesday, June 27, 2012

"Angel of Music" from "The Phantom of the Opera"

MEG
Where in the world have you been hiding?
Really, you were perfect.
I only wish I knew your secret;
Who is this new tutor?

CHRISTINE
Father once spoke of an angel,
I used to dream he'd appear.
Now as I sing I can sense him
And I know he's here.
Here in this room he calls me softly,
Somewhere inside hiding.
Somehow I know he's always with me;
He, the unseen genius.

MEG
Christine, you must have been dreaming,
Stories like this can't come true.
Christine, you're talking in riddles,
And it's not like you.

CHRISTINE
Angel of music, guide and guardian,
Grant to me your glory!

MEG
Who is this angel, this

CHRISTINE AND MEG
Angel of music, hide no longer,
Secret and strange angel.

CHRISTINE
He's with me even now,

MEG
Your hands are cold;

CHRISTINE
All around me,

MEG
Your face, Christine, it's white;

CHRISTINE
It frightens me.

MEG
Don't be frightened!

PHANTOM
Insolent boy, this slave of fashion,
Basking in your glory.
Ignorant fool, this brave young suitor,
Sharing in my triumph.

CHRISTINE
Angel, I hear you! Speak, I listen.
Stay by my side, guide me!
Angel, my soul was weak; forgive me!
Enter at last, master!

PHANTOM
Flattering child, you shall know me,
See why in shadow I hide.
Look at your face in the mirror!
I am there inside.

CHRISTINE
Angel of music, guide and guardian,
Grant to me your glory.
Angel of music, hide no longer!
Come to me, strange angel!

PHANTOM
I am your angel of music;
Come to me angel of music!

RAOUL
Whose is that voice?
Who is that in there?

PHANTOM
I am your angel of music;
Come to me, angel of music!

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