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Down Once More / Track Down This Murderer
15
Musicals
Down Once More / Track Down This Murderer was released on October 9, 1986 by LW Entertainment Ltd. as a part of the album The Phantom of the Opera (Original 1986 London Cast)
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Release DateOctober 9, 1986
LabelLW Entertainment Ltd.
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Lyrics

[Intro]
Down once more to the dungeon of my black despair
Down we plunge to the prison of my mind
Down that path into darkness deep as hell
[Verse 1]
Why, you ask, was I bound and chained in this cold and dismal place?
Not for any mortal sin, but the wickedness of my abhorrent face
Track down this murderer! He must be found!
Hounded out by everyone
Met with hatred everywhere
No kind word from anyone
No compassion anywhere
Christine!
Christine!
Why?! Why?!
[Verse 2]
Your hand at the level of your eyes
At the level of your eyes
Your hand at the level of your eyes
Your hand at the level of your eyes
Track down this murderer! He must be found!
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
The phantom of the opera
The phantom of the opera is here deep down below
He's here! The phantom of the opera!
He's here! The phantom of the opera!
[Verse 3]
Have you gorged yourself at last in your lust for blood?
Am I now to be prey to your lust for flesh?
That fate which condemns me to wallow in blood
Has also denied me the joys of the flesh
This face, the infection which poisons our love
This face which earned a mother's fear and loathing
A mask, my first unfeeling scrap of clothing
Pity comes too late
Turn around and face your fate
An eternity of this before your eyes
This haunted face holds no horror for me now
It's in your soul that the true distortion lies
[Verse 4]
Wait!
I think, my dear, we have a guest
Sir, 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
[Verse 5]
Free her!
Do what you like, only free her!
Have you no pity?
Your lover makes a passionate plea
Please, Raoul! It's useless!
I love her!
Does that mean nothing?
I love her
Show some compassion
The world showed no compassion to me
[Verse 6]
Christine!
Christine!
Let me see her!
Be my guest, Sir
Monsieur, I bid you welcome
Did you think that I would harm her?
Why should I make her pay for the sins which are yours?
[Verse 7]
Order your fine horses now
Raise up your hand to the level of your eyes
Nothing can save you now, except perhaps Christine
Start a new life with me
Buy his freedom with your love
Refuse me and you send your lover to his death
This is the choice
This is the point of no return
[Verse 8]
The tears I might have shed for your dark fate
Grow cold and turn to tears of hate
Christine, forgive me
Please forgive me
I did it all for you and all for nothing
Farewell my fallen idol and false friend
Too late for turning back, too late for prayers and useless pity
One by one I've watched illusions shatter
Past all hope of cries for help
Say you love him and my life is over
No point in fighting
For either way you choose, you cannot win!
Either way you choose, he has to win
So, do you end your days with me, or do you send him to his grave?
Why make her lie to you to save me?
[Verse 9]
Angel of Music, why this torment?
Past the point of no return, the final threshold
For pity's sake, Christine! Say no!
Don't throw your life away for my sake
His life is now the prize which you must earn
I fought so hard to free you
You've passed the point of no return
Angel of Music, you deceived me
I gave my mind blindly
You try my patience
Make your choice!
Pitiful creature of darkness
What kind of life have you known?
God, give me courage to show you you are not alone
[Verse 10]
Track down this murderer! He must be found!
Take her! Forget me! Forget all of this
Who is this monster, this murdering beast?
Hunt out this animal who runs to ground
Leave me alone! Forget all you've seen!
Go now! Don't let them find you!
Revenge for Piangi! Revenge for Buquet!
Take the boat! Leave me here!
Go now! Don't wait!
Too long he's preyed on us! But now we know
Just take her and go! Before it's too late! Go!
This creature must never go free
The phantom of the opera is there deep down below
Go now! Go now and leave me!
[Verse 11]
Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Say the word and I will follow you
Share each day with me
Each night, each morning
Each morning
You alone can make my song take flight
It's over now, the music of the night
Written by: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe
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