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Masquerade
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Musicals
Masquerade was released on November 1, 1987 by LW Entertainment Ltd. as a part of the album Highlights from the Phantom of the Opera (Original 1986 London Cast)
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Release DateNovember 1, 1987
LabelLW Entertainment Ltd.
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM68

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performer
The Phantom of the Opera (Original London Cast)
The Phantom of the Opera (Original London Cast)
Performer
Mary Millar
Mary Millar
Vocals
Steve Barton
Steve Barton
Vocals
Sarah Brightman
Sarah Brightman
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Composer
Charles Hart
Charles Hart
Lyrics
Richard Stilgoe
Richard Stilgoe
Lyrics
Alan Jay Lerner
Alan Jay Lerner
Lyrics
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Producer

Lyrics

Monsieur Firmin
Monsieur André
Dear André, what a splendid party!
The prologue to a bright new year
Quite a night, I'm impressed
Well, one does one's best
Here's to us!
I must say all the same
That it's a shame
That Phantom fellow isn't here!
Masquerade, paper faces on parade
Masquerade, hide your face so the world will never find you
Masquerade, every face, a different shade
Masquerade, look around, there's another mask behind you
Flash of rose, flash of puce
Fool and king, fool and goose
Ring of black, ring of priest
Face of ruse, face of beast
Faces, take your turn, take a ride
On the merry-go-round
In an inhuman race
Violet, blue, truth is false, who is who?
Curl of lip, swirl of gown
Ace of hearts, face of clown
Faces, drink it in, drink it up
'Til you drown in the light, in the sound
But who can name the face?
Masquerade, grinning yellows, spinning reds
Masquerade, take your fill, let the spectacle astound you
Masquerade, burning glances, turning heads
Masquerade, stop and stare at the sea of smiles around you
Masquerade, sealing shadows, breathing lies
Masquerade, you can fool any friend who ever knew you
Masquerade, nearing shadows, nearing light
Masquerade, run and hide, but a face will still pursue you
Mother and I, what a crowd
Makes you glad?
Makes you proud
Of all the crème de la crème
Watching us
And watching them
And all our fears are in the past
Safe at last
Of relief
Of delight
Of Elysian peace
How we can breathe at last
No more ghosts
No more ghosts
Here's to health
Here's a toast
To a prosperous year
To the new chandelier
And they slay us, just for play!
What a joy!
What a change!
What a blessed release!
And what a masquerade!
Think of it
A secret engagement
Look, your future bride
Just think of it
But why is it secret?
What have we to hide?
Please, let's not fight
Christine, you're free
Wait 'til the time is right
When will that be?
It's an engagement, not a crime
Christine, what are you afraid of?
Let's not argue
Let's not argue
Please pretend
I can only hope
You will understand in time (I'll understand in time)
Masquerade, paper faces on parade
Masquerade, hide your face so the world will never find you
Masquerade, every face, a different shade
Masquerade, look around, there's another mask behind you
Masquerade, burning glances, turning heads
Masquerade, stop and stare at the sea of smiles around you
Masquerade, grinning yellows, spinning reds
Masquerade, take your fill, let the spectacle astound you
Written by: Alan Jay Lerner, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe
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