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Glitter and be gay
That’s the part I play
Here I am in Paris, France
Forced to bend my soul
To a sordid role
Victimized by bitter
Bitter circumstance
Alas for me
Had I remained beside my lady mother
My virture had remained unstained
Until my maiden hand was gained
By some grand duke…or other
Ah, t’was not to be
Harsh necessity
Brought me to this guilded cage
Born to higher things
Here I droop my wings
Ahhhhhhhhhh
Singing of the sorrow
Nothing can assuage
And yet, of course, I rather likе to revel
I have no strong objеction to champagne
My wardrobe is expensive as the devil, ah ha!
Perhaps it is ignoble to complain
Enough! Enough!
Of being basely tearful
I’ll show my noble stuff
By being bright and cheerful
Ahhhhhh
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha etc
Pearls and ruby rings
Ah, how can worldly things
Take the place of honor lost
Can they compensate
For my fallen state
Purchased as they were at such an awful cost
Bracelets! Lavaliers!
Can they dry my tears
Can they blind my eyes to shame
Can the brightest brooch
Shield me from reproach
Can the purest diamond
Purify my name?
And yet, of course, these trinkets are endearing, ah ha
I’m also glad my sapphire is a star
I rather like a 20 carat earring
If I’m not pure, at least my jewels are
Enough enough
I’ll take their diamond necklace
And show my noble stuff
By being GAY and reckless
Ah ha ah hah…
Ha ha ha ha ha ha etc
Observe how bravely I conceal
The dreadful dreadful
Shame I feel
Ah ha ha ha haha
Aha ha ha HAAAAAAAAA
Ha ha ha ha
Credits
Michael Callen

Michael Callen

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"Glitter and Be Gay" appears on "Legacy".

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