The Phantom of the Opera
Chapter 3
(As the song begins, the Phantom, Erik, leads Christine to his lair.)
Christine:
In sleep he sang to me
In dreams he came
That voice which calls to me and speaks my name
And do I dream again for now I find
The Phantom of the Opera is there
Inside my mind
(They walk down the stair. Erik carries a torch to help guide them down.)
Erik:
Sing once again with me
Our strange duet
My power over you grows stronger yet
And though you turn from me to glance behind
The Phantom of the Opera is there
Inside your mind
(When they each the catacombs, Erik disappears for a short amount of time. She walks through the catacombs.)
Christine:
Those who have seen your face
Draw back in fear
I am the mask you wear
Erik:
It's me they hear...
(Erik appears behind her. She doesn't notice.)
Erik and Christine:
Your/My spirit and my/your voice in one combined
The Phantom of the Opera is there
Inside my/your mind
(As she turns, he stands right next to her. He takes her to the boat, where they get in and row down the lake.)
Chorus:
He's there, the phantom of the opera
He's there, the phantom of the opera
Erik:
In all your fantasies, you always knew
that man and mystery . . .
Christine:
. . . were both in you . . .
Erik and Christine:
And in this labyrinth,
where night is blind,
the Phantom of the Opera
is there/here inside your/my mind . . .
Erik:
Sing, my Angel of Music!
Christine:
He's there,
the Phantom of the Opera . . .
(vocalizing)
(The vocalizing continues as they reach the lair.)
Erik:
Sing for me . . . Sing, my Angel of music . . . Sing for me!
Christine:
(Vocalizes.)
(The song ends. The Phantom gets off the boat.)
Erik:
Welcome, my dear. Welcome to the seat of sweet music's throne. To a kingdom where all must pay homage to music. Music
You have came here
For one purpose and one alone
Since the moment I first heard you sing
I have need you with me to serve me
To sing for my music
My music
(They look at one another for a moment.)
Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon their defenses
(Erik reaches for her. At first, she didn't but then she grabs it. He helps her out of the boat and he shows her the lair.)
Slowly, gently night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
(Turns her face to him.)
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light
And listen to the music of the night
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
(She closes her eyes.)
Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before
Close your eyes let your spirit start to soar
(She opens her eyes.)
And you'll live as you've never lived before
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
Hear it, feel it secretly posses you
Open up your mind
let your fantasies unwind
in this darkness that you know you cannot find
The darkness of the music of the night
(In the middle of the lair, they waltz together.)
Let your mind start to journey through a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the life you knew before
Let your soul take you where you long to be
Only then can you belong to me
(He sets his hand on her cheek. He grabs one of her hands and press it on his face.)
Floating, folding, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me savor each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in to the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night
(Then, he opens a curtain and there is a life like statue of Christine in a wedding dress. Christine take a look at it, but faints. Erik catches her and takes her to his bed.)
You alone can make my song take flight
(Sets her down and glides his fingers on her cheek.)
Help me make the music of the . . . night . . .
(As the song comes to an end, Erik walks out and closes the curtains. Song Ends.)