Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song Candide: Glitter And Be Gay , by - Leonard Bernstein. Release date: 08.09.2003
Song language: English
Candide: Glitter And Be Gay |
| And here I am, my heart breaking |
| Forced to glitter, forced to be gay |
| 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 |
| Victimised by bitter |
| Bitter circumstance |
| Alas, for me, had I remained |
| Beside my lady mother |
| My virtue had remained unstained |
| Until my maiden hand was gained |
| By some 'Grand Duke' or other… |
| Ah, 'twas not to be |
| Harsh necessity |
| Brought me to this gilded gate |
| Born to higher things |
| Here I drop my wings |
| Ah! |
| Singing of a sorrow |
| Nothing can assuage |
| And yet, of course, I rather like to revel, ah ha! |
| I have no strong objection to champagne, ah ha! |
| 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 |
| Ha ha ha ha, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! |
| Pearls, and ruby rings |
| Ah, how can wordly take the place of honour lost? |
| Can they compensate for my fallen state? |
| Purchased as they were at such a, at such an awful cost |
| Bracelets, lavaliers: can they dry my tears? |
| Can they blind my eyes to shame? |
| Can the bright brooch shield me from reproach? |
| Can the purest diamond purify my name? |
| And yet, of course, these trinkets are endearing, ah ha! |
| I’m oh so glad my sapphire is a star, ah ha! |
| I rather like a twenty carat earring, ah ha! |
| 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 |
| Ha ha ha ha, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! |
| Observe how bravely I conceal the dreadful, dreadful shame I feel |