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Glitter and be gay (伯恩斯坦：闪烁与欢乐) - London Philharmonic Orchestra (伦敦爱乐乐团)
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 virtue had remained unstained
Until my maiden hand was gained
By some Grand Duke or other
It was not to be
Harsh necessity
Brought me to this gilded cage
Born to higher things
Here I droop my wings
Ah singing of a sorrow nothing can assuage
And yet of course I rather like to revel
Ha ha
I have no strong objection to champagne
Ha ha
My wardrobe is expensive as the devil
Ha ha
Perhaps it is ignoble to complain
Enough enough
Of being basely tearful
I'll show my noble stuff
By being bright and cheerful
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
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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
Ha ha
I'm oh so glad my sapphire is a star
Ha ha
I rather like a twenty-carat earring
Ha 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
Observe how bravely I conceal
The dreadful great shame I feel