[Pierre]
It's dawned on me suddenly
And for no obvious reason
That I can't go on
Living as I am!
The zest of life has vanished
Only the skeleton remains
Unexpectedly vile!
I used to be better, I used to be better
I used to be better!
I used to be better, I used to be better
I used to be better!
[All (except Pierre)]
Ah-ah-ah-ah!
Oh, Pierre, our merry feasting crank!
Our most dear, most kind
Most smart and eccentric
A warm-hearted Russian of the old-school!
His purse is always empty
Cuz it's open to all
O-oh, Pierre...
Just one of a hundred sad old men
Living out their final days in Moscow!
[Pierre]
I drink too much!
Right now, my friend fights and bleeds
And I sit at home and read!
Hours at a time
Hours at my screen!
Anything, anything
Abandoned to distraction
In order to forget we waste our lives
Drowning in wine!
I never thought that I'd end up like this
I used to be better...
And the women, they all pity me
Cuz I'm married but not in love!
Frozen at the center...
[Women]
Il est charmant il n'a pas de sex
He is charming, he has no sex!
[All (except Pierre)]
Oh, Pierre, our merry feasting crank!
Our most dear, most kind
Most smart and eccentric
A warm-hearted Russian of the old-school!
His purse is always empty
Cuz it's open to all
O-oh, Pierre...
Just one of a hundred sad old men
Living out their final days in Moscow!
[Pierre]
There's a ringing in my head
There's a sickness in the world
And everyone knows
But pretends that they don't see!
"Oh, I'll sort it out later,"
But later never comes!
[Pierre & Men]
And how many men before
Good Russian men
Believing in goodness and truth-
[Pierre]
-Entered that door
With all their teeth and hair!
And left it
Toothless and bald!
You empty and stupid
Contented fellows
Satisfied with your place!
I'm different from you, I'm different from you
I still want to do something!!
Or do you struggle too?
I pity you, I pity me, I pity you
I pity you, I pity me, I pity you!
[All (except Pierre)]
A-a-a-h!!
{End}
Song Length: 4:04
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Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
HumorIt's a musical about Russia that was based on a Russian book. Since I often do more popular musicals, I decided to do a lesser-known one this time. Enjoy!
