Down once moro

Down once moro
Down once more to the dungeon of my black despair
Down we plunge to the prison of my mind
Down that path into darkness deep as hell!

Why, you ask,
Was I bound and chained
In this cold and dismal place?
Not for any mortal sin
But the wickedness of my abhorrent face!
MOB
Track down this murderer
He must be found
Hunt down this murderer
He must be found
PHANTOM
Hounded out by everyone
Met with hatred everywhere
No kind words from anyone
No compassion anywhere
Christine, Christine,
Why, why...
MME GIRY
Your hand at the level of your eyes
RAOUL
At the level of your eyes
MOB
Your hand at the level of your eyes
Track down this murderer
He must be found
Track down this murderer
He must be found
Hound out this animal
Who runs to ground
Too long he's preyed on us
But now we know
The Phantom of the Opera is here
Deep down below

He's here, the Phantom of the Opera!
He's here, the Phantom of the Opera!
CHRISTINE
Have you gorged yourself at last
In your lust for blood?
Am I now to be prey
to your lust for flesh?
PHANTOM
That fate which condemns me
To wallow in blood
Has also denied me
The joys of the flesh
This face the infection
Which poisons our love
This face which earned
A mother's fear and loathing
A mask, my first
Unfeeling scrap of clothing
Pity comes too late
Turn around and face your fate
An eternity of this
Before your eyes
CHRISTINE
This haunted face
Holds no horror for me now
It's in your soul
That the true distortion lies
PHANTOM
Wait!
I think, my dear
We have a guest
Sir, this is indeed
An unparalleled delight
I
Had rather hoped
That you would come
And now my wish comes true
You have truly made my night!

RAOUL
Free her
Do what you like, only free her
Have you no pity?
PHANTOM
Your lover makes a passionate plea
CHRISTINE
Please, Raoul
It's useless
RAOUL
I love her!
Does that mean nothing?
I love her!
Show some compassion
PHANTOM
The world showed no compassion to me!
RAOUL
Christine . . .
Christine . . .
Let me see her
PHANTOM
Be my guest, sir...
Monsieur, I bid you welcome
Did you think that I would harm her?
Why should I make her pay
For the sins which are yours?
Order your fine horses now!
Raise up your hand to the level of your eyes!
Nothing can save you now,
Except perhaps Christine
Start a new life with me
Buy his freedom with your love!