I can see the turning of the key
I've been deceived by the clown inside of me
I thought that he was righteous but he's vain
Though something's telling me, I wear the ball and chain.
My patron saint is fighting with a ghost
He's always off somewhere when I need him most.
The Spanish moon is rising on the hill
But my heart is telling me, I love you still.
I come back to the town from the flaming moon,
I see you in the streets, I begin to swoon.
I love to see you dress before the mirror
Won't you let me in your room one time, before I finally disappear.
Everybody's wearing a disguise,
To hide what they've got left behind their eyes.
But me, I can't cover what I am
Wherever the children go, I'll follow them.
Watching march in the parade of liberty,
But as long as I love you I'm not free.
How long must I suffer such abuse?
Won't you let me see you smile one time, before I turn you loose.
I'd given up the game, I got to leave,
A pot of gold is only make-believe.
The treasure can be found by man who search
Whose gods are dead and whose queens are in the church.
Inside in an empty theatre and a kiss,
I asked you please to cross me off your list.
My head tells me it's time to make a change,
But my heart is telling me, I love you but you're strange.
But my heart is telling me, I love you still.
So one more time at midnight near the wall.
Take off your heavy make-up and your shawl.
Won't you please descend from the throne from where you sit
Let me feel your love one more time, before I abandon it.