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I've been looking so long for you; now you won't get away from my grasp

You've been living so long in hiding; in hiding behind that false mask

And you know and I know that you ain't got long now to last

Your looks and your feelings are just the remains of your past

You're standing in the wings; there you wait for the curtain to fall

Knowing the terror and holding you have on us all

Yeah, I know that you're gonna scratch me, maim me and maul

You know I'm helpless from your mesmerising cat call

Keep your distance, walk away; don't take his bait

Don't you stray, don't fade away

Watch your step, he's out to get you; come what may

Don't you stray from the narrow way

I'm running and hiding in my dreams - you're always there

You're the Phantom of the Opera, you're the devil, you're just out to scare

You damaged my mind and my soul - it just floats through the air

You haunt me, you taunt me; you torture me back at your lair