Parade Of The Dark Ringmaster

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls:
Welcome to our dark, dark world
where you are judged and sentenced to die,
even if the cause was a lie.

"Slander!" you may cry,
"Lies!" you might protest.
But who will listen, young one?
Who will be there to protect?

No one will save you! When will you learn?
You're so naive! And for that, you shall burn.
You better learn now, and you better learn fast;
For one wrong step, and it could be your last.

The bearded lady watches, the abominations stare,
the clowns show off their chelsea smiles,
and the Dark Ringmaster glares.
"You're the freak here", better accept that quick.
For one wrong word, and you'll be facing the whip!

This sadistic little circus show will carry on once more,
Decorated with blood, guts, brains and gore.
Nobody can hear you even if you scream yourself hoarse,
Don't worry, darling, we'll try not to make it hurt a lot.
You're alone now, darling, nobody will help you,
Mommy's not coming to shield you from the truth.
You're chained to this world now, your slow, painful death,
Daddy's not coming to protect you from the rest.

Hush, dear child. Don't be afraid;
You're one of us now.
You're in the black parade.