Isn't this a lovely play?

Watch them dance—every single day

Polished shoes on marble floors

Smile wide behind locked doors

Sip my tea and pull the strings

Watch them fight for empty things

Underneath my silken glove

Twist the fate they're dreaming of

Such a charming little mess

But order keeps the world impressed

Who can blame a guiding hand?

Order must maintain the plan

Dance for me, my foolish crowd

Spin your fury, shout so loud

From my throne, I set the stage

Turn the key and light the rage

Dance and turn, enjoy your show

While I watch the world below

Innocent, a lullaby

While you fight and wonder why

I provide the bread and games

Change the rules and shift the frames

Give them hope, then take it back

Feed the flames and paint the cracks

Well-intentioned, so refined

Only chaos when designed

Laugh politely, tip my hat

Hide the dagger in their backs

Who can blame a guiding hand?

Order must maintain the plan

Dance for me, my foolish crowd

Spin your fury, shout so loud

From my throne, I set the stage

Turn the key and light the rage

Dance and turn, enjoy your show

While I watch the world below

Innocent, a lullaby

While you fight and wonder why

(Whispered, sweetly)

Just a show, a game, a game

Every move—they’re all the same

Only want what’s best, you see

Trust my hand, obey the key

Dance for me, my foolish crowd

Spin your fury, shout so loud

All according to design

World in order, fate divine

Smile and clap, applaud the lie

While the strings are wound up high

Innocent, sweet alibi

While you fight and wonder why

(Laughter fades, music box slows)

I’m just here to keep the peace

As the puppet strings release