[Lumière – center stage, dramatically lit, arms wide] Ma chérie, monsieur, mademoiselle — You’ve come to visit, can’t you tell? So don’t be shy, don’t look so grim, Unwind your shoes — come on in! [Verse 1] The doors are wide, the mood is light, The chandeliers are burning bright! The forks are fresh, the plates are clean, And I’m the glowing maître d’ — so keen! I’ll light your path, I’ll warm your soul, We’ll swirl around the sugar bowl! We’ve waited years for a guest or two, So now we live to pamper you! [Chorus – Dishes dance, Lumière sings, napkins twirl] Come on in! Come on in! We insist, it’s not a sin! Let the teacups twirl and pirouette — Let the evening’s joy begin! We’ve got soups that sing and pies that hum, And spoons that waltz on every thumb! Take a seat and rest your bones, You’re royalty on borrowed thrones! [Verse 2 – Soft violin under shimmering candlelight] This castle once was cold and still, A dusty hall, a bitter chill... But now it hums with life and thrill, Because, mon ami, you’re here — the thrill! A single guest, a spark, a light, Has turned our fate from dark to bright! No longer shadows on the floor, We’re dancing — laughing — living more! [Bridge – Spoken, Lumière glides downstage, candles glowing warmly] Oh là là! Look at that smile! You glow brighter than my flame! And believe me… I know glow. We’ve waited so long — and now — Voilà! Our moment! Our show! [Verse 3 – The tempo picks up, dishes clatter in rhythm] The rolling pins are waltzing by, The napkins leap and do high-fly! The ladles play a sweet bassoon, While pepper shakers croon a tune! The gravy boats begin to glide, With silver spoons in fancy stride! It’s not just dinner — it’s a fête! A jubilee you won’t forget! [Chorus – Bigger, brassier, can-can energy] Come on in! Come on in! Let the toasting now begin! Let the fizz of joy fill up your cup — Let the giddy bubbles win! We’ve got custards smooth as lullabies, And crème brûlées that harmonize! We’ll spin and prance, we’ll clink and cheer, You’re the reason we’re all here! [Final Bridge – Spoken, with mock tears] Ohhh... Excusez-moi, I’m feeling moved. A guest, at last — our curse removed! Your presence means the world, you see… To forks and clocks and plates — and me. [Final Chorus – Full ensemble, glitter raining, forks high-kicking] Come on in! Come on in! Let the candlelight begin! Let the laughter echo down the halls — In this fairy tale you’re in! From cursed to blessed, from gloom to glee, We toast tonight — with chamomile tea! We’ll dine, we’ll dance, we’ll spin and grin — So raise your glass and come on in! [Outro – Lumière bows deeply, candles flicker out with a wink] You brought the light, you broke the spell, And now, dear guest... We live so well!
