[INTRO — synth hums low, guitar chimes in answer → lock into bouncy off-beat groove] [BOTH] Something’s knocking at the door today… Something strange something weird won’t go away… Guitar bite and synth glow bright — Secrets in the morning light! [VERSE 1 — Death = guitar riff, dry spoken-sung] [DEATH] I was in my kimono — silk and flowers, yeah You don't expect to see Death in his underwear Door slams open — what the —?! Eyeball on a stare Tentacles everywhere —one of Hells flunkies and he says to me… [CREATURE / ECHO] “Damn You smell funky!” [DEATH] Well thank you very much — good day to you sir! Tugs the robe — "wait — hold on", said the slimey cur… [GAIA — synth rises, playful] He says “I’ve a message — you’re not the Death I know! He’s tall and black and scary — not in boxers in a flowery show!” [DEATH] I’m a skeleton! Seven feet tall! What more d’you need?! [GAIA] Then he twists and shifts and changed breed He morphed into a bloke in a grubby green suit If Death didn't know better this creature now looked astute. [Creature] "Please listen I have a message for you. I don't understand it but it's from Beetles crew" [PRE-CHORUS — both build, guitar chugs, synth pulses] [BEETLE / ECHO] Pride’s gone too far — the council’s split in two! He’s got a plan for Bob — and it's terrible if it comes true [DEATH] He’s a good soul — he really doesn’t deserve the fall… [GAIA] And we’re the ones now who is getting the call! [CHORUS — FULL BLAST! Guitar crunch + synth arpeggios lock tight] [BOTH] MESSAGE FROM THE DARK — IT’S FINDING ITS WAY! PRIDE IS PLAYING GAMES WITH DESTINY TODAY! Guitar grit and synth light — we’re onto the plot! Something wicked’s weaving what should be forgot! Secrets keep on spilling through the door — There’s more than just the dead we’re watching for! [VERSE 2 — synth leads, dreamy then cheeky] [GAIA] I’m on the sheets — starfish style, stretching wide Flowers popping up where they shouldn’t hide You’ll get bored of me — that’s what you said… [DEATH — guitar softens, awkward] I didn’t say that… well… maybe I did… “Fluffy wuffy Deathikins” — what have I done?! [GAIA — laughing, synth sparkles] “Luvwuv Doo Dah” — now the fun’s begun! [DEATH] I’ve been shadows while you’ve walked in the sun… [GAIA] And I’ve learned the truth where the others run — You’re solid ground, you’re the realest one I’ve found! So get used to the plants — they’re sticking around! [PRE-CHORUS 2 — tighter, faster] [DEATH] Got a message — not for me, it’s for the boy… [GAIA] Gossip’s sweet — tell me, don’t be coy! [DEATH] Brunch first — gather round the table top… [BOTH] And drop the bomb that makes the pancake stop! [CHORUS — louder, harmonies layer] MESSAGE FROM THE DARK — IT’S FINDING ITS WAY! PRIDE IS PLAYING GAMES WITH DESTINY TODAY! Guitar grit and synth light — we’re onto the plot! Something wicked’s weaving what should be forgot! Secrets keep on spilling through the door — There’s more than just the dead we’re watching for! [BRIDGE — tempo shifts, Ozzy’s section = earnest rock] [OZZY — guitar takes lead] Syrup flying — I can’t believe my ears! Dad and Mum… together… after all these years?! [DEATH — spoken-sung warm] I always loved your mother there is no doubt But I had a job to do I just couldn't flout Then I've been seeing her and it filled me with desire That women lured me in and relit my fire [DEATH — turns serious, tone drops] Now — the other thing. Theres a message that came from below. Pride’s twisting threads — he won’t let Bob go. Darken his soul, drag him down the slippery slope… [OZZY — raw, angry, sad] He built things for change — he gave people hope! [Quiet side commen] "Not my hope of course, that's my girl Who came into my life and made my head swirl" [Back to Ozzy in usual time] Bobs Trapped alive, and can’t finish what he started… The more I think — the more I’m broken-hearted… There’s only one way… to keep him safe and free… [OZZY + HOPE — together, quiet] Then Bob must come with us one thing we must try [OZZY] There's only one option and that's Bob must die. (Beat hangs — silence) [DEATH — bright, matter-of-fact, guitar strum] Bravo, son. Well said. Anyone for toast?! [OUTRO — all voices, bouncy resolve] [ALL] Shadows walk and flowers bloom and grow! Truth comes out where the secret breezes blow! Guitar bite and synth glow bright — We’re ready for whatever comes tonight! [DEATH] More bacon? [GAIA] And more secrets! [OZZY] And we’re coming for you! [ALL — final chord] MESSAGE RECEIVED — AND WE’RE ON THE WAY! ooooooooooooaaaaasaarrrrrggh
