[Use enharmonic synemmenon maqam zanjaran (jins ajam + jins hijaz) mode with çıkıcı-İnici seyir for all harmonic elements. Bassline follows strictly by doubling lead instruments in perfect fourths.] [Male voice A: Christian, star wrestler - pleurnichard spinto tenor with chest-dominant grit, throaty warmth and squillo, textured, gravelly low-mid register. Calm and hopeful throughout.] [Dynamics swell - full ensemble *including drums* joins immediately on beat 1 with full-throttle rhythmic pattern] [Vorspiel starts with full rhythmic intensity - 2 bars, full crescendo] [All vorspiels are the same copy/pasted from the opener, ghammaz section is the only one that changes the pattern.] [Vorspiel - 2 bars] [Verse 1, section A] Away from reflectors, Away from widened eyes, Their hunger and concupiscence And the pride thereof A measure of peace can be found. I am still in the ring, Facing its challenges without flinching. [Verse 1, section B] Every new day Is a new opportunity. Every new day Marks a fresh beginning. [Chorus] No one knows who I was Behind this counter. Barely anyone remembers The days when I raged In my gilded cage. It was in the ring when it began And it's still in the ring right now. [Vorspiel - 2 bars] [Verse 2, section A] They elected me employee of the month, Saying my smile's the most infectious And my line the most crowded. It's true, but what have I done? I do nothing but merely take orders With the most basic decency. Perhaps others are tired of pretenses As much as I am tired of them. [Verse 2, section B] Eddie, I know you can see me. Is this who you wished me to be? Is this what you wished to see? Then the smile might be Because of you, Eddie. [Chorus] Some recognize the man Selling them happy meals. I always tell them: The past is the past And won't be coming back. The present is right now And the future is in the hands of the Lord, That is why I look forward, Building upon the past. It was in the ring when it started And it's still in the ring when it'll continue. [Vorspiel - 2 bars] [Instrumental bridge - taqsim section - 2 bars] [non-lexical vocalizations] * 嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯... * 嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯... [Vorspiel - 2 bars, keep rhythmic drive intact] [Verse 3, section A] My former colleagues don't come here, Nor does anyone from the committee. My life has been peaceful for a year. Ruth moved to the city And now I see Davey Far more often. The day will come when he'll ask me: "Daddy, why don't you live with mommy?" And I'm preparing my answer already . Davey is so proud of his daddy The whole parlour knows him And all of his antics. [Verse 3, section B] Every new day I thank the Lord for the new opportunity. Every new day I thank the Lord for the fresh beginning. [Last chorus, drum rolls building tension] Eddie, when we meet again, I hope the Lord will be merciful to you, For you have suffered so much And only the Lord knows Why you went there so young. I only hope I'll be ready To face you when we meet. It was in the ring that it all began And it's in the ring it will come to a close. [start fade out, slow down] [Vorspiel - 2 bars, fadeout] * 嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯... * 嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯嗯... [end]
