MAGNIFICENT OPERETTA - Bittersweet love 2 -

(Introduction) Upon life's stage my merry dream takes flight, With fans of laughter and a silver light. Love bows so sweetly, then plays tricks on me, While my heart applauds... in joyful irony. (Verse I) You gave me a flower, but no pot to keep, Promised castles in the clouds, where impossible dreams sleep. You, prince of charming words with a magical smile, I, the trusting queen, enchanted all the while. (Pre-Chorus) Oh, what a splendid play my longing loves to show! I laugh and cry together in the spotlight's glow. Love keeps changing masks without a warning sign, Yet I sing its melody, believing it is mine. (Chorus) Bittersweet love, what a curious waltz you play, You steal one tear, then hand a shining star my way. Today I laugh at every trick you gently cast, Tomorrow I'll choose you again... as in the past. (Verse II) You swore beneath the full moon you'd always be my knight, Yet an umbrella and the morning dew outwitted you outright. I forgive your clumsy moments with a playful, tender grin, For my mischievous heart won't let cold reason win. (Pre-Chorus) If life itself's an operetta, I shall play with grace, Tying ribbons onto sorrow with a smile upon my face. Beneath the lace and witty jokes, true longing softly grows, Seeking only faithful love, not glamorous grandiose shows. (Chorus) Bittersweet love, what a curious waltz you play, You steal one tear, then hand a shining star my way. Today I laugh at every trick you gently cast, Tomorrow I'll choose you again... as in the past. (Outro) Now the curtain slowly falls, the orchestra softly sighs, One last smile remains beneath the evening skies. If love is but a comedy, I'll play without regret, With my heart in the leading role, in coquettish dreams beset.