[Lyrics] [Intro] [Solitary, hesitant piano melody, soft ambient string pad] [Verse 1] [Intimate, almost whispered vocal] As an unperfect actor on the stage, Who with his fear is put besides his part, Or like a madman in his blinding rage, Whose abundant power weakens his own heart... [Break] [Subtle cello swell, pause in rhythm] [Verse 2] [More intense, warm and expressive tone] So I, through trust, forget to say my plea, Not that my heart has grown too cold to care, It is my love that puts a seal on me, A boundless love too great for words to bear. [Bridge] [Agitated string friction, piano accelerando] [Verse 3] [Building vocal emotion, cello and violins intertwine] Oh, let this book then speak for me instead, My silent pleader coming to thy sight, To plead for love and carry what is unsaid, And ask for love to grant its lawful right. [Chorus] [Stripped-back piano accompaniment, dramatic vocal pause] O, learn to read what silent love hath writ! To hear with eyes belongs to love's fine wit! [Outro] [Solo piano fading into silence, final dry string chord] [End]
