Holy Hopscotch! He’s alive! [VERSE 1 — Ozzy’s voice: earnest, flustered,] Told my dad I messed it up, for a moment I did wait He didn’t yell, he wasnt shocked he laid it out all straight “I’ve grabbed the wrong one too — they all look much the same” Suddenly I don’t feel quite so lame in this cosmic game. He was furious learning Pride was trying to control me Cursed them all, held me close embrace was bony, but I could see It’s okay to stumble sometimes, it’s okay to sometimes fall Even those in power can occasionally drop the ball. Bob’s gone back, the baton’s mine to carry on my own Got to find the answers, walk this path I’ve never known Reach my door — it’s standing wide, there’s laughter in the air And a little voice inside says “Ozzy… just be aware!” [CHORUS — big, bright, catchy! synth lead + backing vocals] OH DIDDLY DANG, THERE’S SOMEONE IN MY ROOM! Is it Pride’s gruesome goons comin’ here to seal my doom?? Thinkin’ cookies in the pantry that will save the day But Bob’s voice keeps ringing in my head and he says — NO WAY! Geronimo! Here I go! Don’t hide, don’t run, lets face the foe! Geronimo! Arms out wide! Whatever’s waitin’ — step inside! [VERSE 2 — Hope’s energy: bright, warm, playful] Burst right in with a mighty shout, and a battle cry half-baked I would face the evil villain with whatever it would take But There she is! In my bed! Grinnin’ wide and sweet Clutching diary number seven whilst under my sheets [Hope] “You’re hilarious Ozzy! With your entrance you gave all you've got Just reading some of your stories it's made me rather hot. Made me bold, made me brave, gave me the insight… Though in volume 3 I read you made me super popular that night!” [PRE-CHORUS 2 — Ozzy flustered, synth warbles nervously] My face went red, my palms went wet, I didn’t know where to look She’d read the lot — every page, every chapter, every single hook! [Ozzy] “You… you read them ALL?” [Hope] “oh yes From the first line to the end! You’ve got such imagination, my funny little friend!” [CHORUS — louder, giddier] Diddly dang it , SHE READ EVERY WORD I WROTE! All the saucy rude and dirty bits in public I really wouldn't quote! Said my heroes are amazing, said my world’s lots of fun She's happy with the friendship that's really just begun Have I been friend zoned am I just to be her pal If that's what she really wants then that's what I shall Still hope's smilin’ at me — and she’s nearly naked in my bed! Does she want me join her or just play chess instead? Being so indecisive is not my desire Geronimo! Holy Hopscotch my Heart is on fire! [BRIDGE — slower, softer, arp pulls back, warm bass only] [Hope — sings gentle, sincere] I came lookin’ for you Ozzy Wondered where you’d gone Talked to your dad — he’s lovely! When you get to know him he's actually lots of fun. I Tripped on the floorboard a candle burnt my dress So I borrowed your bed… and your books and made quite the mess [Ozzy — quiet, brave] I like you, Hope. I really do Not just like in my tales I'm sorry last time we met It was such an epic fail I like the way you look I love the way you smile I love the way you laugh and your fantastic style. [Hope — grinning] Don't worry about that night Or those guards or how things went I can tell youre really into me by the way you've pitched that tent You really are cute though you don't have a clue I'm naked here in your bed so what will you do? [BUILD — drums swell, goth synth layers bloom] Hold this amulet — and kiss me now! [Ozzy] whatLike in the book? [Hope] Exactly how! [Pause then Hope says] actually exactly how you described things in book five page 12 [Ozzy] golly! Golden light, spinning round — What just happened?? What have we found?? [CLIMAX — huge, triumphant, dancefloor-ready!] [Hope] WE’RE MARRIED NOW! THE BOND IS DONE! YOU’RE MY HUSBAND, I’M YOUR ONE! [Ozzy] “But — but — we only just — I mean —” [Hope] Shush now, love — the fun begins! Trousers off, don’t be shy! I’ll be gentle — don’t you cry! [Ozzy — beaming] Well… alright then! Here we go! GERONIMO — LET THE FUTURE SHOW! [OUTRO — bouncy, fading, cheeky] Geronimo… Never thought the diary would get me here… Geronimo… Guess sometimes the made-up stuff comes real… [Hope] Come on then, husband! [Ozzy — breathless, happy] Amazon culture...Golly...Coming… [synth arp fades into soft chime]
