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Drown me in Versailles, swiftly Plant me out of my despondency Myrrh-Bear me like a phoenix, revolutionize my demons Time turns, hearts burn and hell's not very far from home. Banish me to paradiso, send me down to paradiso Brace me for my finer hours with a snap from your fingers Catch a snap from the tightrope, watch it fall along my high hopes As you lead me in Adagio, as you bring me in Andante. Evermore, not temporary Fidelity in sanctuary Dancing in my cemetery Twirling on my February. I lost a grip on myself, Bowie, Maryland, and my wealth As you stole all of my toys with brute force.