THE CHALLENGE

(Tune: "Death Danced At My Party" by Talis)

You danced at her party
She didn't invite you
You forced your way in like some bullying boor
And never once thought to inquire
What the party was for.
And of course you were charming
For you it comes easy
You've had such a long time to practice the skill
A little diversion before
You get down to the kill.

So where are you now, are you listening somewhere,
And where is the life that you stole?
And how can you stand and not shrivel and perish
Once touched by the light of her soul?
Yes, why aren't you here?
It's a shame you won't face me:
I'm only a mortal, you know...

You danced at her party
She didn't invite you
And nobody wanted you here at the start
But little by little
You poisoned her innocent heart.

So where are the soothing sweet words of deliverance,
The drugged honey promise of peace?
You captured my love with your tux and your pigtail
And drowned her in dreams of release.
Yes, why aren't you here?
It's a shame you can't face me:
A stranger might think you were scared...

You danced at her party
She didn't invite you
And true to your bad form
You just wouldn't leave
Until you were sure of the victim
You'd come to deceive.

So where are you, why won't you come out and face me,
Not skulk in the shadows this time?
You must know I'm dying to take you on fairly
And make you account for your crime.
Yes, why aren't you here?
It's a shame you can't face me:
I'll have to stay here till you do...