Cordelia Lyrics

Nothing can come of Nothing
Speak again!
Here I disclaim paternal care
Get the hence, avoid my sight!

When power bows to flattery,
Majesty falls!
The jester dances around the throne
All is lost, Lear is mad

Time shall unfold what cunning hides,
These treacherous faults and mutinous hides

Lear is mad

By the sacred radiant sun,the mysteries of night
and heavenly orbs, I split the crown in two but keep
the name of king

Woe that too late repents!
Ingratitude...
into her womb convey, sterility!
Sharper than a serpents tooth
To spawn a thankless wretch!

Sheets of fire and horrid thunder
Crack the sky, burn and flood the earth below,
Tempests blast in eyeless rage
Disperse your furies upon me...

Bound upon a wheel of fire you do me wrong
To pull me out of the grave,
My tears do scald like molten lead!

When we are born we cry that we are come to this great
Stage of fools
Where is thy luster now? All is dark and comfortless...
A plague upon you: murderers... traitors, ALL,

Cordelia!