Lyrics

To be or not?
A choice his plot denied to me
I was struck down in full blossom of all my sin
Condemned to burn until I’m purged of all I’ve been

So, why the delay?
Why do you resist the slaughter of this sow?
We’ve been disgraced
Now cease and desist all this enervating doubt
Are you ashamed
He realized your wish in usurping my crown?
Your desire will out

Melancholy won’t avenge me or spare your mother
Hysteria—What does she want?
The question hovers
Staying your hand while my demand the dust does cover

So don’t delay
Why must I insist on slaughtering this sow?
We’ve been disgraced
Now cease and desist all this enervating doubt
Are you ashamed
He realized your wish in marrying the crown?
Your desire will out

So though you think this play’s the thing
To catch the conscience of a king
Through its staging you enact
Your own unconscious attack
Shall I lend you my ear?

So don’t delay
Why must I insist on slaughtering this cow?
We’ve been disgraced
Now cease and desist all this enervating doubt
Are you ashamed
He realized your wish in usurping my crown?
Your desire will out