LYRICS:
(The Courtesans):
What will become of this one – what must be done
What will you do oh, holy one – what must be done
What shall become of this one – tell us, holy one

(Nero – "The Emperor"):
I’ve granted your request – you’ve had your say
Now what am I to make of such a reckless song
Your rantings insult me, I must say
It’s time for you to pay – this
Must not be prolonged

These words you say are meant for Kings
This Message that you bring is dangerous and wrong
It’s heresy to let this man live on
Tomorrow with the dawn
I want him

Dead and gone

My patience has been tried at every turn
I’m pleased to let Rome burn for all the world will see
These fables are a danger to us all
If ever Rome should fall – in what
Would men believe

This Messenger speaks treason to my throne
Caesar is their God – they worship me alone
It’s perilous to let your lies live on
I’ve known it all along
I want you

Dead and gone

(Paul – "The Messenger"):
You – and your unbelieving ways
Condemn you – and I say – you never can
Escape His coming
Judgment Day

For soon enough you’ll see
You’ll bow on bended knee
You’ll worship Him yourself
When He returns in

All His Glory

(Nero – "The Emperor"):
Enough! The time has come – your insolence is done
It’s time to say goodbye – now you shall
Lose your head at last – the blade
Is sharp and fast

I order you to die!

Yes, I say
Your execution’s on – tomorrow with the dawn
With the red and rising sun – it’s time to stop
Your lies from going on – I’ve waited
Far too long – you fool

Rome
has won
Your life is done
The time has come
I want you

Dead and gone

"Twelve bells –
Tomorrow dawn!"

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