[Opening Theme]
[Verse 1]
Amid baleful moans, coal smoke, steel flowin down an iron river
Among the rows, I sat alone, carriage dimly lit, I shook & shivered
As shadow arose, face whiter than bone, flashin evil razor grin
Flyblown cologne, movin in too close, eyes blacker than sin
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
Stare out the windows, as you make your way back to me
Stare at the floorboards, I know what it is you're wantin
Bite my lip, I can feel you, feel you starin (I'm paralyzed)
Close my eyes, I can hear you, hear you breathin (You terrorize)
The irritating gentleman (woh uhh ohh oh)
I know what it is you're wantin
Stare at the ceiling, tell me what it is you're thinkin
Stare out at nothin, do you enjoy the way I'm sufferin'?
The irritating gentleman
This irritating gentleman
Bite my lip, I can feel you, feel you, feel you starin (I'm paralyzed)
Close my eyes, I can hear you, hear you, hear you breathin (I'm terrified)
The irritating gentle man
This irritating gentle man
The irritating gentle man
This... this... this... (shhhhh)
[Hook]
[Bridge]
[Verse 2]
Sway to & fro, on clangin spokes, metal beast chargin down a rusted spine,
In the dim glow, he looms, he gloats, licks his lips, bares teeth canine
Breath like the frost, his whispers seep, figure grows, & weakens me
Voice a low growl, scent of decay, poison breath, eyes cruel & empty
[Drammatico]
Words accost, his whispers seep
His figure grows & weakens me
Voice a low growl, scent of decay
On poisoned breath, eyes cruel & empty
[Breakdown] [Barcarola] [Barbaro] [Arpeggio]
and empty
OH! (OH!) ...
[Solo][Barcarola][Barbaro]
[Verse 4]
Boltin' out the door, onto platform floor, soot thunderclouds feedin' wooden vines
Sun hangin' low, took luggage stowed, hurried home, leavin' this all behind
But weeks go by, at night I still shut my eyes tight, fearin' shadows hide his hunger malign
By day, I search the crowds, & tremble at the thought he'll see me one last time
[Chromatic]
I can feel you, feel you, feel you starin (I'm paralyzed)
Close my eyes, I can hear you, hear you, hear you breathin (I'm terrified)
The irritating gentle man
This irritating gentle man
That irritating gentle man
This... this... this...
[Drop]
[Build-Up]