Puppeteer lyrics by Jorge Rivera-Herrans
Captain, I have something that I must confess
Something that I must get off my chest
Until it is said, I cannot rest
Captain?
Eurylochus, go make sure this island is secure
But captain
There’s only so much left we can endure
Whatever you need to say can wait some more
Of that, I’m sure
Okay
Eurylochus, back so soon?
Where’s the rest of your crew?
And by the gods, what happened to you?
We came across a palace
Inside we heard a voice
It seemed to show no malice
To greet it was our choice
But nothing could prepare us
For the power that awaited inside
What did this palace hide?
Sir
Since we left home we’ve faced a variety of foes from a wide range of places
Gods, monsters, you know the roster, hostile creatures that we could resist
But this was a hell of a twist, ’cause we are weak to a power like this
What was it?
A woman
What?
She had us in just two words
Come inside
Damn
Welcome to the best part of your lives
Go ahead and rest wherever you like
I’ve got you, don’t worry Circe’s got you now
Only I stayed outside, but the rest went in
Take a seat
Let me bring you all something to eat
I bet you’re tired from the years spent on your feet
I’ve got you, don’t worry Circe’s got you now
By the time they ate, it was far too late
For inside the meal (Think of your past)
She had cast a spell (And your mistakes)
They began to squeal (They’ll be the last)
And grow snouts and tails (Mistakes you’ll make)
She changed them
I’ve got all the power, yeah, I’ve got all the power
No, I’m not a player, I’m a puppeteer
No, I don’t play, I puppeteer, yeah
They transformed (This is the price)
And it wasn’t quick (We pay to live)
She turned our men (The world does not)
From men to pigs (Tend to forgive)
She changed them
I’ve got all the power, yeah, I’ve got all the power
No, I’m not a player, I’m a puppeteer
No, I don’t play, I puppeteer, yeah
We have to go save them
No we don’t
Look at all we’ve lost and all we’ve learned
Every single cost is so much more than what we’ve earned
Think about the men we have left before there are none
Let’s just cut our losses, you and I, and let’s run
Of course I’d like to leave now, of course I’d like to run
But I can hardly sleep now knowing everything we’ve done
There’s no length I wouldn’t go if it was you I had to save
I can only hope you’d do the same
I can hear her still (No one will find)
And her voice deceives (Their way between)
What if she can’t be killed? (My nymphs and I)
Will you choose to leave? (Their loving queen)
I don’t know
I’ve got all the power, yeah, I’ve got all the power
No, I’m not a player, I’m a puppeteer
No, I don’t play, I puppeteer, yeah
She’s a clever witch (This is the price)
And she’s hard to slay (We pay to love)
It’s a game of wits (We draw the line)
But you don’t have to play (Watch from above)
I have to try
I’ve got all the power, yeah, I’ve got all the power
No, I’m not a player, I’m a puppeteer
No, I don’t play, I puppeteer, yeah
Jorge Miguel Rivera-Herrans, known as “Jay,” is a playwright, composer, lyricist, and actor from Dorado, Puerto Rico, renowned for his innovative storytelling approach. Drawing inspiration from diverse and unexpected sources, he creates captivating, universally appealing works that push the boundaries... Read more about Jorge Rivera-Herrans