The Phantom of Appalachian

So over the weekend I went to see The Phantom of the Opera. It was outstanding! I really managed to identify with the character of the Phantom.

Here is a man who is musically talented, charismatic, romantic, and mysterious. Yet, he sees himself as a monster that could never be loved. Therefore he is forced to love from afar, watching his beautiful love fall for someone else.

Yet, his genius is driven to madness, and he truly becomes the monster he believes he is. Let's hope that doesn't happen to me.

The song I have chosen to share is part All I Ask Of You

No more talk of darkness; Forget these wide-eyed fears.
I'm here, nothing can harm you -- my words will warm and calm you.
Let me be your freedom, let daylight dry your tears.
I'm here, with you, beside you, to guard you and to guide you...
Say you love me every waking moment,
turn my head with talk of summertime...
Say you need me with you, now and always...
promise me that all you say is true --
Love me, that's all I ask of you...

May God keep you this and every night....

Come, take my hand, and I shall be your angel. Your sweet angel of music....
~Jeffrey Lazenby