In Love with Pain

Want to Buy Some Illusions?

Want to buy some illusions?
Slightly used, second hand.
They were lovely illusions--
Reaching high, built on sand.

They had a touch of paradise.
The spell you can't explain.
For in this crazy paradise,
You are in love with pain.

Want to buy some illusions?
Slightly used, almost new.
Such romantic illusions!
And they're all just for you!

I sell them all for a penny.
They make pretty souvenirs.
Take my lovely illusions--
Some for laughs, some for tears.


Music and Lyrics: Friedrich Hollaender
Performance: Ute Lemper