Caesar Speaks (Caesar: The Musical) (feat. Grace Yurchuk, Savy Jackson, Cara Rose DiPietro & Abigail Lehrer)
Samantha Pauly
[CAESAR]
Brutus, shouldn't you be celebrating?
Pompey's dead and gone
And Rome can finally move on
[ROMANS]
Caesar speaks, hush up for Caesar
Rome is free and all thanks to Caesar
[CAESAR]
Look at where we are, the war is won
Oh, won't you take it in?
And let the festival begin
[ROMANS]
Caesar speaks, we live for Caesar
Lupercalia, three cheers for Caesar
[BRUTUS, CAESAR, ROMANS]
You know I fought under Pompey
And I forgive you (isn't he generous?)
And there's so much we must discuss
Hmm, believe me, I'm aware
Are you alright with this attention?
(Caesar, the bringer of victory)
Today, I think that it's a plus
(Caesar for justice, he fights for us)
[CAESAR, BRUTUS]
Brutus, can I say I really missed my friend?
It's our turn to finally change the tide
Don't you think that Rome deserves a new direction?
(But Caesar) brutus, can't you try to pick the winning side?
[ROMANS]
Say all that you will about Caesar
I think Brutus ought to decide
Come on, Brutus, Caesar's the victor
You heard us, choose the right side
[CASSIUS, BRUTUS, BOTH]
No pressure though
Cassius!
Brutus!
What a morning this has turned out to be
I can see you and Caesar have been reacquainted (indeed)
So that's why you seem so elated
Are you running in the games? (The games?)
Yes, the games, are you running in the race?
No way! I'm not Mark Antony
Good gods, Mark Antony
[MARK ANTONY, ROMANS]
Let the people take the streets (antony, Mark Antony)
Let the trumpets sound for Caesar (antony, Mark Antony)
How glorious is this day?
These are moments that good men pray for
And I know they can never stay for long
So let's go dancing (let's go dancing), the song's begun
Friends, Romans, countrymen, today we chase the setting Sun
So let's be joyful everyone
Caesar has been loyal to us, whatever Caesar says, it will be done
[CASSIUS, ROMANS]
What do they see in him? (So noble and kind)
He's a sycophant! (Sound heart and sound mind)
[BRUTUS, CASSIUS]
He's just charming (I have doubts)
He's innocent (yeah right, for now)
He's a true Roman (tell me how)
[MARK ANTONY, CASSIUS, BRUTUS]
Hello friends (antony!)
What are we talking about?
The games (the games?)
You heard him
Oh, the games, I just can't wait
We all deserve to celebrate
And Brutus, you know, it's not too late to join
You make me laugh, Mark Antony (I do?)
You make everyone laugh (cassius!)
[CASSIUS, MARK ANTONY]
What makes you think that you look serious next to Caesar?
I am serious
So am I, but you don't see me mingling with cobblers or poets
The lowest among us, I know it's because you are young
I am young, but I am wise
Caesar treats you like some prize (he doesn't!)
So go on! Tell me why
This day has been politicized
[CAESAR, MARK ANTONY]
Lupercalia, a day of many blessings
Including senators getting along
Though, there's one more thing in need of some addressing
Antony is true, and if you think otherwise, then you'd be wrong
Thank you, sir
No thanks necessary, I'm just standing by my friend
I'm sticking with you till the end
[ROMANS]
Caesar speaks, hush up for Caesar
Rome is free and all thanks to Caesar
[CAESAR]
Now where's my wife Calphurnia?
I was with her a minute ago
Nonetheless, I miss her so
[ROMANS]
Caesar speaks, how sweet is Caesar
Lupercalia, feast day for Caesar
[CAESAR, CALPHURNIA]
(Here I am) oh, there you are
Isn't this something?
This is wonderful, of course, but there is one thing
Perhaps you should consider even half a day of rest
Well, let me think (caesar!)
Hmm, nope (I tried my best)
Just look at us all together again
[CAESAR, MARK ANTONY]
Now Mark (yes, sir?)
The elders, the men who have run this race
Created a sacred tradition
And I have a mission for you
Whatever you say, it's done
Now, Antony, when you run
Make sure you touch Calphurnia's hand
It's important, please understand
If Calphurnia stands in your way in this race of fertility
She would be barren no longer
[BRUTUS]
Caesar?
[CAESAR, MARK ANTONY, BRUTUS, ROMANS]
I want to be a father (a father)
I promise I'll make you proud
I trust you won't let me down (a child? You've gone too far)
Imagine a mini-me running around (you've enough to take care of)
(Caesar, make way for Caesar)
You know it's more than that
A father must be there
Brutus!
No, you don't want to have a son
You wish to sire an heir