Sullivan: The Mikado / Act 1: 19. The Hour Of Gladness Is Dead And Gone

The hour of gladness is dead and gone
In silent sadness I live alone
The hope I cherished, all lifeless lies
And all has perished, all has perished
Save love, which never dies!
Which never, never dies!

Oh, faithless one, this insult you shall rue!
In vain for mercy on your knees you'll sue!
I'll tear the mask from your disguising!
Now comes the blow!
Prepare yourselves for news surprising!
How foil my foe?

No minstrel he, despite bravado!
Aha! I know!
He is the son of your
O ni bikkuri shakkuri to!
In vain you interrupt with this tornado!
He is the only son of your
O ni bikkuri shakkuri to!
I'll spoil
O ni bikkuri shakkuri to!
Your gay gambado! He is the son
O ni bikkuri shakkuri to!
Of your
O ni bikkuri shakkuri to!
The son of your
O ni bikkuri shakkuri to!
Oya! Oya!