歌詞

He came in silver shoes

Across the lacquered floor

A ribbon hid his mouth

But I still wanted more

His hands were white as chalk

On the edge of my glove

He bowed like old perfume

Then vanished with the love

The chandeliers leaned low

As if they knew his name

I held my breath to hear

But nothing came

The masked prince never speaks

Never speaks to me

He leaves a rose and turns

Like he’s set free

The masked prince never speaks

Never speaks, I know

But in his quiet eyes

My heart says go

He danced me through the waltz

One circle, then a sigh

His shadow on the wall

Was taller than July

I asked him, soft and slow

“Will you stay till dawn?”

He only brushed my cheek

And the next note was gone

The band kept time for ghosts

The room began to glow

I nearly heard his voice

Then let it go

The masked prince never speaks

Never speaks to me

He leaves a rose and turns

Like he’s set free

The masked prince never speaks

Never speaks, I know

But in his quiet eyes

My heart says go

Maybe he’s grief in silk

Maybe he’s a lie

Maybe the moon made him

Out of my reply

Still, when the last song ends

And the glasses dim

I keep one empty waltz

For me and him

The masked prince never speaks

Never speaks to me

He leaves a rose and turns

Like he’s set free

The masked prince never speaks

Never speaks, I know

But in his quiet eyes

My heart says go

The masked prince never speaks

Never speaks tonight

And still I wear his name

Like pale moonlight