There's something I need to tell you, Anton
A secret I have to tell you, Anton
I simply must say it, Anton
Listen, Anton
I was the only one
I wanted to help you
But I was the only one
In all of our town
I did my best to help
It's murder, I told them
When everyone cursed and sneered
I shouted them down
What kind of people are we?
She's making us madmen
How, in the pursuit of gold
Can you be so vile?
But oh, if Shell is wretched
So are we
They said
And wouldn't it serve us well if Anton were dead?
They said
I didn't agree at first
But having it drummed into my head
Convinced me, Anton
I'm sorry, Anton
Forgive me, Anton
I wanted to help you
But I was the only one
In all of our town
It's all my own fault, really
I made Clara what she is
And I made myself what I am
A failing shopkeeper with a bad name
It's all my own work
The eunuchs, the butler
The coughing, the millions
I can't help myself
And I can't help any of you
Anymore
Thank you, Anton
For taking responsibility for your sins
I'm sorry, Anton
Forgive me, Anton
I wanted to help you
But I was the only one
The only one
In all of our town
