Go firmly to the window, drink it in

And radiant beyond your widest measure
As someone long prepared for the occasion
Do not say the moment was imagined
Whose code was broken, crucifix uncrossed
Do not stoop to strategies like this
Even though she sleeps upon your satin
Do not choose a coward's explanation
Alexandra hoisted on his shoulder

They slip between the sentries of the heart

And by that honor had your own restored
Say goodbye to Alexandra leaving
Say goodbye to Alexandra leaving
Say goodbye to Alexandra leaving
Even though she wakes you with a kiss
A fitful dream, the morning will exhaust
Your first commitments tangible again
Then say goodbye to Alexandra lost
Then say goodbye to Alexandra lost
Alexandra leaving with her Lord
Do not stoop to strategies like this
Say goodbye to Alexandra leaving
That hides behind the cause and the effect
They fall among the voices and the wine
It's not a trick, your senses, all deceiving

Upheld by the simplicities of pleasure

Even though she sleeps upon your satin
Even though she wakes you with a kiss
Exquisite music, Alexandra laughing

In full command of every plan you wrecked
Do not say the moment was imagined
As someone long prepared for this to happen
And you who were bewildered by a meaning

And you who had the honor of her evening
They gain the light, they formlessly entwine
Then say goodbye to Alexandra lost