"Alchemy" lyrics - JOE JACKSON

Red velvet curtains open noiselessly
Lovers and children strain their necks to see
A figure in the dark now almost reveals
A swirl of velvet cloak, now he's disappeared
Alchemy

Close up on the lips shiny shiny red
Whispering "What was that she said?"
A lightning flash, a sudden silhouette
Who's there? A friend, a glowing cigarette
Alchemy

[Bridge:]
Thrill to secrets never told
Taste the bitter turned to sweet
See the dross turned into gold
Hear a B-sharp turned to C

Beautiful dancers fly into the air
Enchanted by a melody that isn't really there
The savage beast has turned into a man
The curtains close to open on command
Alchemy

[Outro:]
Alchemy
Alchemy