hide me from the rest of the world, love me for what you see

this isn’t what you signed up for, it’s okay to tell me

I’ll never be quite like your friends, or your family

but if you love me like you say, I’ll be happy here

I’ll try to hold back, help with what you lack

guarding from a distance you don’t see

I’ve never met no one like you, here or anywhere

I’ve waited for hundreds of years, much too long to bear

I never thought I’d have to change, but trust me, it’s okay

what it takes to keep you here is a small price to pay

I will hide away, waiting everyday

love you from a distance so they don’t see

once the magic’s gone then life can begin

the elegance of a homebound wife, the sorcery of modern life

I’ll show you I can be like everyone else

I’ve heard them talk about the ball and chain, and all their ruined days

I’m not too surprised they act like it doesn’t go both ways

people and their recklessness destroying what they see

smothering what’s beautiful and leave it withering

I will hide away, waiting everyday

love you from a distance so they don’t see

once the magic’s gone then life can begin

the drudgery of a homebound wife, the sorcery of married life

I’ll show you I’m like no one else

once the fear is gone the magic can begin

the enchantment of a magic wife, the sorcery of black and white

I’ll show you I’m like no one else