The story is a famous one

Now worshipped, now dismissed

Rehearsed and trawled for meanings

That may well not exist

The demon at the story.'s heart

The cuckoo in the nest

Gives little of himself away

Which is of course why you will stay

In case he falters, should betray

By whom or what possessed



These are the facts of the matter

These are the names in the case

This is the story, the passion

The time and the place

They're laid here before you

So judge if you can -

The devil incarnate or

A misunderstood man?



His origins, his way of life

His motives - they're all news

No shortage of detractors

To air their noisy views

The man inspires a thousand lies

The lover takes his choice

Remaining coldly in control

Aware that sadly, on the whole

It is the fool who bares his soul

I'll give the man a voice!



These are the facts of the matter

These are the names in the case

This is the story, the passion

The time and the place

They're laid here before you

So judge if you can -

The devil incarnate or

A misunderstood man?