|
Broadway revival 2017
Sunday in the Park with George the Musical - The One on the Left Lyrics
"The One on the Left" is a song from Sunday in the Park with George the musical performed by Claybourne Elder (Soldier), Celeste #1, Celeste #2 and Jake Gyllenhaal (George).
SOLDIER (to his Companion)
The one on the left is nice and pink.
I’ll tip her a wink.
The one on the right seems charming, too,
Although she does look rather blue …
Well, what shall we do?
CELESTE #2
They’re not paying the least bit attention to us.
CELESTE #1
You really should try using that pole.
SOLDIER
The one on the left is awfully bold
I wonder how old.
The one on the right is more demure
Or less mature,
You can’t be sure.
She isn’t much over seventeen.
She looks pretty clean...
I see what you mean.
CELESTE #2
I told you this would make no difference.
CELESTE #1
Oh! Oh! ...
CELESTE #2
What’s wrong?
CELESTE #1
Just sit there.
SOLDIER
May we be of some service, Madame?
CELESTE #1
Mademoiselle.
CELESTE #2
She has a fish.
CELESTE #1
He knows.
SOLDIER
Allow me.
CELESTE #1
Oh. It tugged so...
SOLDIER
There’s no sign of a fish here.
CELESTE #1
Oh me. My name’s Celeste. And this is my friend.
CELESTE #2
Celeste.
(Aside, to Celeste #1)
I don’t think he likes me.
CELESTE #1
Certainly he likes you.
You take the other one...
CELESTE #2
That one is peculiar
CELESTE #1
How is he peculiar?
CELESTE #2
Why’s he so qui
CELESTE #1 (to Soldier)
Do you have a name?
SOLDIER
I beg your pardon. Napoleon. Some people feel I should change it.
CELESTE #2
And your friend?
SOLDIER
Yes. He is my friend.
CELESTE #2
Why is he so quiet?
CELESTE #1
He’s very quiet.
SOLDIER
Yes. Actually he is. He lost his hearing during combat exercises.
CELESTE #1
Oh. What a shame.
SOLDIER
He can’t speak, either.
CELESTE #2
Oh. How dreadful.
SOLDIER
We have become very close, though.
CELESTE #1
So I see.
Both of them are perfect.
CELESTE #2
You can have the other.
CELESTE #1
I don’t want the other.
CELESTE #2
I don’t want the other either.
SOLDIER
Mademoiselles,
I and my friend,
We are but soldiers!
Passing the time
In between wars
For weeks at an end.
CELESTE #2
Shouldn’t we be going?
CELESTE #1
No, will you be quiet?
CELESTE #2
Something is peculiar
SOLDIER
And after a week
Spent mostly indoors
With nothing but soldiers,
Ladies, I and my friend
Trust we will not offend,
Which we’d never intend,
By suggesting we spend
THE CELESTES
Oh, spend
SOLDIER
this magnificent Sunday
THE CELESTES
Oh, Sunday
SOLDIER
with you and your friend.
CELESTE #2
The one on the right seems quite attached.
CELESTE #1
As well as scratched.
SOLDIER
Admit it, old man, we’re not badly matched.
ALL
It’s certainly fine for Sunday
SOLDIER (to Companion)
The one on the left seems quite subdued.
CELESTE #2
I’m not in the mood.
CELESTE #1 (to Celeste #2)
You’re ruining things and we’re being rude
ALL
It’s certainly fine for Sunday!
SOLDIER, CELESTE #1
My only advice
Is don’t think twice.
SOLDIER (to Celeste #1)
Would you care for an ice?
THE CELESTES
Oh, an ice would be nice!
CELESTE #2 (to Celeste #1)
Will they buy us a drink?
SOLDIER
Are they virgins, you think?
ALL
It’s certainly fine for Sunday!
CELESTE #2 (to Celeste #1, referring to Companion)
Is that a mustache
Or just a gash?
CELESTE #1 (to Celeste #2)
But just look at the sash!
SOLDIER (to Companion)
Did you bring any cash?
CELESTE #1
The buckles and braid
CELESTE #2
The gold brocade
CELESTE #1
The boots
CELESTE #2
The blade!
SOLDIER
Shall we head for the glade?
CELESTE #1
Heading for the shadows!
CELESTE #2
Anything can happen
CELESTE #1
Wonder what they’re planning.
CELESTE #2
What they’re planning?
CELESTE #1
What they’re planning later on!
SOLDIER (to Companion)
The one on the right gave you a look
Let’s hope she can cook.
THE CELESTES
Taking us to dinner
Maybe to the follies!
Anyhow, it’s certainly fine for Sunday!
CELESTE #1
The one on the right is odd, it’s true,
But what can we do?
SOLDIER (to Companion)
The one on the left
CELESTE #1
You’re odd as he
SOLDIER
has great esprit
CELESTE #2
I don’t agree
SOLDIER, CELESTE #1
The one on the left is right for me
So the one on the right is left for you.
Other Album Songs: Sunday in the Park with George the musical lyrics
The One on the Left lyrics from Sunday in the Park with George musical
Sunday in the Park with George the Musical Lyrics
SYNOPSIS
Sunday in the Park with George
No Life
Color and Light
Gossip
The Day Off
Everybody Loves Louis
The One on the Left
Finishing the Hat
We Do Not Belong Together
Beautiful
Sunday
It's Hot Up Here
Putting It Together
Children and Art
Lesson 8
Move On
Sunday (Reprise)
|
