Playtime's Over

PLAYTIME’S OVER [Intro] Chut, tais-toi, dors sans bruit, Hush, be still, and dream with me. In my house, the dark can see, All the little dolls like me. Want to play a game, mon cher? Come closer… if you dare. [Verse I] Un, deux, trois, je te vois, Petite ombre, ne bouge pas. One, two, three, I see you hide. Little shadow, don’t step aside. Cinq, six, sous les draps, Si tu bouges, je t’attrape ! Five, six, beneath your bed. If you move—off with your head! [Chorus I] Playtime’s over! Can’t you see? Les poupées dansent pour moi ici ! The dolls all dance here just for me! Tick-tock, tick-tock—hearts stand still, You’ll smile, mon cher, against your will. [Verse II] Maman disait : « Ne fais pas de bruit. » Mama said, “Stay quiet, please.” Mais maman dort sous la pluie. But Mama sleeps beneath dead trees. Les anges dorment, moi je ris, The angels sleep, but I still play. Come, my dolly, don’t run away. [Chorus II] Playtime’s over! Don’t you flee! Les murs murmurent des mots jolis. The walls are whispering words to me. Round and round, my carousel, All who run can’t leave my spell. [Bridge] Attrape-moi ! Attrape-moi ! Catch me, catch me if you dare! Let’s see who bleeds, let’s see who cries, The dolls don’t scream—they just stare. Un… deux… trois… j’ai gagné ! One, two, three… I win again! No more hiding, no more door, Playtime’s over—forevermore! [Final Chorus] Playtime’s over! Dolls don’t run! See? I told you—pain is fun! Les murs chantent, les ombres crient, The walls all sing, the shadows plead. Et ma voix, c’est ma vie ! And my voice—it belongs to me! [Outro] Shhh… you’re my favorite toy, Sleep, mon ange, no more joy. Les étoiles pleurent, je souris, The stars all weep—yet I agree. Goodnight, goodnight… just stay with me.