English translation of lyrics from the Takarazuka production of the Broadway musical. This song is not used in all Takarazuka versions.

Chorus:
The blade is sliding down (the blade)
Madame Guillotine
She hungers for blood
She hungers for blood
She hungers for blood

Musumeyaku Solo:
I can’t bear to see any more blood!

Otokoyaku Solo:
When will the Terror end?

Musumeyaku Solo:
We killed the Aristos

Otokoyaku Solo:
But our lives haven’t improved

Otokoyaku Solo:
Instead of the Aristos

Musumeyaku Solo:
Robespierre is our dictator (Dictator!)

Chorus:
Has Paris died?
The glory of the Revolution has vanished
Ssh! It’s the sound
Of France being slain
Paris is the city of Death
Madame Guillotine has gone too far

[Dialogue Break]

Robespierre:
What were you doing in London?

Chauvelin:
“Well…”

Robespierre:
You didn’t even figure out the identity of the Pimpernel

Chauvelin:
“I have no excuse.”

Robespierre:
My power is wavering
I must do something now or I am in danger

[Dialogue Break]

Chorus:
I can’t bear to see any more blood!
When will the Terror end?
Our lives aren’t getting better
Has Paris died?

Ssh! It’s the sound
Of France being slain
Paris is the city of Death
Madame Guillotine has gone too far

Chauvelin (over chorus):
Only the strong can survive
To be strong is to be just
In this deep darkness I sharpen my claws
I will swoop down on my prey like a falcon