The Microphone

[IVÁN]

From the ear to the brain is a matter of an inch or so

The ear to the heart, a little more

From the ear to the rest of the woman's quite a way to go

And that's what our friend the microphone is for



It helps if you think of a woman as a placid pool

Think of your voice as a precious stone

The water is still, so still until you drop your jewel

Such beautiful rings you create with the help of your friend

The microphone



Everyone has a vibration

A sleeping frequency all their own

Waiting in anticipation

For the touch of a sympathetic tone



The words aren't important

The sound contains its own rewards

The fruits of the alchemy you'll do

Meaningless murmurs that issue from your vocal chords

Turn to gold with the help of the friend

You're murmuring through



[A collection of beautiful international women appear. Iván croons to each of them in turn:]



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You can say so much without saying so much

When you touch your mouth to the windscreen



You can get so close without getting too close

When you're holding this wonderful machine



And thanks to this product of genius german engineers



[Through the above, Carlos has received a microphone of his own and croons in counterpoint:]



[CARLOS]

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[IVÁN]

You don't have to walk this world alone



[CARLOS]

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[IVÁN]

This world made of women with hungry hearts and thirsty ears



[CARLOS]

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[IVÁN]

Anxiously waiting for sips of the honey that dribbles and drips



[IVÁN & CARLOS]

From the silver spoon pressed to your lips

Your microphone

Your microphone

Microphone