, THE WAR ROOM OF THE PALACE Lyrics from "Aida (complete libretto)"
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THE WAR ROOM OF THE PALACE Lyricsby . From Aida (complete libretto) THE WAR ROOM OF THE PALACE by ZOSER is showing AMNERIS a giant map of the Nile. AMNERIS But why did we invade Babylon? ZOSER Because once we have control of the waterways, the rest of the world opens up for us. AMNERIS Yes, but our Egyptian armies just stormed in and seized power? How oppressive of us. ZOSER Perhaps, Princess. But where do you think that beautiful necklace came from? (He points to her necklace. AMNERIS looks down at it, then removes it, placing it on Zoser's table.) AMNERIS Suddenly it's not so beautiful (RADAMES enters.) ZOSER I've been explaining our foreign campaigns to Amneris. RADAMES Really? ZOSER Yes. Because she wanted to know what's been preoccupying you of late. AMNERIS Radames, I feel like we haven't had a moment along since you returned from Nubia. I miss you. Can't we spend this afternoon together? RADAMES Of course. Of course, we can. But first, I'd like to have a word with my father. (He takes a scroll from the table and hands it to AMNERIS.) Here, you can read this while you wait. AMNERIS "The Campaign at Kadesh." RADAMES It will give us something to talk about. AMNERIS I didn't realize we were at a loss for topics. But then there's a lot I haven't realized (AMNERIS exits.) RADAMES That was clever of you. ZOSER I can't have you neglecting the girl. Not after all the trouble I've gone to. RADAMES You arranged a marriage. ZOSER There have been other arrangements as well, son. Things I've done on your behalf. RADAMES I haven't asked you to do anything for me! ZOSER No you're right, you haven't because you've been too busy whiling away the hours with that slave girl. RADAMES Oh, your spies are good. ZOSER Radames, you can have your little diversion, just wait until after you've wed. RADAMES Like you did? ZOSER Your mother never had any complaints. RADAMES She never had any choice. ZOSER Don't you realize that whore could cost you the throne? RADAMES I don't care about the throne, father. Because I'm not like you. And I never will be.
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