I do what I must
I aim to please
I do whatever I can
That might protect me
One must not rely
On the kindness of strangers
And I am a stranger to all
So I am forever in danger
To remain unseen, you must shrink
Do this, bring your well-worn mask
Walk softly, swiftly, meekly
And you’ll avoid a knife to your back
All the world’s a stage
And theater is a gruesome business
The script calls for your death, Prince Hamlet
So escape it with an unyielding quickness!
But where can you turn
O prince of a thousand enemies?
You can not trust anyone you know
Do not forget their felonies
Trust only yourself
If you wish to land on your feet
This is the only lasting safety
To make isolation your retreat