[Radames:]
I once knew all the answers
I stood on certain ground
A picture of true happiness
Confidence so effortless
No brighter could be found
[Mereb:]
Oh, no
[Radames:]
I never asked the questions
That trouble me today
I knew all there was to know
Love worn lightly, put on show
My conquests on display
[Mereb:]
I can't believe he's changing
[Radames:]
And who'd have thought that (Mereb: Oh, no)
Confidence could die?
Not me, not me (Mereb: Not me, not me)
That all I took for granted was a lie
Not me, not me
And who'd have guessed
I'd throw my world away
To be with someone I'm afraid will say (Mereb: This can never…)
Not me, not me (Mereb: …be)
(RADAMES exits as the backdrop rises above the stage.)
[Mereb:]
He's in love
But he's not the only one
Who'll be changed
(AMNERIS and AIDA enter. AIDA is carrying a piece of cloth. AMNERIS is carrying an umbrella.)
[Aida:]
(Showing AMNERIS the cloth in her hand.)
This would be lovely on you. I'll say this for you Egyptians; your thread count is amazing.
[Amneris:]
Why hasn't Radames come to see me again?
We're to be married in three days…
And yet… Aida, I must make things right with him
[Aida:]
I shall not envy lovers
But long for what they share
[Amneris:]
An empty room is merciless
Don't be surprised if I confess
I need some comfort there
[Aida and Amneris together:]
And who'd have thought
That love could be so good?
Not me, not me
And show me things I never understood
Not me, not me
[Nehebka:]
(Entering with clothes and other items.)
Aida.
[Aida:]
Nehebka, where did you get that?
[Nehebka:]
The Egyptian Captain! He's giving away everything he owns. And he's giving it all to us.