"HOORAY! (performed by Ruby and The Diamonds): Having barely escaped with their lives after a surprise attack by 'The X + I', June's treasure chest is smashed open along the open road. To which Osirah and Nighthawk flee to 'Dream Dream'; hoping to locate the antiquated port they'd need to gain access [to] June's dusty drive. And where upon discovery by The Night Watchman the frightened pair are granted entree [sic] into a crumbling show pavilion; where a statuesque Ruby stands inert, ready to sing her signature song." (ATUM story notes)

Out on the plains of Chickamongo
Rode a lass who nigh could lasso straight
She knew her wilds but would not follow
A valentine arriving on Feb 8th
Rose played the bucks and
Rose skipped at luck and
Rose flowered out on the range
Alone in knowledge of life's great college
As summoned up on the stage
It was hi-hi-hi-de-yay

So giddy-up and truck, confound you's
It's giddy-up enough! We want to stray
Take the up and up 'til life astounds you
And giddy-up and up right off the page
For your amusement
This rose won't deign to fade

Out on the hills of rouge diablo
Squints a gal for pals she shall not save
Her six shooters were a blazin'
As shined by tresses dyed in lemonade

Mercy me, oh
Oh, mercy mine-oh
Clementina
My Clementine-a

Out on the mounds of 'ol Piccocyto
That lass who lasso's straight
Once craved the wilds but since only follows
A valentine so brave
Where it's hi-hi-hi-de-yay

So giddy-up and truck, confound you's
It's giddy-up enough! We want to stray
Take the up and up 'til life astounds you
And giddy-up and up right off the page
This rose won't fade

ATUM : A Rock Opera In Three Acts   (buy )

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Billy Corgan