When she walked in the room

You could faint from the strong perfume

And she said her name was Libertine

In my ear, a voice said don't be a fool stay clear,

Better stay away from Libertine

Stay away from Libertine

Stay away from Libertine

Stay away from Libertine



So I stayed out of view

But my eyes couldn't come unglued

I was hypnotized by Libertine

So in time I broke down and I lost my mind

Then I made a move on Libertine

Stay away from Libertine

Made a move on Libertine

Stay away from Libertine

I made my move on Libertine



And I waited all night

'Til the timing was right

For another man was reaching for her hand

But he went to the phone

And when I got her alone

It just wasn't the same

Tell me what's in a name?



She made me drunk with her charms

Then she left on her husband's arm

And I got the shaft from Libertine

I was weak and I know just from whence I speak,

Better stay away from Libertine

Stay away from Libertine