Cracking a Coke Open During the Silence (Special Version)

In the pit, he's got the groove
Mal's conducting into the woods, watch him move
Sweat drips down, heart rates high
Every time a singer who can't count tries
Hands wave, he's in a trance
Keeping tempo, leading the dance
Strings and horns, they follow through
Hoping that the cast will too

But with a smile, he stays so cool
When the notes are right, there's no need for alarm
Made it through, act one with coffee and cheese
Tim-tams, devoured with ease
His mind is drifting, dreaming of getting
Some coke into his bloodstream

Act one's done, but there's more to go
Mal's ready for the final show

Now it's late, act two's begun
Eyes on the clock, countdown has begun
Finally, song forty-four, twenty-eight to go
With relief, he sees a note, long dialogue
Actors speak, he takes a breath
Time to unwind, no time for stress
Hoping this break gives him the boost
To power through the final act, cut loose

His face is fading, will he fall
But he's got a savior, an arm's length away
Opens the fridge right behind him
Coke, no sugar in hand
Cracks it open with a loud pop
Silence in the band

But with a smile, he stays so cool
When the notes are right, there's no need for alarm
Made it through, act one with coffee and cheese
Tim-tams, devoured with ease
Cracking a coke open amongst the silence
His secret weapon, a break from the violence
Act two needs more fuel
Counting down songs, keeping his cool

The silence that popped open is so loud
The audience wonders, is that another bean
Or a witch's spell
No, it's just a conductor getting his fix at last
Tips his head, chugs it down
Coke, no sugar, keeps him powering on
Orchestra plays, singers take flight
Mal's energy surges, ready for the night

Every beat, he feels the drive
Knowing the music keeps him alive
But with a smile, he stays so cool
When the notes are right, there's no need for alarm
Made it through, act one with coffee and cheese
Tim-tams, devoured with ease
Cracking a coke open amongst the silence
His secret weapon, a break from the violence
Feeling the coke rush through his veins
Energy surging, he's in the pain