Sanctuary [Dennis DeYoung]

Sanctuary
Written by Dennis DeYoung
Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung

"Little gypsy, we meet again, for the last time."
"Sergeant, what about the hunchback?"
"Leave him be. The girl will be his punishment."

Sanctuary
Not for gypsies
Sanctuary
Take back our streets
Sanctuary
Save our homeland
Sanctuary
Call the hangman

Vengeance justice
God be with us
Vengeance justice
To the church steps now

Interpretation

The king's men come and take Esmerelda from her sanctuary in Notre Dame, to be hanged from the gallows. Quasimodo is left to suffer knowing that he couldn't save her.