Weve been invited to a cocktail party
Over by the palace wall
Ive not been dressed up since my graduation
Havent been around at all
Look what happens when you reach the top
The whole world is your oyster
You walk round like a bleeding fop

Meet me outside the curiosity shop
No need to bring money
Life can be so funny
When youre hangin around with the hoi polloi

The countess wipes her nose upon her sleeve
Doesnt think that we can see
The duke of astinbury has to leave
Hes afraid to dance with me
Look what happens when youve got it made
Everyone respects us
No more mingling with the local trade

As the hostess checks the sky for rain
Her fifteen year old daughter
Drives the patriarchal letch insane

Well be hangin around with the hoi polloi