We've been invited to a cocktail party

Over by the palace wall

I've not been dressed up since my graduation

Haven't 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 you're hangin' around with the hoi polloi



The countess wipes her nose upon her sleeve

Doesn't think that we can see

The Duke of Astinbury has to leave

He's afraid to dance with me

Look what happens when you've 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



We'll be hangin' around with the hoi polloi