Hoi Poloi

[Verse 1]

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

[Pre-Chorus 1]

Look what happens when you reach the top

The whole world is your oyster

You walk 'round like a bleeding fop

[Chorus]

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

[Verse 2]

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

[Pre-Chorus 2]

Look what happens when you've got it made

Everyone respects us

No more mingling with the local trade

[Chorus]

Meet me outside the Curiosity Shop

No need to bring money

Life can be so funny

When you're hangin' around with the

[Verse 3]

As the hostess checks the sky for rain

Her fifteen year old daughter

Drives the patriarchal letch insane

[Chorus]

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

[Outro]

We'll be hangin' around with the hoi polloi

We'll be hangin' around with the hoi polloi

Hoi polloi