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