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Sew on a Sequin
Fascinating Aïda
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[EMMA (spoken)
This next song, I think it is true to say that it contains
The essence of the fascinating Aida philosophy. It is, in
Short, ladies and gentlemen, the story of my frock. Thank you
When life has got you down, you're broke, you're on your uppers
And you don't know who to call your friend
When for weeks and months you've roughed it
And your Pekinese has snuffed it
And you feel like you've really reached the bitter end
When your mother-in-law has run away with your teenage son
And the river, yes, the river's your only hope
Don't do it! No, don't jump!
Take a tip from me, you chump
And listen 'cause here's the only way to cope
Sew on a sequin, it's sure to cheer you up
Sew on a sequin when you've drained life's bitter cup
Sequins will brighten up the oldest shabby dress
Sequins are guaranteed to bring you happiness
A sequin is such a little thing
But sure as hell you know that it'll bring you through
When you've got writer's block
Yes, it's easier to smile
As you face each fearful trial
When you've got a bit of heaven on your frock
You think you've hit rock bottom
Those low-down blues you've got 'em
'Cause your fiancé's made some other girl his wife
You're at the altar jilted
The flowers are all wilted
You're tumbling through the waste disposal chute of life
Keep your chin up, don't be a funk
Pack your trousseau in a trunk
There's no money, well, go out and sell the ring
Paint some lipstick and powder on, please
And throw away those dungarees
And go and make some other man your king
Take on some tinsel, you owe it to yourself
Add some diamanté and you'll climb back up the shelf
Flake some sunflowers, push some tulle around your hem
Then you can face the future with the right amount of phlegm
Ladies, we always must attempt to keep our lustre
For you never know what fashion you'll unearth
So, darlings, don't be bitter
Be liberal with the glitter
And then put a lot of rubies on your blouse
Sew on a sequin when you've felt fate's piercing dart
If you're in the equinox of life, to him she'll you heart
Gather your organza, shimmer, shine, be gay
Don't give in to tears, just emulate the Milky Way
Throw a sequin to it, it twinkles
Takes the focus off your wrinkles
For a sequin always err a trouble less
So ply your needle through this hole
Or just glue one to your mole
And strew a spot of stardust
Every girl from near and far must
Strew a spot of stardust on your dress