She'll Grow Up Lovely

Beautiful creature
With mysterious charm
She’ll call out her song
Bring chill to your arm
Beautiful being
A life not her own
Trapped under the sea
Made right for the show
Pieces of she
Still there’s a glimmer of hope
She’s got a sparkle in her eye
And something promising
She’ll grow up lovely
She’ll grow up lovely
No matter what the grown-ups do
No matter the games she’ll never play
No matter all the times she’s left
In a cocktail dress to act grown up
Because that is making believe
Pretend you’re older than you are
Pretend you like that fishy taste
It’s five-hundred-dollar caviar
Pretend the coffee is hot cocoa
Honey, don’t use so much cream
Put on mommy’s blue eye shadow
You like make-up anyway
There now, aren’t you pretty?
Smile at Mommy
Give Daddy a kiss
Before we leave
Go turn on the T.V.
Let your brother watch his SNICK
You’d rather go with us
Darling, you hate cartoons
They’re for silly five-year-olds
Sweetheart, you’re nearly six
Dear, go get your gloves
Please hurry up
No, we won’t be long
You’ll stay by my side
Why must you always be so shy?
Everyone will talk to you
You’ll want to run and hide
But don’t you dare embarrass us
Young lady, mind your manners
Smile a lot and be polite
Don’t finish all you dinner
That’s unappealing in a lady
Some nice dessert but just a bite
Have to watch your tiny waist
You’ve had enough
Let the server take your plate
Save room for tomorrow night
You make Mommy and Daddy very proud
There’s something promising
She’ll grow up lovely
She’ll grow up lovely