This is what you give me
to work with?
Well, honey, I`ve seen worse.
We`re gonna turn
this sow`s ear
Into a silk purse.
We`ll have you
Washed and dried
Primped and polished till you glow with pride
Trust my recipe for instant bride
You`ll bring honor to us all.
Wait and see
When we`re through
Boys will gladly go to war for you
With good fortune
And a great hairdo
You`ll bring honor to us all
A girl can bring her family
Great honor in one way
By striking a good match
And this could be the day
Men want girls with good taste
Calm Obedient Who work fast-paced
With good breeding
And a tiny waist.
You`ll bring honor to us all
We all must serve our Emperor
Who guards us from the Huns
A man by bearing arms
A girl by bearing sons
When we`re though you can`t fail
Like a lotus blossom soft and pale
How could any fellow say "No sale"
You`ll bring honor to us all.
There, you`re ready.
Not yet! An apple for serenity
A pendant for balance
Beads of jade for beauty
You must proudly show it
Now add a cricket just for luck
And even you can`t blow it.
Ancestors
Hear my plea
Help me not to make a fool of me
And to not uproot my fam`ly tree
Keep my father standing tall
Scarier than the undertaker
We are meeting our match maker
Destiny
Guard our girls
And our future
as it fast unfurls
Please look kindly on these cultured pearls
Each a perfect porcelain doll
Please bring honor to us
Please bring honor to us
Please bring honor to us
Please bring honor to us
Please bring honor to us all!