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Hoi Poloi Lyrics by Utopia

Deface The Music

1980

[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
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Read the complete lyrics to "Hoi Poloi" by Utopia from the album "Deface The Music" in 1980. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Hoi Poloi" is credited to Utopia. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Hoi Poloi" appears on "Deface The Music" in 1980.

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