The Clockwork Dolls - Clockwork Maid lyrics

Allison: I am the governess, patient and true Charged with the making a lady of you Come down from that tree and put on your shoes There's things to be learnt and there's no time to lose Helene, you must learn to curtsy properly, like so Now, you try Helene: Ow, sorry! Alison: Oh dear! Helene: Alison, can we go outside to the archery range? Alison: No! It's time for your lessons Helene: But you promised to teach me how to shoot! Alison: *ahem* These things are important, you're nearly eighteen Your wedding's just one year away Your posture's atrocious, your hair isn't clean Your petticoat's starting to fray I saw Charles again today Helene: O, don't talk to me about that oaf. Alison: He's a fine gentleman Helene: I can't stand him! Alison: You don't have to stand him, just be a good wife; A j**el in the peerage's crown This party will launch off the rest of your life Your destiny's worldly renown I know that it chafes but it's all by design You'll be the most beautiful bride And then will come children... well, all in good time A new generation to bide Alison: Helene, take off your party dress before you run. Otherwise you might... fall down the stairs Helene: I'm alright! Oooo... Ow! Alison: Oh dear! I am the governess, patient it's true But I don't think that I'll make a lady of you You're dirty and wild and a little bit mad But, strange as it seems, that isn't so bad The big day's tomorrow, so rest well my sweet The morning will come all too soon Helene's counterpoint: You are the governess Don't make a lady of me Dirty and wild, little bit mad Strange as it seems, that isn't so bad I won't sleep, I can't sleep! Morning will come all too soon! Allison: Why does the night come to find me Dancing alone in a dress of the moon? I am here to perfect her, to push her into the sun Seems all my life has been building to this day Then why would I give, give it all away For just another ordinary day?