| Well he’s the social scene promoter, got the corner on what’s hip
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| The Tiparillo smoker never gulps he always sips
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| And he can judge a fine wine just by sniffing the cork
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| He never has to ask which one’s the salad fork
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| And you think I’m jealous? |
| Well, of course, I’m jealous
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| I’m fifteen shades of green
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| ‘Cause I’ve been trying to wear those shoes of his
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| Since I popped my first cold beer and kissed the homecoming queen
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| Mr. Cool Shoes I’m young and confused
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| But I won’t be this way forever soon I’ll get myself together
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| What does it take to be someone who rates in this world?
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| What can you try to catch the public’s eye in this world, this world?
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| What can you do to be shining and blue in this world, in this world?
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| But I’m just a nitwit from the suburbs I ain’t got no urban class
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| But I see myself in your gold cuff links every time you lift your champagne
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| glass
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| And I’ve seen the stare of mass production in your bestseller eyes
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| The visual seduction and the casual sighs
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| Mr. Cool Shoes I’m young and confused
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| But I won’t be this way forever soon I’ll get my act together
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| What does it take to be someone who rates in this world?
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| What can you try to catch the public’s eye in this world, this world?
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| What can you do to be shining and blue in this world, in this world? |