Genie

Verse 1] I let a genie out of his bottle one night, And I must admit, he was a handsome sight. So striking, young, and perfectly polite, He offered to fulfill my wishes right. [Verse 2] Now what on earth would I be wishing for? I don't believe in magic all that much. But still I thought I'd try a little more, And asked him something with a gentle touch. [Chorus] Oh, darling genie, I won't play it grand, I do not need your rubies or your gold. Just wipe the floor and wash the dishes, and Clean the rug, and take the trash out in the cold. [Verse 3] Then iron the clothes and hurry to the store, And when you're back, prepare a proper meal. The freezer needs a thawing, and what's more, Invent a dessert that actually feels real. [Verse 4] He spun around like a squirrel in a wheel, He smashed a lamp and spilled the powder white, He cut his finger in the coffee mill, And burned his trousers with the iron light. [Bridge] He collapsed upon the bedspread, out of breath, Too tired to conjure, too tired to pretend. I leaned in close and whispered, soft as death: Take a shower, darling, then come to bed. [Verse 5] The genie winced, a bitter little grin: Have mercy, mistress, I have nothing left! And suddenly he scrambled back within The bottle, and he corked it extra tight. [Outro] Have mercy, mistress... I have nothing left. The cork went in. The genie went to bed.