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Ra Ra Cleopatra

SUMMARY:

Meet famous female pharaoh Cleopatra, well-known for her looks and bad romances.

Parody of 'Bad Romance' by Lady Gaga

Lyrics by Dave Cohen / Ben Ward

LYRICS:

Ra, ra, Cleopatra; famous beauty coming at ya
Ra ra, Patra-Cleo; guys all go gaga for me-o.

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I am a leader and a lady and a queen
I'm Cleopatra, such a queen, never been seen.

I am a pharaoh yet they're-o meant to be guys
But I don't care-o, I just wear-o beard disguise.

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My mum and dad were pharaohs, I thought my rule's due
But both my older sisters thought that they should rule too.

Oh dear, they both died; I wonder who that would leave
Little me-o, pharaoh Cleo? OK, no time to grieve.

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Think that's alarming, you'd be right, but it gets worse
Married my half brother and we ruled the universe.

That bad romance led to an overcrowded throne
But then he died, boo-hoo, so now I rule alone.

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Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow (All hail lady Cleo)
Wow, wow, wow, la, la (
Coolest pharaoh by far)

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Fashion topped my list of vices
Bathed in ass's milk and spices
Then I dressed like goddess Isis
Long, black hair in ringlets nicest
Viper's tooth for men entices
Finest linen robe, top prices.

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Married another brother, he's an OK geezer
But never told of my love for Julius Caesar
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Had Caesar's child and hoped that he'd be crowned king
My bro said no, I said oh and I murdered him.

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'Cos I am Cleopatra, Egypt's royalty
The ruling pharaoh, don't you dare-o mess with me.

My poker face smiles only when I see
A man who takes my fancy like - oh, Mark Antony.

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Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow (Another Roman leader)
Wow, wow, wow, la, la (N
o Egyptian crowd pleaser)

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Ra, ra, Cleopatra; finally, I'd met my match-a
Ra, ra, Patra-Cleo; ends in death for him and me-o.

My life was a drama; I was one kooky mama.
Wow, wow, wow, you know

Today I'd be a favourite of the paparazzo.

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