Step by Step

As you know, our status quo is quite unbearable Half the castles unrepairable, we're in total disarray Where we once had charm and style and grace and elegance Now we're babysitting elephants It's completely not okay Don't you wish that we could gussie up the place again Dressing satin silk and lace again Like we did when times were good Just imagine entertaining VIPs again Drinking wine and eating cheese again Well, what if we really could? (Ha) It's never gonna happen (it can) It won't (it will) We now have a chance to get back in the dance but we can't just sit still We need to step Step in a new direction Step towards a new perfection Step after step until our problems are gone Step by step If we keep stepping forward Step without looking backward So we can all move on But wait, what are you proposing? Lucky us, tonight the princess comes of age at last Meaning we can set the stage at last For a brand-new queen to reign (that's good) And when she has put the palace once again at ease We bring back the older ménages And we toast them with champagne I like it (please, you'll love it) You're right, I think I do (With time) and with craft we'll have choreographed a benevolent coup Let's take that step Step in the new direction Call in a course-correction Step after step (until we can pass the baton) Step by step, as we keep stepping upward No one will think it's awkward When we at last move on Step one Ease the Royals aside Step two We announce that they've died Step three Once the teardrops have dried Then pop and our daughter steps in Next step Give the princess a crown Next step And a fabulous gown Next step Watch the girl take your town so easy (a breeze) If the princess agrees, then the dance can begin The afterpart won't matter The spell will be unbound If not? (But it will) yes (whatever) but still You all agree to be quiet (crowned) Step by step Step in a new direction (step, step, step...) Step towards a new perfection (step, step, step...) Step after step and then all our laws will be gone Step by step After the celebration After the coronation Then we can all move on Then we'll all move on Then we'll all move on