Life as a Girl

Sit down

Shut up

Don't wrinkle your dress

Smile

Laugh

But don't dare enjoy it

Curtsy

Don't bow

And never speak first

Curl your hair

Straighten it

Never wear it back

Tight clothes

Not skin-tight

Suck your stomach in for those

Piano

Violin

But never play guitar

Stuff your bra

Hide your breasts

Don't distract the boys

Soft

Sweet

But never strong

Never strong

Never strong

Never strong

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