Matilda the Musical Original Cast - School Song lyrics

My mummy says I'm a miracle

My daddy says I'm his special little guy

I am a princess

And I am a prince

Mum says I'm an angel

Mum says I'm an angel

Mum says I'm an angel

And so you think you're able
To survive this mess by
Being a prince or a princess?
You will soon see
There's no escaping tragedy
And even if you put in heaps of effort
You're just wasting energy
Cause your life as you know
It is ancient history
I have suffered in this jail
Have been trapped inside this cage for ages
This living 'ell
But, if I try I can remember
Back before my life had ended
Before my happy days were over
Before I first heard the pealing of the bell
Like you, I was curious
So innocent, I asked a thousand questions
But unless you want to suffer
Listen up and I will teach you
A thing or two you listen here, my dear
You'll be punished so severely if you
Step out of line
And if you cry it will be double
You should stay out of trouble
And remember to be extremely careful

Why?

Why?

Why? Why? Did you hear what 'e said?

Just you wait for phys-ed!

What's phys-ed?

Physical education!

My mummy says I'm a miracle

My daddy said I would be the teacher's pet

School is really fun according to my mum

Dad says I would learn the alphabet

The alphabet? You'd better learn to listen
Kid!

And so you think you're able
To survive this mess by
Being a prince or a princess
You will soon see
There's no escaping tragedy
And even if you put in heaps of effort
You're just wasting energy
Cause your life as you know
It is ancient history
I have suffered in this jail
Have been trapped inside this cage for ages
This living 'ell
But, if I try I can remember
Back before my life had ended
Before my happy days were over
Before I first heard the pealing of the bell
Like you, I was curious
So innocent, I asked a thousand questions
But unless you want to suffer
Listen up and I will teach you
A thing or two you listen here, my dear
You'll be punished so severely if you
Step out of line
And if you cry it will be double
You should stay out of trouble
And remember to be extremely careful

Why?

Why? Why? Didn't you heard what we said?

Just you wait for phys-ed
Just you wait for phys-ed

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Why why why why why why why? Why

Just you wait for phys-ed!