china doll

the boys used to steal you, force a kiss on your ruby lips
flaunt you like a trophy, eventually gave you the slip
the girls used to dress you up in old discarded clothes
by & by, you made the rounds- where you'll end nobody knows

stupid girl, you got what you deserve
china doll, you got what you deserve

the fissures on your face are blue like vein on fine white skin
how many arms have danced you 'round, stroked your porcelain?
how many voices whispered secrets in your cold glazed ear?
you'll never have a voice to tell what you see or feel or hear

stupid girl, you got what you deserve
china doll, you got what you deserve

stuffing bursting at the seam
eyes seen more than you ever dreamed
helpless, cornflower blue
let him open & shut your eyes for you

stupid girl, you got what you deserve
china doll, you got what you deserve

careful where you put your naked feet
there's glass all over the floor...