Suggestive themes, exploitation, mild drug references
These lyrics tell the story of a showgirl's life, framed as a cautionary yet ultimately empowering narrative. The content includes references to a father who 'whored around,' a mother who 'took pills,' a woman who made her living as a provocative dancer ('garters and fishnets'), and themes of exploitation and survival in the entertainment industry. The line 'the more you play, the more that you pay' carries a suggestive double meaning about the transactional nature of the showgirl world. References to 'bruises,' being 'ripped off like false lashes and thrown away,' and rivals wishing the narrator would 'hurry up and die' add mild darkness. Drug/alcohol references are subtle (pills, cigarette imagery). The sexual content is implied rather than explicit — the world of showgirls, fishnets, and garters, combined with innuendo about cost and availability, pushes this beyond purely innocent territory. The ending shifts to empowerment and self-reclamation, which softens the overall tone. No strong profanity is present. The content is most suitable for mid-teen audiences and above who can contextualize the industry commentary and mature themes.
showgirl life
exploitation
empowerment
sexual innuendo
drug references
family dysfunction
Her name was Kitty Made her money being pretty and witty They gave her the keys to this city Then they said she didn't do it legitly, uh I bought a ticket She's dancing in her garters and fishnets 50 in the cast, zero missteps Looking back, I guess it was kismet I waited by the stage door Packed in with the autograph hounds Barking her name Then glowing like the end of a cigarette Wow, she came out I said, "You're living my drеam" Then she said to me "Hеy, thank you for the lovely bouquet You're sweeter than a peach But you don't know the life of a showgirl, babe And you're never, ever gonna Wait, the more you play, the more that you pay You're softer than a kitten So you don't know the life of a showgirl, babe And you're never gonna wanna" She was a menace The baby of the family in Lenox Her father whored around like all men did Her mother took pills and played tennis So she waited by the stage door As the club promoter arrived She said, "I'd sell my soul to have a taste of a magnificent life That's all mine" But that's not what showgirls get They leave us for dead Hey, thank you for the lovely bouquet You're sweeter than a peach But you don't know the life of a showgirl, babe And you're never, ever gonna Wait, the more you play, the more that you pay You're softer than a kitten So you don't know the life of a showgirl, babe And you're never gonna wanna I took her pearls of wisdom Hung them from my neck I paid my dues with every bruise I knew what to expect Do you wanna take a skate on the ice inside my veins? They ripped me off like false lashes And then threw me away And all the headshots on the walls Of the dance hall are of the witches Who wish I'd hurry up and die But I'm immortal now, baby dolls I couldn't if I tried So I say "Thank you for the lovely bouquet I'm married to the hustle And now I know the life of a showgirl, babe And I'll never know another Pain hidden by the lipstick and lace (lipstick and lace) Sequins are forever, and now I know the life of a showgirl, babe Wouldn't have it any other way" (Thank you for the lovely bouquet) oh Wouldn't have it any other way (Thank you for the lovely bouquet) Hey, Kitty (Thank you for lovely bouquet) Now I make my money being pretty and witty Thank you for the lovely bouquet Thank you for an unforgettable night We will see you next time Give it up for the band And the dancers And of course, Sabrina I love you, Taylor That's our show We love you so much Goodnight!
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