Honor To Us All
Beth Fowler and Chorus Lyrics

This is what you give me to work with
The task seems difficult but I'll work it out.

Well, honey, I've seen worse
I've faced tougher challenges than this before.

We're going to turn this sow's ear Into a silk purse
We'll transform you into a beautiful bride.

We'll have you washed and dried Primped and polished Till you glow with pride Trust me recipe for instant bride You'll bring honor to us all
We'll clean you up and make you look beautiful, which will bring pride and honor to our family.

Wait and see When we're through Boys will gladly go to war for you With good fortune And a great hairdo You'll bring honor to us all
Once we're done with you, men will adore you and go to great lengths to win your heart, bringing honor to us.

A girl can bring her family Great honor in one way By striking a good match And this could be the day
A girl can honor her family by finding a good husband, and this could be your chance.

Men want girls with good taste Calm Obedient Who work fast-paced With good breeding And a tiny waist You'll bring honor to us all
Men prefer girls who are tasteful, calm, obedient, hardworking, from a good family, and having a slim waist. If you become such a girl, you'll honor our family by finding a good husband.

We all must serve our Emperor Who guards us from the Huns A man by bearing arms A girl by bearing sons
It's our duty to serve the Emperor and protect ourselves from the Huns. Men do this by joining the army, women do this by having children.

When we're through You can't fail Like a lotus blossom Soft and pale How could any fellow Say "no sale" You'll bring honor to us all
Once we're done with you, you'll be flawless and irresistible like a lotus blossom, and no man would refuse you. This will bring pride and honor to our family.

There, you're ready Not yet An apple for serenity A pendant for balance Beads of jade for beauty You must proudly show it Now add a cricket just for luck And even you can't blow it
You're almost there, but you need to wear some accessories for serenity, balance, and beauty, and also carry a cricket for good luck. You must show them off with pride.

Ancestors Hear my plea Help me not to make a Fool of me And to not uproot My family tree Keep my father standing tall
I beg of my ancestors not to let me embarrass myself or dishonor the family. Please don't let me do anything that affects my father's reputation.

Scarier than the undertaker We are meeting our matchmaker Destiny Guard our girls And our future As it fast unfurls Please look kindly on These cultured pearls Each a perfect porcelain doll
We are meeting the matchmaker, who is scarier than death itself. Destiny, please protect our girls and our future as it unfolds quickly. Please bless them as they are like perfect porcelain dolls.

Please bring honor to us (Please bring honor to us) Please bring honor to us (Please bring honor to us) Please bring honor to us all
Please bring honor to our family by finding a good husband and being the perfect wife. This is our biggest hope.