Cleopatra
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Ra, ra, Cleopatra!
Introducing the famous queen of Egypt, Cleopatra with excitement.

Famous beauty coming at ya!
Cleopatra is recognized as one of the most beautiful women of her time and this made her famous. Hence, her beauty is still relevant today.

Ra ra, patra Cleo!
Paying tribute to Cleopatra by chanting her name again.

Guys all go gaga for me-o!
Cleopatra is aware of her beauty and how it affects men. She is the object of attention and admiration.

I am a leader
Cleopatra is a respected leader. She is the Queen of Egypt and is in power.

And a lady and a queen
Despite being a leader, Cleopatra is also a lady and dignified Queen. She embodies strength and grace.

I'm Cleopatra
Introducing herself once again as the legendary Queen of Egypt.

Such a queen, never been seen
Cleopatra is unique and incomparable. No queen has ever been like her.

I am a pharoah
Cleopatra is the Queen, but pharaoh is a male title. However, she is still in control despite traditional gender roles.

Yet they're-o meant to be guys
Pharaohs are typically men, but Cleopatra defies this assumption by being a female pharaoh.

But I don't care-o
Cleopatra does not care about tradition or what is expected of her. She is confident and unapologetic about who she is.

I just wear-o beard disguise
Cleopatra enjoys playing with gender norms and even wears a beard disguise to mock traditional male power.

My mum and dad were pharoahs
Cleopatra comes from royal bloodline, both her parents were pharaohs.

I thought my rule's due
Cleopatra believes she has the right to rule due to her royal lineage.

But both my older sisters
Cleopatra had older sisters who also had their eyes on the throne.

Thought that they should rule too
Her older sisters also believed they had the right to rule.

Oh dear, they both died!
Cleopatra's sisters both died, making way for her and her rule.

I wonder who that would leave
Cleopatra is wondering who will be next in line for the throne.

Little me-o, pharoah Cleo?
In the end, Cleopatra becomes the ruler of Egypt.

Okay, no time to grieve!
Cleopatra has no time to mourn and has to get back to the business of ruling Egypt.

Think that's alarming, you'd be right
Cleopatra's life was full of drama and alarming events.

But it gets worse
Cleopatra is warning us that the story gets even more complicated and dramatic.

Married my half brother
Cleopatra married her half-brother, Ptolemy XIII to solidify her power.

And we ruled the universe
Together, Cleopatra and Ptolemy XIII ruled Egypt as a team until his death.

That bad romance
Cleopatra's relationship with her half-brother can be seen as an unhealthy romance.

Led to an overcrowded throne
Their relationship caused political complications due to their shared rule.

But then he died, boo-hoo
Cleopatra's half-brother, and husband, dies leading to her needing a new partner.

So now I rule alone
Cleopatra becomes the sole ruler of Egypt after her husband's death.

Wah, wah, wah, wah, wah
A playfully exaggerated crying sound effect, used to build tension.

All hail lady Cleo!
Cleopatra is acknowledged and celebrated as the Queen of Egypt.

Wah, wah, wah, la, la
Continuing the sound effect while adding a playful tune.

Coolest pharoah by far!
Cleopatra is being recognized as one of the most 'cool' pharaohs of all time.

Fashion topped my list of vices
Cleopatra was known for her love of fashion and dressing up.

Bathed in asses' milk and spices
Cleopatra was also known for her elaborate beauty routines, such as bathing in a bath of asses' milk and exotic spices.

Then I dressed like goddess Isis
Cleopatra was inspired by the goddess Isis and would dress up like her.

Long, black hair in ringlets nicest
Cleopatra's long, curly hair was one of her defining features, which she was known for.

Viper's tooth for men entices
Cleopatra was known for her use of perfume, often utilizing exotic ingredients like snake venom.

Finest linen robe, top prices!
Cleopatra was known for her luxurious, high-quality clothes that were expensive and made of the finest fabrics.

Married another brother
Cleopatra married her younger brother, Ptolemy XIV after her previous husband's death.

He's an okay geezer
Cleopatra's marriage to Ptolemy XIV seems to have been less important or significant compared to her previous marriages.

But never told
Cleopatra did not tell her husband about her love affair with Julius Caesar.

Of my love for Julius Caesar
Cleopatra had a love affair with Julius Caesar, who she hoped would father her child and make him pharaoh.

Had Caesar's child and hoped
Cleopatra had a child with Julius Caesar, and hoped this would help solidify her place in Rome.

That he'd be crowned king
They wanted their child to be crowned and recognized as the next powerful figurehead in Rome.

My bro said no, I said 'Oh!'
Cleopatra's brother refused to crown their child king and Cleopatra was upset.

And I murdered him
Cleopatra had her brother killed to eliminate the opposition for her rule.

Cause I am Cleopatra
Reasserting herself as the powerful queen of Egypt.

Egypt's royalty
Cleopatra is not just the ruler but also belongs to the royal lineage of Egypt.

The ruling pharoah, don't you dare-o
Asserting her authority as the reigning pharaoh of Egypt.

Mess with me!
A warning to those who dare to cross or challenge Cleopatra's reign.

My pokerface smiles
Cleopatra is a skilled politician and strategist. She can put on a poker face to hide her true feelings.

Only when I see
However, there is one exception to her poker face.

A man who takes my fancy like
Cleopatra enjoys men's attention and is drawn to men whom she finds attractive.

Oh! Mark Antony!
Cleopatra falls in love and has a romantic relationship with Mark Antony.

Wah, wah, wah, wah, wah
The dramatic sound effect returns, indicating the story's climax.

Another Roman leader
Mark Antony was a powerful Roman military and political leader.

Wah, wah, wah, la, la
Continuing the playful sound effect.

No Egyptian crowd pleaser
Despite being Cleopatra's lover, Mark Antony was not well-liked among the Egyptian people.

Finally, I'd met my matcher!
Cleopatra falls in love with Mark Antony and finally meets someone who is her equal.

Ends in death for him and me-o!
Their relationship ended tragically with both Cleopatra and Mark Antony dying.

My life was a drama
Summing up, Cleopatra's life has been full of twists, politics, power struggles and drama.

I was one kooky mama!
Cleopatra was eccentric and unique, the 'kooky mama' - in her dressing, actions and politics.

Wah, wah, wah, you know
The playful, dramatic sound effect returns.

Today I'd be a favourite of the paparazzo!
If Cleopatra was alive today, her personality, unique fashion, and drama-filled life would have made her a hit with the paparazzi.