Expectations
KITCHEN - Belle and Sebastian Lyrics

Monday morning wake up knowing that you've got to go to school
Get up on Monday mornings with the understanding that you have the obligation to attend school

Tell your mum what to expect, she says it's right out of the blue
Inform your mother about what to anticipate, although she believes it is unexpected

Do you went to work in Debenham's, because that's what they expect
Did you choose to work in Debenham's department store because it aligns with what society expects from you

Start in Lingerie, and Doris is your supervisor
Commence your employment in the Lingerie department, where Doris holds the position of your supervisor

And the head said that you always were a queer one from the start
The head of the school mentioned that you have always been peculiar since the beginning

For careers you say you went to be remembered for your art
You claim that you pursued a career to be recognized for your artistic endeavors

Your obsessions get you known throughout the school for being strange
Your intense fixations result in you being notorious in school for your eccentricity

Making life-size models of the Velvet Underground in clay
Crafting full-scale replicas of the members of the Velvet Underground band using clay

In the queue for lunch they take the piss, you've got no appetite
While waiting in line for lunch, they mock you, knowing that you have no desire to eat

And the rumour is you never go with boys and you are tight
There is a rumor circulating that you never engage romantically with boys and are very reserved

So they jab you with a fork, you drop the tray and go berserk
As a result, they stab you with a fork, causing you to accidentally drop your tray and lose control

While your cleaning up the mess the teacher's looking up your skirt
While you are cleaning up the mess, the teacher discreetly glances up your skirt

You've been used, you're confused
You have been manipulated and now find yourself feeling perplexed

Write a song, I'll sing along
Express your emotions through music, and I will gladly join in singing

Are you calm? Settle down
Are you feeling calm now? Relax and compose yourself

Soon you will know that you are sane
In due time, you will come to realize that you are mentally stable

You're on top of the world again
You are once again feeling triumphant and confident

Monday morning wake up knowing that you've got to go to school
Start your Monday mornings with the awareness that you have the duty to attend school

Mum said she had little choice when she was young, so why should you?
Your mother mentioned that she had limited options when she was young, so why should you also be restricted?

Do you went to work in C&A, 'cause that's what they expect
Did you opt to work in C&A department store because it aligns with what society expects from you

Move to Ladieswear and take a feel off Joe the Storeman
Transfer to the Ladieswear section and engage in inappropriate touching with Joe the Storeman

Tell Veronica the secrets of the boy you never kissed
Confide in Veronica about the confidential details of the boy you have never kissed

She's got everything to gain 'cause she's a fat girl with a lisp
Veronica has much to gain from this exchange because she is an overweight girl with a speech impairment

She sticks up for you when you get aggravation from the snobs
Veronica defends you when the snobbish individuals bother or provoke you

'Cause you can't afford a blazer and you're always wearing clogs
This is because you are unable to afford a blazer and consistently wear clogs

At the interval you lock yourself away inside a room
During the break, you isolate yourself in a room to be alone

Heed of English gets you, asks you, 'What the Hell do you think you're doing?'
The head of the English department catches you and inquires, 'What do you believe you are doing?'

'Do you think you're better than the other kids? Well get outside.'
'Do you perceive yourself as superior to the other children? Then go outside.'

You've got permission, but you've got to make the bastard think he's right
Although you have authorization, you must ensure that the individual believes his viewpoint is correct