Personality
Mercer Johnny Lyrics

When Madam Pompadour was on a ballroom floor
In the past, during a ballroom dance, Madam Pompadour was present

Said all the gentlemen "Obviously,"
All the gentlemen there remarked without doubt

"The madam has the cutest personality"
They all agreed that Madam Pompadour had an attractive and admirable character

And think of all the books about do Barry's looks
Consider all the writings on how Du Barry appeared

What was it made her the toast of Paree?
What was it that made her the most celebrated or popular person at Paris

She had a well-developed personality
It was her good character that made her famous

(What did Romeo see in Juliet?)
(What was it about Juliet that Romeo was attracted to?)

(Or Figaro in Figarette?)
(What did Figaro see in Figarette?)

(Or Jupiter in Juno?)
(What attracted Jupiter to Juno?)

You know!
You understand what I'm talking about

And when Salome danced and had the boys entranced
When Salome danced and had the boys captivated

No doubt it must have been easy to see
It was undoubtedly easy to see

That she knew how to use her personality
She knew how to make use of her good character

(A girl can learn to spell and take dictation well)
(A girl can have excellent spelling and dictation skills)

(And never sit on the boss's left knee)
(And never be inappropriately close with her superiors)

(Unless she's got a perfect personality)
(Unless she has a perfect character)

(A girl can get somewhere in spite of stringy hair)
(A girl can still be successful despite having bad hair)

(Or even just a bit bowed at the knee)
(Or even having a slightly bowed posture)

(If she can show a faultless personality)
(If she can demonstrate an impeccable character)

Why are certain girls offered certain things
Why are certain girls given specific privileges or opportunities

Like sable coats and wedding rings?
Like expensive sable fur coats and wedding bands?

By men who wear their spats right?
By men who present themselves as classy and fashionable?

(That's right!)
(That's indeed correct!)

(So don'tcha say "I'm smart and have the kindest heart")
(So don't just say 'I'm intelligent and kind-hearted')

(Or "what a wonderful sister I'd be")
(Or 'I'd make a great sister')

Just tell me how you like my
Tell me what you think of my

"Rufff!!
Rufff!!" (a reference to a dog's bark)

(Personality)
(My attractive character)

Baby, you've got the cutest
Baby, Your attractive character is very appealing

Personality!!
Character that's appealing to me!!