Step by Step

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[MINISTER NAZARA] As you know, our status quo is quite unbearable Half the castle's unrepairable We're in total disarray [MINISTER BOLINAR] Where we've had such charm and style and grace and elegance Now we're babysitting elephants [MINISTER NAZARA] It's completely not okay Don't you wish that we could gussy up the place again? [MINISTER BOLINAR] Dress in satin silk and lace again [MINISTER NAZARA] Like we did when times were good Just imagine entertaining VIPs again [MINISTER BOLINAR] Drinking wine and eating cheese again [MINISTER NAZARA] Well, what if wе really could? [MINISTER BOLINAR] Ha, it's never gonna happеn [MINISTER NAZARA] It can [MINISTER BOLINAR] It won't [MINISTER NAZARA] It will We now have a chance to get back in the dance But we can't just sit still We need to step Step in a new direction Step towards a new perfection Step after step until all our problems are gone And step by step If we keep stepping forward Step without looking backward Then we can all move on [MINISTER BOLINAR, spoken] But wait, what are you proposing? [MINISTER NAZARA] Lucky us, tonight the princess comes of age at last Meaning we can set the stage at last For a brand new queen to reign [MINISTER BOLINAR, spoken] That's good [MINISTER NAZARA] And when she has put the palace once again at ease [MINISTER BOLINAR, spoken] We bring back the old amenities? [MINISTER BOLINA & MINISTER NAZARA] And we'll toast them with champagne [MINISTER BOLINAR, spoken] I like it [MINISTER NAZARA, spoken] Please, you'll love it [MINISTER BOLINAR] You're right, I think I do [MINISTER BOLINA & MINISTER NAZARA] With style and with craft we'll have choreographed a benevolent coup [MINISTER BOLINAR & MINISTER NAZARA, MINISTER BOLINA, MINISTER NAZARA] Let's take that step Step in the new direction Call it a cross correct Step after step Until we can pass the baton And step by step As we keep stepping upward No one will think it's awkward When we have passed the wall [MINISTER NAZARA] Step one, ease the royals aside [MINISTER BOLINAR] Step two, we announce that they've died [MINISTER NAZARA] Step three, once the teardrops have dried [MINISTER BOLINAR] The popular daughter steps in [MINISTER NAZARA, MINISTER BOLINAR, MINISTER NAZARA & MINISTER BOLINA] Next step, give the princess a crown Next step, and a fabulous gown Next step, watch the girl take the town So easy A breeze If the princess agrees Then the dance will begin [INSTRUMENTAL] [ELLIAN] The after part won't matter, the spell will be unbound [MINISTER BOLINAR] If not? [ELLIAN] But it will [MINISTER NAZARA] Yes, whatever [MINISTER BOLINAR] But still [MINISTER BOLINAR & MINISTER NAZARA] You'll agree to be crowned [ELLIAN] Yes, it's time to step [MINISTER NAZARA] Step in a new direction [ELLIAN] Back towards a reconnection [ELLIAN, MINISTER NAZARA, & MINISTER BOLINAR] Step after step And then all our problems'll be gone Step by step [ELLIAN] After the celebration [MINISTER NAZARA & MINISTER BOLINAR] After the coronation [ELLIAN] Then we can all rule on [MINISTER NAZARA & MINISTER BOLINAR] Then we'll all move on [ELLIAN, MINISTER NAZARA, & MINISTER BOLINAR] Then we'll at last move on