Marquis!

As I look back over my shoulder, I see him watching me I know there can be nothing between us Because I know he is a Marquis And though I may love him And I know that he loves me There can be nothing between us Because he is a Marquis We were never meant for each other But each other is what we want But instead I am to be a Queen Destined to daunt and flaunt I can not marry him, Love him though I may He is to far beneath me I’m to be nothing more than a display A plaything to the King Until his boredom kicks in I’m nothing but a pretty face He cares not what’s within He doesn’t want a smart woman Just someone to breed him sons I happen to be his fancy, now I’m soon to be undone He knows not what is in my heart Cares not that I don’t love him All I want is a life of love But my prospects are looking grim So I wave farewell to the one I love And proceed to the gallows ahead And ready myself to marry the King While wishing it was a Marquis instead.