Enlightened Sexism

Your hypocritical, stereotypical, hypercritical standards
We're gonna put them to the test and put an end to this hate fest
Cause we could all use a little rest

For all these hurdles you've put us through
On how to act and look and what to do
In this paradox without a clue

Xena was a warrior princess
That girl really had some sass
She was independent and successful
Not to mention she could kick some ass

She could be a feminist's hero
Too bad she had to be a size zero
In order to have some class

Your hypocritical, stereotypical, hypercritical standards
Will you hold us up too?
What are we supposed to do
In this paradox without a clue

Well, hold a mirror up to yourself
And all those products on your shelf
And bid them adieu

But hasn't feminism come a long way?
So that makes everything we're doing okay
As long as we're being ironic
It's not degrading, it's called being sardonic

So next time you turn on your television
And see what looks like progress being undone
Just let reality TV have their fun

Your hypocritical, stereotypical, hypercritical standards
We're gonna put them to the test and put an end to this hate fest
Cause we could all use a little rest

For all these hurdles you've put us through
On how to act and look and what to do
In this paradox without a clue

What would you do if we didn't need you anymore?
Who would you tell not to buy in what stores?
We're all just a part of your scheme
You need to keep us in a state of low self-esteem
In order to sell your drugs and sell your creams

Your hypocritical, stereotypical, hypercritical standards
Will you hold us up too?
What are we supposed to do
In this paradox without a clue

Well, hold a mirror up to yourself
And all those products on your shelf
And bid them adieu