[Verse 1] He said "I'll take you into town" I grabbed my bag I dressed up proud Dreams of shoes and sparkly things Lured me on that outbound bus We stepped off by the centre doors I’m thinking “browsing Coffee Stores” Then suddenly we’re in full stride This is not what I signed up for [Chorus] Rather alarming route march Through the Victoria Centre Masquerading as a shopping trip We power-walked past every thing Bought nothing Not a single thing Had one wee That was the highlight of it But I'd rather do that with Mousie Than something splendid with anyone else (oh Mousie) [Verse 2] He zigzags like a seasoned scout “I know a shortcut In and out” I’m two steps back and out of breath Keeping up as best I could. Past three sales and half‑price coats I only saw his fading back He calls it “getting errands done” I call it a Military Quick Step [Chorus] Rather alarming route march Through the Victoria Centre Masquerading as a shopping trip We power-walked past every thing Bought nothing Not a single thing Had one wee That was the highlight of it But I'd rather do that with Mousie Than something splendid with anyone else (oh Mousie) [Bridge] Dear diary Date and time Blister count and tired sighs Smudged ink Tiny comic strip Of my heroic “shopping trip” (hey!) [Chorus] Rather alarming route march Through the Victoria Centre Masquerading as a shopping trip We power-walked past every thing Bought nothing Not a single thing Had one wee And honestly I don’t regret it a bit ‘Cause I’d rather race round with Mousie Than stand still Shooting the breeze With anyone else [Outro] Bought nothing Had one wee! Still my favourite Company
