Baby doll is on her trapeze   Wearing the smile that she never sees   Thinking of dollar as she tries to tease      Time to play Sheba on a wooden stage   Taking off the clothes that are grimy with age   Rubbing down the skin that is white and cold   And the sticking plasters that cover up the holes   Stared at by a man that would do her harm   Needs to earn the money that will feed his arm   He promised you security safe and warm   He promised you security safe and warm      They'll never know the hurt that you feel inside   The emptiness you try to hide      I would melt your eyes that are glassy and cold   And as for the future when you grow old   Baby doll   Baby doll   They'll never know the hurt you feel inside   The emptiness you try to hide      Take a tiny costume from a pile of clothes   Just a touch of glitter and a glow of gold   Pick on a failure make his knees go weak   Mouth open, eyes wide, fake your peak      He'll wipe a line of dribble falling from his mouth   Make your wages later when you're back at his house   Try to hide the mirror 'cause it's never kind   Kick start the heart that's so hard to find   Try to save the beauty and to draw the line   Baby, baby, baby doll   Continue your search for a genuine love   Continue your search for a genuine love      Baby, baby, baby doll