Singapore's a country I really like
But I must offer a word of warning
They tell you to 'off' your phone, light, Mike',
Meaning turn, not carry. Is light dawning?
They called me he, when I think I'm a she
I waited for somebody else to speak
But they were waiting for the speaker, me
They beckoned. If not, we'd have waited a week.
In Mandarin, he, she and it are the same
So it's safer to say sombody's name.
They asked for my team when they meant my theme
What are tea trees? They mean three teas.
And pilots on Singapore flights
Just before they turn off all the lights
And wish you all a pleasant night
The pilot will wish you a peasant fright.
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In England on our tiny island
I met a man who came from Thailand
He said he worked for the loyal bank
It took me a while to spot Royal bank.
Over in France, such a shame
We were confused by a hotel name
Why was Hotel de Ville closed?
It means the town hall, as each French person knows.
In France I was asked if I wanted some tea
So naturally, proudly, I said, 'merci';
I watched the tea strangely go
In French Please means yes, but Thank you means no.
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