[King tyndareus]
Men and women of Greece
I present to you the most beautiful woman in the world
My daughter, Princess Helen of Argos!
[Men]
Pick me, pick me, pick
Pick me, pick me, pick
Pick me, pick me, pick
Pick me, pick me
[Menelaus]
I’ve heard the stories, I’ve heard the songs
And they don’t come close to the truth
‘Cause Helen’s beauty is more than strong
Helen, I would go to war for you
[Odysseus]
Menelaus
[Menelaus]
Ody, you’ve gotta help me get her
If she's not mine I'll never
Ever live this one down
[Odysseus]
Menelaus, don't you worry
I've got you, trust me
I've got a plan so
Don't you go giving up on me now
Let's go get her!
[Men]
Pick me, pick me, pick
Pick me, pick me, pick
Pick me, pick me, pick
Pick me, pick me
[Penelope]
It must be nice to be fought for with so many guys
[Helen]
I will admit that it has its advantages
[Penelope]
Helen, they’re savages, look at them fighting relentlessly
They beat each other up senselessly
[Helen]
Jealous, Penelope?
[Penelope]
No
[Helen]
‘Cause sooner or later, you’re gonna be in my shoes
Sooner or later, you’re gonna have to choose, too
[Penelope]
Says who?
Don’t forget that these men want power
Power so they can tower, and place themselves above
[Helen]
So what?
[Penelope]
Silly Helen, how’s this? Some intellectual prowess
Over some savage, now is just not my time for love
[Odysseus]
Excuse me, miss
[Penelope]
Who are you?
[Odysseus]
If you would let us pass through
I promise you it would be the greatest choice you've ever made
We're only here for love, love and a bit of luck too
[Penelope]
Luck's nothing more than figuring out the right time and place
[Odysseus]
Exactly, your grace
Excuse me, mister king
The name is Odysseus
From overseas
[Odysseus, men]
I came to give some council
Look outside
The men who fight will ignite a riot (riot!)
But I've got a plan, we should try it (try it!)
See, I know how to keep the men quiet
[Helen, men]
How'd you get in here? (Silence!)
[King Tyndareus]
You may proceed
[Odysseus]
Thank you, your majesty
Now to avoid this travesty
I propose that the men swore on an oath
An oath to the gods, that whomever miss Helen selects, the men will protect
In effect!
Everybody prospers, everybody wins
'Cause everyone wants a chance at Helen!
And only those who swear the oath
Can win the eligibility to be her husband
[King Tyndareus]
A man of reason, how swell
I expect you'll swear to the oath
As well?
[Odysseus]
For you, your highness?
Of course
Who knows the future may tell
[Penelope & Helen]
Who's that man?
Look at him!
Sweet talking my father!
[Helen]
I've made my choice
You're the one for me
You're the boy
[Odysseus]
Oh, but Helen
Take my word for it
Menelaus is right for you
On top of that, you're not the one I choose
[Helen]
Excuse me, what?
[Penelope]
Picked me, picked me, he
Picked me, picked me, he
[Odysseus & Penelope]
Picked me, picked me, she (he)
Picked me, picked me
