"A Cautionary Tale" lyrics

[JANIS:]
It's a cautionary tale of fear and lust and pride
Based on actual events where people died

[DAMIAN, spoken:]
No one died
[sung:]
But how far would you go
To be popular and hot?
Would you resist temptation?

[JANIS:]
No, you would not!
Just admit it

[BOTH:]
Sometimes mean is what you are
Mean is easier than nice
And though mean can take you far
Maybe this will make you think twice

[DAMIAN, spoken:]
Kick! Layout! Fosse!

[BOTH:]
This is a cautionary tale
About corruption and betrayal!

[DAMIAN:]
And getting hit by a bus!

[JANIS:]
You can't buy integrity at the mall, it's not for sale

[DAMIAN, spoken:]
Nice

[JANIS, spoken:]
Thank you

[BOTH:]
This is a cautionary tale

[ENSEMBLE:]
OHHH. OHHH. AYYAYA. AYYAYA

[DAMIAN, spoken:]
Our story begins across the globe in Africa. Africa!