A Cautionary Tale Songtext
It’s a cautionary tale of fear and lust and pride
Based on actual events where people died

[DAMIAN] No one died

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] Kick! Layout! Fosse!

[JANIS] 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] Nice

[JANIS, spoken] Thank you
[BOTH] This is a cautionary tale

[ENSEMBLE] OHHH. OHHH. AYYAYA. AYYAYA

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