Lyricist : Nell Benjamin

Composer : Jeff Richmond

Barrett:

It’s a cautionary tale of fear and lust and pride

Based on actual events where people died

Grey: (No one died)

But how far would you go

To be popular and hot?

Would you resist temptation?

Barrett: No, you would not!

Just admit it

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

G: Kick! Layout! Fosse!

This is a cautionary tale

About corruption and betrayal!

G: And getting hit by a bus!

You can’t buy integrity at the mall, it’s not for sale

G: Nice.

B: Thank u.

This is a cautionary tale

Ayaya. Ayaya.)

G:

Our story begins across the globe in Africa.