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Artist: Mean Girls (Broadway Musical)
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A Cautionary Tale
Read A Cautionary Tale lyrics by Mean Girls (Broadway Musical) on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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A Cautionary Tale
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[Janis]
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 being mean is what you are
Because is easier than nice
And though mean can take you far
Maybe this will make you think twice
[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 and it’s not for sale
[Damian]
Nice
[Janis]
Thank you
[Both]
This is a cautionary tale
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