Story Behind The Song

"Fame Game" is a spoof version of TV talent competitions like "X Factor", the intention being that it be performed by school, college, and youth theatre groups. It is a light-hearted, fun show, in which good eventually triumphs and the hero gets the mon

Song Description

Despite his own inability to sing - that's why he raps this number and the backing singers have to explain his motives - Cyril is the brains behind the talent competition, and he delights in being rude and abrasive with the hopeless wannabees.

Lyrics

I Know I may seem mean,
But I'm just cursed with foresight.
I have the satisfaction of always being right.
It's nice to find a singer who you instantly adore,
But really, rather more often, it's just those whom you abhor.

He knows that they're young,
He knows that they're dead keen,
He doesn't think he's evil,
He's gratuitously mean.

Sometimes I do not enjoy,
Sometimes I do not approve,
You must realise that I'm doing you a favour
When it's you I remove.
I admit I sometimes harshly judge,
You like the fact that I won't budge.

You also like his coldness,
His slightly wicked way.
You lap up Cyril's sneering,
So the audience returns say.

Chos:

I'm so good at being bad,
It's the most fun that I have ever had.
Making the most if this latest fad.
It's so good!
It's so good to be so bad!

I'm just the one who points out that the emperor is naked,
When you're so bad there's no point in being understated.
You want to be a hit, You want to be a star,
I just hold the mirror up, it shows you how you truly are.

It's not your fault you can't dance,
And your voice is quite rank,
I believe in honesty,
I am absolutely frank.

Chos:

I'm so good at being bad,
It's the most fun that I have ever had.
Making the most if this latest fad.
It's so good!
It's so good to be so bad!