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It’s Not a Good Idea Lyrics by Love’s Labour’s Lost: The Musical

Love’s Labour’s Lost: Original Cast Recording

2014

[PRINCESS]
It's not a good idea to listen to these boys
They swear they are in love, then treat our hearts like little toys
They send us empty words in rhyme, why does it get you every time?
They made a solemn oath that didn't last a single day
So, it's not a good idea to put much faith in things they say
'Cause any love that comes this fast is a folly that won't last
[KATHERINE]
But if they really are in love?
[PRINCESS]
What is love? What does it mean?
He thinks he loves a plastic princess, not a partner, not a queen
[ROSALINE]
He doesn't notice who he's chasing, he just likes to make the chase
[PRINCESS]
He makes these grand elaborate gestures, but won't look me in the face
[ROSALINE]
He talks and talks so he can cover up his insecurities
[PRINCESS]
He is exactly like my Dad
[PRINCESS & ROSALINE]
Oh no
[PRINCESS]
He's exactly like me
[PRINCESS & ROSALINE]
So. It's not a good idea to think it's real
The words they use to describe the way they think they feel
They're just in love with saying they're in love
[PRINCESS & ROSALINE]
It's not a good idea
[BOYET]
On wenches on, love doth approach!
[PRINCESS]
But what, come they in the middle of my song?
[BOYET]
They do. They do, and are apparell'd thus:
Like turtleneck-wearing East German performance artists
[PRINCESS]
And will they so?
Well, if that's their big idea, we can beat them at their game
They are coming in disguise, well ladies we can do the same
And our lovers will be tasked for when they come, we will be masked
Hold, take thou this, my sweet, and give me thine
So shall Berowne take me for Rosaline
And change your favors too; so shall your loves woo contrary, deceived by these removes
[KATHERINE]
But in this changing what is your intent?
[PRINCESS]
My intent is to cross theirs
[ROSALINE]
And if they ask us to dance?
[PRINCESS]
We will not move a foot
[MARIA]
And if they say pretty speeches?
[PRINCESS]
We will just stay put
[KATHERINE]
And if they say they’re in love?
[PRINCESS]
They say an awful lot
But words are easy, commitment is not
He has to learn to stop his heart from beating
He has to learn to stop his blood from heating
He has to learn to stop his head from cheating
[GIRLS]
Cause it's not a good idea to trust these boys
When they treat our hearts like little toys
They're just in love with saying they're in love
[JAQUENETTA]
But if I believe Armado with all of his flaws
[PRINCESS]
They're dressing up like Germans, they just want our applause
[JAQUENETTA]
But maybe I'm running from my best chance
[PRINCESS]
They only want a quick romance
[GIRLS]
We'll show these men that if they want us, they can't act like little boys
[KATHERINE]
If he would stop quit all the dancing
[MARIA]
And with making so much noise
[JAQUENETTA]
If he would dress like he was normal
[PRINCESS]
And admit that I was right
[ROSALINE]
If he would listen for a minute
[GIRLS]
All of this could end tonight
But it's not a good idea to think it’s real
It's part of the game the way they say they feel
‘Cause if they think that love's a game
Then knock for knock we'll do the same
Just keep your cool and learn to play your part
We are wise girls to mock our lovers so
It's a very good idea
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Love’s Labour’s Lost: The Musical

Love’s Labour’s Lost: The Musical

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