Lyrics: Alan Menken/Glenn Slater
Music: Alan Menken/Glenn Slater
Varian: Cassandra, you're angry, I get it
Believe me, I know what it's like
But you are making a mistake
The path of hate is a dangerous track
You take one step and it's hard to turn back
It pulls you along and though it seems wrong
It feels right
Don't you see this path you're on
Leaves a permanent mark?
It feels good at first
Then it slowly turns dark
With each passing day you're further astray from the light
Suddenly you lose your way
And lose the thread
Lose your cool
Then lose your head
Every loss is harder to excuse
Then you'll see you'll lose your faith
And lose your soul
Till you lose complete control
And realize there's nothing left to lose
Nothing left to lose
Cass, trust me,
Becoming the villain isn't the answer
Cassandra: Is that what you think I am?
The path I'm on is a path paved in black
I'm taking that road and I'm not looking back
Each twist and each turn
Leads straight where I'm yearning to go
Yes, it's true, my path is dark
But I see where it ends
My rivals will fall as my power ascends
Despise me, that's fine
I'm taking what's mine
Even so
Not like you!
You lost your nerve
You lost the game
But you and I, we're not the same
I'm not lost
This fate was mine to choose
So I chose to lose my doubts
And lose my chains
Lose each weakness that remains
Now that I have nothing left to lose
Nothing left to lose
Varian: You have so much to hold on to
Cassandra: I only want my rightful dues
Varian: Listen, please! You've lost your grip and lost your mind
Cassandra: Lose, I'm not gonna lose
Varian: All's not lost, don't be so blind (Cassandra: I refuse)
Varian: Cut your losses, drop the IOUs (Cassandra: I refuse)
Cassandra: I lose no tears and lose no sleep (Varian: Oh, choose)
What I want I'll take and keep (Varian: It's time for you to choose)
Cassandra: You can't stop
Cassandra & Varian: The turning of the screws
Cassandra: You'll stay in that cage until this is done
And, just in case you think of escaping
Now I have nothing left to lose