Story Behind The Song

protagonist's vocation is important to story, and this song reflects introduction

Song Description

protagonist in rock opera/musical describing what he does

Lyrics

Tourist Trap
whether solo or on a tour with me
I will teach you all the tourist trade techniques
if youÂ?re local a taxiÂ?s no big deal
but if youÂ?re visiting beware the tripled fee
I will tell you where itÂ?s good to eat
and if the local beer will be good company

Across Malaysia; the beach in Phuket
thatÂ?s where I ply my trade to teach you what you need
IÂ?m the tourist, professional tourist
I will teach you all the scams and traps and schemes

donÂ?t forget the little purse you hide beneath
your blouse or shirt, so you arenÂ?t prey to the street thieves
and when abroad get to know the embassy
it might end up the only place for your retreat

Moscow, Tallinn, Strasbourg , Milan
The coldest places are the easiest to leave
But deep in Java , in- town Jakarta
Indonesia where my travels most take me

a game a crowd, larceny by trick
a game where pick-pockets will change you up

a con where winners are paid to flash some cash
a con where losers are heaven sent

a ruse mastered with labor, guile and flare
a simple ruse where money changes hands

a simple game of which you all should be aware a simple game that will leave you shaken up