When you run a place like the City, there's a lot needs spinning
Schemes, smears and a web of lies to keep the family strong
And if, like Arachne, you got a golden tongue
And a mind weaves deceit like fine thread
Athena might just pay you a call
We don't deceive
We just twist the way that they perceive
Just think of all the things you could achieve
The truth is here for you and I to weave
In this world where reputation is king
Can't you see the change our talents could bring
If you let me take you under my wing
I'll teach you to be an artist of spin
Money flows easy when you're in the shadow of Athena
Power, freedom and the promise of more
But if you're like Arachne
The taste of sunlight is never enough
And ambition bites harder than any drug
But ambition can turn to pride, can turn to hubris
Thank you for all the chances you brought
But I've surpassed all the lessons you taught
I'm too good to just be part of your plot
To trap me in your web, I will not be caught
You turn down my generosity
When I'm the one who put you on your feet
Leave now and crawl back on your knees
Because you are nothing without me
Maybe, like Arachne, you're sick of the shadows
You want your day in the sun
But the politics in the City is dirtier than the rain
And if you're running for office against Zeus' chosen
The mud you sling has to burn
And maybe you're not careful enough where you throw it
With the sexual indiscretion Zeus has bought
I'll cast Olympian name into the dirt
Paint a lurid print for all to see
Of all your pretty lies and your deceit
And the victory that I have earned
A claim to power I have always yearned
I will no longer stay behind the scenes
I'll weave my dream reality
Your death is just bad luck, of course
The streets are so dangerous
And random violence happens all the time
Even to someone like Arachne
But don't worry
Nothing goes to waste in the City
And they left your brain in perfect shape
The Acheron has a special place for minds like yours
Especially if you've got a voice the people trust
You still get to spin, in a way, but it just goes to show
It doesn't matter what you weave
If you're caught in a web before you even begin
The Olympians have your best interests at heart
Recent smears against Zeus have proven to be fraudulent
Remember to be grateful for the benevolence of Olympus
Have you considered applying for Acheron pre-selection?
The Olympians have your best interests at heart
Recent smears against Zeus have proven to be fraudulent
Remember to be grateful for the benevolence of Olympus
Have you considered applying for Acheron pre-selection?