Cautionary Tales
Jon Bellion Lyrics

Heard he was born as a beast and a ghost
Rumors say he had a difficult birth and carries a dark presence with him

On the East of a coast, where they eat you for jokes, uh
The place he was born is known for being harsh and cruel

I know a guy who said his mom knew a man
The rumors about him are so widespread that people claim to know others who know the truth

Who's mother's sister saw him in the mall one time
Stories about him are passed down through people's families

Heard he was high and he rode to the sky
He is rumored to have gone on a mystical journey by consuming drugs

And it opened and God played a song he recorded
He had a religious experience where God communicated with him through music

He wrote it down
He documented this experience

But he only play the record for his wife sometimes
He keeps this experience very private

Heard he survived, on an island with Vikes
There are stories about him living on a secluded island with dangerous Viking-like individuals

That provided with Valkyrie, sirens, and pirates
The people on this island are mythical and fantastical in nature

Don't know the guy, yeah uh
The truth is that no one really knows him

But they talk about his verses in the night sometimes
Despite not knowing him, his artistry and rumored experiences are talked about in whispers at night

Big reign, the sixth, the seven
His reign is said to be great and powerful

Hey hey, the King, the Legend
He is whispered about as being legendary and almost god-like in his abilities

Bang bang, the truth, the weapon
His truth carries power and can be weaponized

Heard he was formed from the lights that are Northern
There are rumors that he was formed from the Northern Lights, a mystical natural phenomenon

The rock that's above, though he once got an offer
He is said to be from a place above our world, and even Lucifer's daughter offered him a deal

From Lucifer's daughter to bow to the gods
He was offered power and greatness by Lucifer's daughter, as long as he bowed down to the gods

So he keep his verses sharper than a knife sometimes
He remains devoted to his art form and keeps his craft honed like a sharp knife

Heard he was worn, not a hero that's torn
Despite rumors about him being a hero, it's said that he's worn out and tired

Between fame and adornment and loses his sword
He's faced with the struggle between fame and staying true to himself, and fears losing his craft

So he shot the fame down
He's rejected fame and the pressure that comes with it

But he keep a mask on him if the sign's in the sky
Despite keeping a low profile, he still takes precautions to protect himself when necessary

Heard he was happy so no one could gas him
It's said that he is happy and content, and cannot be swayed by flattery or manipulation

Or force him to dance like a monkey for access
He refuses to act like a fool for others' entertainment or gain

He loves his life
He is content with his current state of living

But he keep a pen sharp enough to write one time
He remains vigilant and prepared to write when inspiration strikes

He struck down gods that he killed and armies
Rumors claim that he has defeated gods and entire armies

Stood up on top of a hill of bodies
There are stories of him standing victorious over a pile of bodies

It was never enough, he just needed saving from himself
Despite his accomplishments, he still struggles with internal battles and demons

Put up both hands, made the lightning come down
He has the power to command lightning with his hands

Rep got so big that it blocked the sun out
His reputation and power grew so immense that it overshadowed everything else

He just needed
Despite his power, he still needs help and support

The King, the Legend
Despite whether or not the rumors are true, he is still spoken of in awe as a king and legend