Small Talk

The Oasis is now buzzing with conversation, all of which is very superficial and to Wally, very boring.  The conversation builds to a fever pitch and segues to the song SMALL TALK.  During the song Wally complains to Becky about this empty chatter. However, Becky explains that this harmless conversation is far better than what you'd hear if people said what's really on their minds; and she quickly demonstrates. This changes the focus of the song until Wally reluctantly agrees that maybe small talk isn't so bad after all.

(Partial lyrics) 

JANE

YOU KNOW - YOU LOOK FAMILIAR - HAVE WE MET BEFORE?

SAMANTHA

I REALLY LOVE YOUR OUTFIT, IT’S SO CUTE.

VINNIE

DID YOU HEAR THE NEW YORK YANKEES BASEBALL SCORE?

TINA

I BET YOU’D LOOK TERRIFIC IN A SUIT.

CHORUS

(Women)

SMALL, SMALL, SMALL, SMALL TALK.

(Men)

SMALL, SMALL, SMALL, SMALL TALK.

WALLY (To Becky)

I’M GONNA GIVE YOU MY OPINION IF I MAY.

THE CONVERSATION HERE IS SUCH A BORE.

LISTEN TO THEM BECKY AND YOU’LL HEAR THEM SAY...

(Wally mocks the conversation)

-THE WEATHER’S NICE.

-IT’S GETTING LATE.

-YOU WANT SOME ICE?

-HOW BOUT A DATE?

-TAKE MY ADVICE.

-DON’T HESITATE.

I’VE HEARD IT ALL A THOUSAND TIMES BEFORE.

SMALL, SMALL, SMALL, SMALL TALK.

(Men)

SMALL, SMALL, SMALL, SMALL TALK.