Mother Knows Best

You want to go outside? Why, Rapunzel? Look at you, as fragile as a flower Still a little sapling, just a sprout You know why we stay up in this tower? I know but... That's right to keep you safe and sound, dear Guess I always knew this day was coming Knew that soon you'd want to leave the nest Soon, but not yet But - Shh! Trust me, pet Mother knows best Mother knows best Listen to your mother It's a scary world out there Mother knows best One way or another Something will go wrong, I swear Ruffians, thugs Poison ivy, quicksand Cannibals and snakes The plague No! Yes! But Also large bugs And men with pointy teeth, and Stop, no more, you'll just upset me Mother's right here Mother will protect you Darling, here's what I suggest Skip the drama Stay with mama Mother knows best Mother knows best Take it from your mumsy On your own, you won't survive Sloppy, underdressed Immature, clumsy Please, they'll eat you up alive Gullible, naive Positively grubby Ditzy and a bit, well, mmm vague Plus, I believe You're gettin' kinda chubby But I'm just saying 'cause I love you Mother understands Mother's here to help you All I have is one request Rapunzel? Yes? Don't ever ask to leave this tower again Yes, Mother I love you very, very much, dear I love you more I love you most Don't forget it You'll regret it Mother knows best