Alan Menken - Mother Knows Best lyrics

You want to go outside? Oh, 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 Rapunzel: I know but... Mother Gothel: 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 Rapunzel: But -- Mother Gothel: 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 Rapunzel: No! Mother Gothel: Yes! Rapunzel: But -- Mother Gothel: Also large bugs 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 Mama 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, naÎve Positively grubby Ditzy and a bit, well, hmm vague Plus, I believe Gettin' kinda chubby I'm just saying cause I wuv you Mother understands Mother's here to help you All I have is one request Rapunzel? Rapunzel: Yes? Mother Gothel: Don't ever ask to leave this tower again Rapunzel: Yes, Mother Mother Gothel: I love you very much, dear Rapunzel: I love you more Mother Gothel: I love you most Don't forget it You'll regret it Mother knows best