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
(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

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

Go ahead, get trampled by a rhino

Go ahead, get mugged and left for dead
Me, I'm just your mother, what do I know?
I only bathed and changed and nursed you


Go ahead and leave me, I deserve it
Let me die alone here, be my guest

When it's too late, you'll see, just wait
Mother knows best


Mother knows best
Take it from your mumsy
On your own, you won't survive


Sloppy, under-dressed
Immature, clumsy

Please, they'll eat you up alive

Gullible, naive

Positively grubby
Ditzy and a bit, well, hmm, vague


Plus, I believe
Gettin' kinda chubby
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)

Oh, I love you very much, dear

(I love you more)
I love you most, hmm

Don't forget it
You'll regret it

Mother knows best