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