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