Hello, Little Girl

(album: Into The Woods (2022 Broadway Cast Recording) - 2022)

Good day, young lady

Good day, Mr. Wolf

Mmmh...
Unhh...
Look at that flesh
Pink and plump
Hello, little girl...
Tender and fresh
Not one lump
Hello, little girl...
This one's especially lush
Delicious...

Hello, little girl
What's your rush?
You're missing all the flowers
The sun won't set for hours
Take your time

Mother said
"Straight ahead,"
Not to delay
Or be misled

But slow, little girl
Hark! And hush
The birds are singing sweetly
You'll miss the birds completely
You're traveling so fleetly

Grandmother first
Then Miss Plump...
What a delectable couple:
Utter perfection
One brittle, one supple
One moment, my dear-!

Mother said
"Come what may
Follow the path
And never stray."

Just so, little girl
Any path
So many worth exploring
Just one would be so boring
And look what you're ignoring...

Think of those crisp
Aging bones
Then something fresh on the palate
Think of that scrumptious carnality
Twice in one day-!
There's no possible way
To describe what you feel
When you're talking to your meal!

Mother said
Not to stray
Still, I suppose
A small delay...
Granny might like
A fresh bouquet...

Goodbye, Mr. Wolf

Goodbye, little girl
And hello...
Awooo!