What did I clearly say?
Children must listen
What were you not to do?
Children must see

And learn
Why could you not obey?
Children should listen
What have I been to you?
What would you have me be?
Handsome like a prince?

Oh, but I am old
I am ugly
I embarrass you
You are ashamed of me
You are ashamed

You don't understand
Don't you know what's out there in the world?
Someone has to shield you from the world

Stay with me
Princes wait there in the world, it's true
Princes, yes, but wolves and humans, too
Stay at home
I am home

Who out there could love you more than I?
What out there that I cannot supply?
Stay with me
Stay with me, the world is dark and wild
Stay a child while you can be a child
With me