Hello, Little Girl Songtext

von Stephen Sondheim

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, mmm
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
Hello, oh, hello darling