Lyrics

don't go out in the street, little girl, and don't go out into town, you don't know who you'll meet, little girl, there are bad men around, your mother, she's in love with you, she tells you, you shouldn't go with guys, so go to bed at ten, let your mama tuck you in, and turn on your mickey mouse night-light, then you make it with your mind, don't go out into town, little girl, stay safe in the house, little girl, your mother's stares, and the enquirer's tales, keep you hiding, denying, don't go into the park, little girl, you know those men are all the same, stay inside alone after dark, little girl, boys want just one thing, don't talk about sex, you might get hexed, god'll punish you for your dirty mind, now, there is no escaping, and you'd enjoy a raping, just to find out the facts of life, mama says - maintain your pride, don't go out into town, little girl, stay safe in the house, little girl, your mother's stares, and the enquirer's tales, keep you hiding, denying, don't go into your mind, little girl, the windows, they're only made of glass, don't let me catch you trying to pry, little girl, mirrors of illusion tumble fast, you're too far gone for anyone, i'd like to help, but i can only sigh, you'd best maintain your mama's pride, 'cause you lost yours the time, you obeyed when she said "don't fraternize", no place to hide, don't go out into town, little girl, stay safe in the house, little girl, your mother's stares, and the enquirer's tales, keep you hiding, denying

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Artist: janis ian