Hush little baby, don't say a word
Not that you could, you can't speak yet
I'm not gonna buy you a ring or a bird
'Cause those aren't safe gifts for a baby to get
I'm further along on this journey, it's true
So in theory that means that I'm wiser
Here's what life likely has in store for you
Sung sweetly as a tranquilizer:
You'll never buy the right number of bananas
You'll run out or some will go brown
But that's okay
You'll always feel like a kid, not a grown-up
Like when you buy a car or suit or gown
But that's okay
You'll date someone sexy but not smart
You'll date someone funny but not hot
No matter how successful you are you will fear
You're a fraud about to get caught
You'll remember the lyrics to hundreds of songs
And forget the name of the guy you just met
But that's okay
You'll cut one toenail weird which will get so ingrown
It becomes a major life regret
But that's okay
You'll date someone who reminds you of me
You'll date someone a lot like your father
You'll have a junk drawer you always mean to clean out
But you'll never bother
And once in a while you'll hit a wall
There will be a few times when things aren't okay at all
You'll curl up in bed, cry until your eyes are red
Wonder if you should just give up instead
But thanks to loved ones and their dedication
And sometimes astutely-prescribed medication
You'll find your way... back to okay...
The TV shows you'll love when you're twelve
Will shape you for life, never lost
But that's okay
You'll think your eyelashes are too short or too long
And also wish you'd worn sunscreen and flossed
But that's okay
You'll date a workaholic who's not kind
You'll date a cuddlebug who's not driven
You'll make endless mistakes though you're trying your best
You'll do what you can with the cards that you are given
'Cause that, little baby
That's what life is, little baby
So hush little baby
It'll probably be okay