Janis Ian — Too Old to Go ’Way Little Girl

[Verse 1] Don't go out in the street little girl And don't go out into town Now you don't know who you'll meet little girl There are bad men around Your mother, she's in love with you And she tells you "You oughtn't to 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 [Chorus] Don't go out into town, little girl Stay safe in your house, little girl Your mother's wares, and the Enquirer's tales Keep you hiding, denying [Verse 2] Don't go into the park, little girl You know those men are all the same Stay inside alone after dark, little girl Boy wants just one thing Don't talk about sex, you might get hexed God'll punish you for your dirty mind Now there's no escaping, you'd enjoy a raping Just to find out the facts of life Mama says "Maintain your pride" [Chorus] Don't go out into town, little girl Stay safe in the house, little girl Your mother's wares, and the damn news tales Keep you hiding, denying [Verse 3] Don't go into your mind, little girl Y'know 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 You lost yours the time You obeyed when she said "Don't fraternize" No place to hide [Chorus] Don't go out into town, little girl Stay safe in the house, little girl Your mother's a gun and you continue to run Keep you hiding, denying