Hello Little Girl
Into the Woods Lyrics


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Wolf
Good day, young lady.

Little Red Riding Hood
Good day, Mr. Wolf.

Wolf
Mmmh
Unhh

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
Mmmh

Hello, little girl,
What's your rush?
You're missing all the flowers.
The sun won't set for hours,
Take your time.

Little Red Riding Hood
Mother said,
"Straight ahead,"
Not to delay or be misled.

Wolf
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

Little Red Riding Hood
Mother said,
"Come what may,
Follow the path
And never stray."

Wolf
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.

Little Red Riding Hood
Mother said
Not to stray.
Still I suppose,
A small delay
Granny might like
A fresh bouquet

Goodbye, Mr. Wolf.

Wolf




Goodbye, little girl.
And hello

Overall Meaning

dark subtext. At first glance, the song appears to be an innocent exchange between Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that the wolf is luring Little Red Riding Hood into danger with his suggestive lyrics. The wolf's lines are filled with sexual undertones, referring to her flesh as "tender and fresh" and describing her as "especially lush, delicious". He urges Little Red Riding Hood to take her time and enjoy the journey, implying that he has something sinister in mind for her.


The lyrics also touch on themes of temptation and curiosity. Little Red Riding Hood is warned by her mother to stay on the path and not to be misled, but the Wolf tempts her to stray and explore alternative paths. He tells her that following just one path would be boring, and encourages her to indulge in her curiosity by exploring new ones. However, it is clear that the Wolf's intentions are not pure, as he refers to Grandmother and Miss Plump as a "delectable couple" and suggests that Little Red Riding Hood could be the next one to join the menu.


Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of talking to strangers and the risks of following one's curiosity without taking proper precautions. The Wolf represents the dark, predatory side of human nature and the dangers that can lurk in the unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

Good day, young lady.
Wolf greets Little Red Riding Hood politely.


Good day, Mr. Wolf.
Little Red Riding Hood responds politely to Wolf's greeting.


Look at that flesh, Pink and plump. Hello, little girl
Wolf lusts after Little Red Riding Hood, admiring her youthful and tender appearance.


Tender and fresh, Not one lump. Hello, little girl
Wolf continues to describe Little Red Riding Hood's desirable attributes, also noting that she is free of any deformities or blemishes.


This one's especially lush, Delicious Mmmh
Wolf finds Little Red Riding Hood particularly tempting and appetizing.


Hello, little girl, What's your rush? You're missing all the flowers. The sun won't set for hours, Take your time.
Wolf encourages Little Red Riding Hood to slow down and enjoy the journey, while also distracting her from her objective of delivering items to her grandmother.


Mother said, "Straight ahead," Not to delay or be misled.
Little Red Riding Hood recalls her mother's instructions to follow a direct path to her grandmother's house without getting sidetracked.


But slow, little girl, Hark and hush- The birds are singing sweetly. You'll miss the birds completely, You're traveling so fleetly.
Wolf urges Little Red Riding Hood to listen to the beautiful sounds of nature and observe its wonders, which she is not able to do when moving too fast.


Grandmother first, Then Miss Plump What a delectable couple: Utter perfection- One brittle, one supple- One moment, my dear
Wolf imagines the prospect of eating both Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother, describing them as a perfectly matched pair of tasty delights.


Mother said, "Come what may, Follow the path And never stray."
Little Red Riding Hood recalls another one of her mother's instructions to stay on the designated path.


Just so, little girl- Any path. So many worth exploring. Just one would be so boring. And look what you're ignoring
Wolf suggests that there are many paths to take in life and that it would be boring to stick to just one. He also points out what Little Red Riding Hood is missing by staying on the current path - namely, him.


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.
Wolf describes the pleasure of eating something new and fresh after consuming older fare (i.e. Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother). He also emphasizes the satisfaction of indulging in such a primal, carnal act.


Mother said Not to stray. Still I suppose, A small delay Granny might like A fresh bouquet
Little Red Riding Hood remembers her mother's words but also considers the possibility of taking a small detour to pick flowers for her grandmother.


Goodbye, Mr. Wolf.
Little Red Riding Hood bids farewell to the now-suspect Wolf, sensing that something is not quite right about him.


Goodbye, little girl. And hello
Wolf bids farewell to Little Red Riding Hood while eagerly anticipating their next encounter.




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@skylark8575

Johnny did this part a little TOO good

@kerosened8586

yes it's perfect

@kileyc9080

then again he was the demon barber.. 👀👀👀

@wtsai3406

totally

@poke-chan5954

I swear... Johnny depp just looks better as he ages 0-0

@spleens4200

Well then he’s a good actor ain’t he lol

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@DrSpoon99

To those who are not educated in Itno the Woods: Yes-- this song is creepy, yes-- this song is a reference to the Wolf wanting to rape little red. The theme is to not trust everyone, despite how nice they ar

@yaitslivvv9102

reads comment alright now lemme go watch Dora the explorer

@bananabell4229

LetsCloneBieber666 preach it👏👏👏👏

@getjiggywithito.-3567

FALSE: this song is about how the wolf wants to EAT red, not rape her....one because that's the DISNEY original story, and TWO because he's supposed to be a wolf, not a middle aged wierdo in the middle of the woods.

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