Hocus pocus, Pudding and pie
Pinch the babies
Make em cry and hollar
Baby, don't know where you've been
You looked just like that when you were smaller
Here comes Venus
Rolling her eyes
She's gonna show you how to criticise your loved ones
You couldn't have picked a better time
Sure it's working but
Couldn't you shine it up some?
Tell your babies what you know
Drop em in the river and watch em go
Take em down, it's up to you
Tell your pretty children
The ugly truth
Well I was still a waitress
Way back then
But if I'd had my way, I would have been a dancer
But momma she said, "I said no."
At least I never took no for an answer
Isn't it easy when you've got no choice
Pay no mind to the sound of your voice cryin'
Troubles they're a dime a dozen
Fillin my pockets when I wasn't even tryin'
Tell your babies what you know
Drop em in the river and watch em go
Take em down, it's up to you
Tell your pretty children
The ugly truth
Step right up and roll the dice
And all this can be your if the price is right
No one moves, nobody gets hurt
You're still lying in the dirt at daylight
I found you in the driveway with my flashlight
Tell your babies what you know
Drop em in the river and watch em go
Take em down, it's up to you
Tell your pretty children
Tell your babies what you know
Drop em in the river and watch em go
Take em down, it's up to you
Tell your pretty children
The ugly truth