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