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Lock Up Your daughters
A moment ago I was slapping her hands
For scratching at mosquito bites
Rode her bike to school, followed the rules
Now at once she’s crazy and wild

My innocent girl, eats corn at movies
With a boy who’s just off the boat
Ring in his ear and pants so tight
The sight of them should not be allowed

My actions may seem drastic
Wouldn’t blame you if you did the same

Lock up your daughters
Don’t let the flower get picked
They grow up too quick
Tight skirts and lipstick
Lock up your daughters
Keep ‘em safe at home
She’ll soon be grown
You’ll be left alone
Lock up your daughters

Can’t look at me, says I disgust her
Convinced this boy is the one
Wild eyes of her father, won’t be contained
Wouldn’t have these problems with a son

My actions may seem drastic
Wouldn’t blame you if you did the same

Lock up your daughters
Don’t let the flower get picked
They grow up too quick
Tight skirts and lipstick
Lock up your daughters
Keep ‘em safe at home
She’ll soon be grown
You’ll be left alone
Lock up your daughters

That boy got ulterior motives
There will be no dancing
‘til someone proposes

Lock up your daughters
Don’t let the flower get picked
They grow up too quick
Tight skirts and lipstick
Lock up your daughters
Keep ‘em safe at home
She’ll soon be grown
You’ll be left alone
Lock up your daughters