A song about motherhood and the role they play in their child's life, to be sung in the tune of the song, "No one is alone" from into the woods.
Disclaimer: I own nothing (Does that count as a disclaimer? Do I need one? Not sure what the rules are on that)
No one is alone (Verse 1) (Just to remind you of the tune)
Mother cannot guide you.
Now you're on your own.
Only me beside you.
Still, you're not alone
No one is alone. Truly.
No one is alone.
Mothers
Mothers have a duty
to the child they've born
Teach them not to need you
Teach them to be strong
Teach them all you know
Guide them as they grow
.
One day when the time comes
When the child is grown
You cannot be with them
Everywhere they go
That's when they must know
How to stand alone
.
All that you have told them
All that you have shown
When you can't be with them
That will guide them home
Teach them as they play
How to find their way
.
Mother is beside you
Child of my own
Unto you I've imparted
All that I have known
Now it's up to you
Let it lead you true
.
Child on your journey
Though I can't be there
I've done all I can to
Make sure you're prepared
Never be afraid
From the path to stray
.
Paths are there to show you
Where others walked before
But child I've prepared you
To be so much more
Leave the path you know
Make one of your own
.
One day on your journey
A parent you may be
Pass along the lessons
That you learned from me
Pass along as well
Those you learn yourself
.
It will be your duty
To teach the child you made
Teach them not to need you
Teach them to be brave
Teach them how to stand
Without holding your hand
.
One day when they're older
They will leave your side
You must make them ready
To live their own lives
Teach them to be more
Than us who came before
.
Let every generation
Far surpass the last
Looking to the future
Learning from the past
Let the children be
Everything they dream
I'm not sure if this strictly counts as a fanfiction for this play/film but in a way I have tried to express the general theme of motherhood I saw in the story myself. The bakers wife desperate for a child to complete her family, Cinderella idealizing the memory of her deceased mother whilst being rejected by her step mother, Jacks mum struggling to raise a child in poverty, Red riding hoods nativity because she was sheltered causing her to be easily led astray by the wolf, the witch clinging on to the child she adopted (Rapunzel) afraid to see her leave and to be left alone. Even to an extent the step mother willing to mutilate her two daughters to achieve the social status she believes is best for them. Following that the theme of self discovery and independence that act two led to when each of the main characters became more certain in themselves.
I suddenly feel like I'm writing an evaluation for a piece of schoolwork so I'm going to stop and just let you make your own judgments.
I hope you like the song. Please review, I love to hear feedback. Constructive criticism is gladly accepted.