Stephen Sondheim
Growing Up (Part Two)
[GUSSIE]
Life is knowing what you want, darling
That's the only thing to know
As I told you moons ago, darling
Nothing wrong with wanting...

Nothing wrong with wanting me, darling
Also nothing wrong with not
Though it's only fair that
You should be aware that
I want you a lot

Growing up
Means admitting
The things you want the most
Can't pursue
Every possible line
Folding tents
Making choices
Ignoring all
Other voices
Including mine
You're divine...

You decide on what you want, darling
Not on what you think you should
Not on what you want to want, darling
Not from force of habit
Once it's clearly understood, darling
Better go and grab it
Things can slip away for good, darling
What is it you really want?