[Lyrics] [Intro – Ringmaster (Daniel, playful + curious)] Step right up—take a look! Something shiny caught your hook… Noah, wait—don’t grab it fast… Let’s ask a question that will last… ⸻ [Verse – Daniel + Noah] Noah: I want that! Can I take? Daniel: Hold on—hit the brake. Noah: But it’s fun! I like it now! Daniel: Let’s slow down—I’ll show you how. Noah: What’s the question? Tell me quick! Daniel: This is the smartest little trick. Carmen (smooth, guiding): Ask it first before you choose… That’s a step you never lose. ⸻ [Chorus – All (BIG + catchy)] Need it? Want it? Stop and think! Clap your hands—don’t just blink! (clap clap) If you need it, that’s okay— If you want it… wait a day! Need it? Want it? Take your time! Stomp your feet—keep the line! (stomp stomp) Not all things you see are right— Think it through before you buy! ⸻ [Verse – Daniel + Noah] Daniel: Food to eat—that’s what you need… Shoes that fit help you succeed. Noah: Candy, toys, and games I see? Daniel: Those are wants—not always key. Noah: So I don’t just grab and go? Daniel: That’s how smart decisions grow! Carmen: Pause and think, don’t rush the play… Smart kids choose the wiser way. ⸻ [Chorus – All] Need it? Want it? Stop and think! Clap your hands—don’t just blink! (clap clap) If you need it, that’s okay— If you want it… wait a day! Need it? Want it? Take your time! Spin around—keep the line! (spin!) Not all things you see are right— Think it through before you buy! ⸻ [Bridge – Call & Response (fun + sharp)] Daniel: Do we grab? Noah: No no no! Daniel: Do we think? Noah: Yes we do! Daniel: Need or want? Noah: Check it first! Daniel: That’s the rule? Noah: That’s the truth! Carmen (firm, calm): Clear decisions, calm and smart… That’s how strong habits start. ⸻ [Chorus – Final] Need it? Want it? Stop and think! Clap your hands—don’t just blink! (clap clap) If you need it, that’s okay— If you want it… wait a day! Need it? Want it? Take your time! Jump up high—keep the line! (jump!) Think it first, then decide— That’s the Ringmaster inside! ⸻ [Outro – Spoken Female (Carmen)] Kids… if you hear circus music playing, that means the Ringmaster is busy… teaching money in a different way. Now go to bed… and let it grow.
