Into the woods we go, Where the wild winds start to blow, Where the shadows twist, Where the truth is missed, And the brave hearts learn to grow. A girl walks alone. A wolf waits in silence. Little Red, keep to the path, The forest whispers, don’t you laugh. I’ll bring the wine, I’ll bring the bread, I’ll carry love like Grandma said. A world so wide, a world so deep, But brave hearts never fall asleep. Where are you going, little traveler? To my grandmother’s house. I shouldn’t talk to strangers. Then let us not be strangers. There’s a rhythm in the rustling, A secret in the breeze. A whisper in the shadows, Calling from the trees. Mother said be careful, Mother said beware. Of anyone who smiles With too much care. Who would ever harm you? Who would dim your spark? The forest only frightens Those afraid of dark. I shouldn’t stray, I mustn’t stray, But something pulls my feet away. Stranger in the trees, What do you want from me? A riddle in the breeze, Who are you meant to be? A step, a breath, a heartbeat near, Is it danger or is it fear? A knock upon the door tonight, A trembling voice in fading light. A gentle child on winding ways, While hunger lives in shadowed days. Grandma? Why do you look different? Come closer, child. The shadows deceive. What big eyes you have tonight, Glowing like a burning light. The better I can see you, dear, Come closer now, no need for fear. What big ears and what a voice, Why does my heart fear this choice? The better I can hear your cry, And taste the truth before you die. I heard your call, I saw the sign, Your heartbeat racing next to mine. The night won’t claim the innocent, I break the beast, his lies are spent. Break the beast, break the beast, Let the trembling heart be freed. I walked the path, I faced the night, I learned to see with clearer sight. The forest taught me how to stand, With courage held in trembling hand. Red will rise, red will rise, With the truth before her eyes. Through the dark, through the fear, She will walk year by year. Into the woods we go, But she’s not walking alone. For the brave of heart Will light the dark, On the path that leads her home.
