Meryl Streep - Stay With Me (From “Into the Woods”) (Audio)

[@doddleoddle]

Oh just LISTEN to that raw emotion. Absolutely brilliant.

[@Paint]

:] oh hi!

[@superstarq5585]

I totally agree

[@alicecrook14]

Totally agree with you Dodie! Can't wait! :)

[@rowancolleary]

Alice Crook I have scene the film and Meryl's acting is extraordinary and this scene is great!

[@Myth1cPhantom]

***** Jon i didn't know you were a Sondheim fan.

[@mayamagination]

"Who out there could love you more than I?" gets me everytime

[@mayamagination]

***** #icryeverytime

[@biauooka]

oh exactly. this moment is so beautiful.

[@teodorapipin1404]

Meryl Streel nailed the part .She is a dramatic mezzo-soprano ,like me .Her high notes are on this part :Who out there could love you more than I ?What out there that I can not supply ?

[@sophiacanamar8030]

Yes!

[@MegaMorphTronpages]

OMG i'M A DRAMATIC MEZZO! Squad!

[@ziqzaqqq]

" Oh i am old i am ugly" i feel you witch

[@bcfundundgnu8410]

same same!

[@Jeyfeather-iv4ol]

+The Doctor ERMEHGERD! the doctor!

[@katsukibakugou1524]

I'm crying 😂🤣

[@Al_-cf1dj]

Ooof-

[@emina9569]

Meryl gives her whole heart to every role she plays. She totally nailed it, one of my favorite musicals

[@lordsxman]

"Stay a child while you can be a child." This is my prayer for all the teens of the world trying too hard to be grown up. If you're lucky enough to still have a childhood, ENJOY IT!

[@rizqi125]

+olena XD same here

[@nat-pl3ki]

preach omg i’m doing this show in a local play and i’m the stepmother and this is honestly my favorite song because of that line

[@melissatheghost]

That’s what I’m always telling my friends! (I’m a teen) they just call me immature but I’m gonna enjoy it while I can

[@hlubideetz7614]

Agreed

[@Al_-cf1dj]

Haha, I wish that was possible for me, atm the best thing that could happen would be being able to LEAVE and decide when I can put up with the stress that is my family situation

[@toxiclilcupcake7030]

I actually feel like this version of the witch genuinely love Rapunzel. She was just one of those parents who try to shield their children from being hurt and in turn hurts them even more.

[@SelemaTatsuhiko]

+Kexylea The saddest part of this for me was always the fact that in the original story the witch was right for keeping Rapunzel shielded way because she ends up going mad after she finds out that her prince (like Cinderella's prince) has been cheating on her and she flings herself under the giantess' foot and kills herself. Afterwards the witch says "This is the world I meant. Couldn't you listen? Couldn't you stay content, safe behind walls, as I could not?" So yes, I really do feel that she did want to keep her safe from the dangers she knew were lurking. The movie opted for a much more happy end for Rapunzel.

[@justess797]

Also, here she says "someone has to sheild you from the WORLD" and in Last Midnight "I'm the witch you're the WORLD" this proves that she want to really protect her and not end up a scapegoat like her.

[@imtiredofmycontinuedexiste6324]

She pretty much exiled her daughter for having a friend.

[@blazerheata6479]

666 likes lol. Also, she could've also done it because she's been mentally abused by her own mother? I mean she was cursed just from losing some (magic) beans which were technically stolen from her..

[@howareyoumoreofaclownthanme]

@@imtiredofmycontinuedexiste6324 Better than killing herself under a giantess' foot because her prince cheated on her. Letting her daughter have a friend is nice. The witch, however, was right. She's not good, she's not nice, she's just right.

[@StayWithMe1213]

I love how Meryl's voice goes from being a crazy possessive witch to a caring mother in just seconds. Brilliant acting.

[@Al_-cf1dj]

Yes, she plays the toxic mother that thinks she's doing what's best so well!

[@ilovetUpoli]

I love that she puts wolves and humans on the same level of evil. It is extremely accurate.

[@nicolesong6199]

Actually, wolves are probably less evil than humans (as a collective).

[@CreativeUsernameEh]

Wolves aren't capable of as much evil (or good!) as humans. They're just wolves.

[@hellfirehoeclub9582]

wolves arent evil tho :( they get such a bad rap

[@xx_rai510_xx3]

More like dangerous instead of evil

[@insertname954]

@@xx_rai510_xx3 THIS.

[@deec.430]

Meryl Streep DOMINATED this role. By far my favorite track on the OST!! 💕💖

[@stitchedfantasy4137]

YESSSSSSSS

[@spacedjace57]

Bernadette peters does it better tbh

[@Chocokaylarobin]

"Princes, yes but wolves and *humans* too..." Me: Amen to that 👌👌

[@Firefall-qk1gu]

ChocoKaylaRobin princes aren’t human?

[@justanotherbohemian3827]

Humans can be monstrous...

[@anilax9158]

@@Firefall-qk1gu apparently they are a different breed 😃👍

[@lightaflame8608]

a(men) indeed

[@ryanstauffer119]

1:42 The way Meryl sings "Who out there" is the best part of the song. It's so strong and powerful. She was perfect to play the Witch.

[@brenna6460]

I performed this song at an audition and I teared up during the "Who out there!' part . helped me get the part of the witch though.

[@MarmotayTaiwan]

Brenna omg!! How did it go?

[@JESUS3IS3LORD3]

Good job wouw I'd probably have a hard time not tearing up to. it's a beautiful song

[@125Dave8]

You're right, she's no Bernadette Peters, she's no Patti LuPone, she's no Angela Lansbury....she's Meryl freaking Streep, and she doesn't need to be anyone else cause this woman is the greatest living actress. Period.

[@angelwings956]

Exactly! 👏

[@katemarieeee]

PREACH!!

[@JLF18]

You ain't lying

[@jeremyharden9985]

Hey, David Caballero, that is your opinion, and being apologist doesn't help her much either...

[@SibGirl01]

Preach.

[@beckiejbrown]

Bernadette is gorgeous - no one can deny it - but I do love Meryl. I feel like I've grown up with her, since her 20's... she is a bit like a mother. Her voice is so reassuring, and full of emotion!

[@MelissaNgai]

Very true. She puts her own touch to it, and it's a wonderful touch. Her voice is so strong yet gentle and really full of emotion! It's amazing. She can act and sing fantastically.

[@VanillaAvenue]

This woman could play Batman and be the right choice.

[@stefanellasizzarettia8417]

VanillaAvenue modern family?

[@Markiemedes]

- Cameron Tucker

[@justess797]

"Whether she is divorcing Kramer, whether she is wearing Prada, don't even get me started on Sophie's choice, I start to get emotional."

[@frances0799]

VanillaAvenue modern family cam lol

[@JESUS3IS3LORD3]

Lmao

[@JordanMathewsla_la_love]

The "Who Out there...." give me a million chills and I started sobbing during this song when I saw it today... The end made me cry too... a lot.

[@duncanbrockway9759]

My god she can sing! This is going to make me cry in the movie theatre!

[@BlueHazyDreams]

We already knew she could sing :P First time (well, every time tbh) I heard Winner Takes it all, I was totally blown out of the water.

[@dinhhaivinh219]

You gotta see Mammia Mia to see how amazing her singing is

[@duncanbrockway9759]

Yep I cried!

[@jamelogan6837]

A beautiful woman and movie I was in tears.

[@bamafan73191]

I just saw it for the fourth time today and this song made me get misty eyed each time. Truly amazing!

[@JohnAvengerJR1985]

Meryl streep just owns it.

[@kon7215]

Meryl's singing is so full of emotion and it feels so... natural for her to sing like that. Her voice is extremely breath-taking! And her role made me like witches in a way. Those singing witches... not those who eat children for supper. Deffo the singing ones.

[@ximenavazquez3764]

My mom every time i go out

[@whoahdude9742]

Ximena Vazquez ACTUALLY MY MUM

[@kevynchavez5586]

so dead

[@nicolesong6199]

lol...

[@nadaatef5462]

LMFAO

[@notathletic4171]

I'm thinking of your mother saying "I'm old and ugly and you're ashamed of me" while you're trying to go out. Hahaha.

[@Wintendo90]

"Stay a child while you can be a child" this part is ripping my heart

[@63fan]

meanwhile i’m rippin these farts 😂

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

I love how Meryl Streep can be the intense scary witch one minute and then this calm, caring, protective mother the next minute. Phenomenal acting and singing.

[@Yaya-mj5wf]

"stay a child while you can be a child" Sometimes I feel like I'm growing up too fast...I should stay a child while I still am a child..

[@PandaGomdori]

+Yaya Gh. Same. That part takes me like: *right in the feels* . Adulthood is a little scary XD

[@isaiahcrump1668]

🎵FOREVER! WE ARE YOUNG!🎵

[@Yaya-mj5wf]

FN- 2187 MA A.R.M.Y!

[@fernandabezerra5415]

fighting ❣

[@NHXgames]

same but then i wanna fuck bitches and get money so i swag swag and grow up anywas bruh bruh

[@jelsa_forever_1820]

When I saw this part I burst into tears because it made me think one day kids grow old where they have to leave their parents and its hard on the parents. And because Meryl is so talented she sang it amazingly.

[@angiecarribbean3137]

You somehow made me tear up. Remembering all the things I have said or done to hurt my parents, I feel guilty. 😞

[@Al_-cf1dj]

True but consider: Manipulation bad. Victimising yourself and blaming your child toxic.

[@Nickassance]

Why are people saying "she's no Bernadette Peters"? Yeah, she's Meryl Streep, she doesn't need to be Peters. Plus, I am sick of seeing "Mother Knows Best" in the comments. If anything, Mother Knows Best was inspired by Stay With Me.

[@princepeterwolf]

THANK YOU!!

[@fatimachuakbaeva350]

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[@mrsicytowers]

Haha my mans goin hard

[@Nickassance]

mrsicytowers Can't she sing though?

[@BrontoSmilodon1]

Nick Peek yeah this sounds miles better than than mother knows best

[@ArtleyDraws]

This woman isn't even REALLLL. THIS IS SOOO GOOODD

[@markpatti_]

This is phenomenal. Everyone has been bitching and moaning about Meryl playing the witch and singing this song but this should definitely prove everyone that she was the right choice. Her voice is lovely here, but the emotion she puts behind the words just makes this version. Much better than freaking Vanessa Williams who basically yelled the entire song...

[@JessicaGraceWright]

Well, she can't live up to her predecessor, but she's fine.

[@christian2747]

I think she is totally amazing as the witch! As good as Bernadette Peters imo

[@BlueHazyDreams]

Jessica Wright Comparing things only makes you disappointed. In general, but I would say especially with movie musicals lol. I try not to do that, because when I don't I'm able to see it as it is instead of what it isn't or what it could be, and often I enjoy it a whole lot more when I'm not doing that. I love Bernadette Peters, and I was also ecstatic when Meryl was casted.

[@brendanlieb1803]

Jessica Wright "Fine"? I saw Bernadette Peters on Broadway and she was wonderful. This is completely different and Streep is wonderful. I guess that people just need to bitch or they are not happy.

[@jamesharmon8139]

Mark Patti news

[@DanceMegg]

I started to have my eyes all blurry when she says : " who out there can love you more than I, what out there ... " there is a special thing in her voice in this particular moment it makes it soooooo emotional. She is so .. I can't find any words to describe her talent ... Meryl Streep is definitely the best actress ever 🙏💋❤️

[@gabriellemoniquerose8985]

That one line:"Don't you know what's out there in the world?" Sends chills running down my back by the way she sings it

[@TheMacabeak]

The range of emotion she can deliver in a single line is incredible. The way her voice will growl or drop on a single word, the sudden swelling, the sweetness... Incredible performance.

[@vic2958]

Finaly they got rid of the scream in the beginning 😂 Meryl is amazing and I can't wait for the movie !

[@jamesn.osullivan4320]

That moment when your Broadway playlist is on full volume on your headphones on shuffle, and Stay With Me comes on, and you feel like your ears have been raped....yeah, that's no fun

[@vic2958]

So , true that scream always killed my ears, now it's not there :)

[@danielleelmoghazy1675]

We gz

[@vic2958]

Danielle EL Moghazy what

[@cosmicxo4813]

But your ears get raped here too when hello little girl comes on D:

[@leeardamer]

70% of Rapunzel's lines are just "No! Noo please"

[@etdao2003]

+leeardamer your wrong it is AHHHHHHHHH

[@lupint.w7444]

+DerpyPotatoe123 As someone who's done the play can confirm it's 70% AHHHHHHHHH

[@etdao2003]

Lupin Quill ikr that is how i know xD

[@phinehasmaximus]

r/sexoffender

[@cheetah2601]

@@phinehasmaximus r/whatdoyouevenmean

[@LewToons]

Admittedly I was worried about her for this role ( wasn't a fan of her in Mama Mia - and I like 'Into the Woods' much much more ) But I saw this on Christmas and she was effing outstanding. WELL PLAYED GURL.

[@Tenorcheesehead]

Her performance blew me away as well!

[@MissStoryTelling]

same, I was very surprised at how much she improved since Mama Mia

[@Rhiilynn]

MissStoryTelling she didn't "improve" she just couldn't sing Babba... Like assuming a country singer and start screaming death metal.

[@silkevankooten5584]

+TLViolynn it's ABBA, not Babba ;)

[@lupegarcia3822]

hey aren't you a famous youtuber?😉

[@alexandraroca5977]

This song made the whole movie for me. When she sings about who else could love her more?? Heart break every time!

[@T0B3573R]

I started to cry when I first saw this.

[@janatmutaka8166]

I just love how this really fits well with teenagers and their parents out here, "who out there could love you more than i, ... Stay a child while you can be a child." These cut deep.

[@brittanyyanagihara]

One of the most magical, tragic parts of the movie. I was utterly captivated. The moment when the theatre is completely still and you can feel the music flowing through the air. It takes talent to be able to demand silence from your audience, solely because of your performance. I love those rare moments and this scene provided that. Congratulations on your amazing work in this film Meryl Streep!

[@Wayfinderss]

This was a very emotional piece. Meryl Streep is amazing. Her acting was brilliant with such raw emotion in her singing. Into the Woods was absolutely amazing. The whole idea of "going into the woods" is like "going into the real world." Love it.

[@MetzJnr]

Meryl Streep!! What a boss lady, phenomenal voice and incredible actress!

[@bamafan73191]

My single favorite performance of the entire movie! You can hear the witches raw passion and emotion through Meryl Streep to the point where even though she's a fairy tale, she becomes life like. Amazing job!

[@viiictorzeus]

Never knew Meryl could sing. This is amazing.

[@AvalonMorley]

Check out ALICE AT THE PALACE and the end of POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE. Somewhere here on KZbin, there's a video of numerous singing performances of hers, which are lovely.

[@thomazcannizza]

how about checking out Mamma Mia as well...?

[@aljurramos7249]

AMAZING GRACE FROM SILKWOOD AND SHE'S ME PAL FROM IRONWEED!!!AWESOME

[@AvalonMorley]

Thom C You're right. I felt like she did a good job on that, although the songs were more pop, less suited to her voice and strengths, and, for an actress trying to actually 'say' and mean the lyrics, as dialog (or monolog, or anything with substantive meaning), they're problematic, given their relatively generic nature and odd intonation and diction. So, overall, though I think she gave her all and did the best that could be done with all the material in the movie (not just songs), I don't think it's among the best examples to demonstrate her abilities and artistry.

[@joseantonioflores5238]

aljur ramos A prairie home companion! postcards from the edge.... omg..! xD she is terrific :D

[@ChristosAnesti33]

'Stay a child while you can be a child' Right in the feels

[@gummehbewr276]

Her voice is truly beautiful she did a amazing job

[@anifefaria1355]

FAVOURITE SONG FROM INTO THE WOOD

[@gN0mseryiops]

This gave me chills, as well as the finale. Those are my favourite songs.

[@NN-wl9el]

Meryl's voice and emotions are pure perfection

[@whatdoyousuppose]

This was the moment in the movie where I had absolute faith in Meryl for her performance in the rest of the film. I was like, "Yup, she's gonna be just fine, totally exceeds expectations". As a huge fan of the musical I so appreciate when she let her full voice loose and really expressed all this emotion. Wonderfully done :)

[@aiiquefabuloosa]

She is simply the best ever. Meryl deserves all the awards of the season!!!

[@MrNoUsername]

Watching this scene in the movie theatre made me want to cry, especially since my mom was sitting near my seat. Flashbacks of all the things I had done in the past that made her disappointed and sad flashed through my mind like lightning and my heart was being crushed emotionally. In that one scene, it made me reflect on everything I done in the past that had disappointed my mom and the guilt built up inside that leaked out in the form of tears, I almost wanted to hug my mom and just cry in her arms right then and there as a way of telling her "I'm sorry" Stay at home Mom is home Who could love you more than mother? Stay with her Stay a child while you can be a child With her No matter how grown you are, you are still momma's little boy/girl. Stay her child and show your appreciation while you still can with her

[@DiscountWig]

I don't care who you compare Meryl Streep to. This song is haunting and she puts so much emotion into the song that you get those emotions. It's a powerful song sung by a powerful actress that seemed to put all her heart and skill into a song that actually made me cry in the theater. Conveying emotion is the main job of most actors and she clearly pulled that off.

[@infinitehelix825]

"Princes, yes, but wolves and humans, too" has _always_ tripped me up. Like, Princes *are most definitely NOT* humans in this realm, and that's just wild, and I want someone to write about it.

[@camilleanderson1788]

I really love the way Meryl Streep sang this song. I can feel her pain and the emotion is so real as she sang this song to Rapunzel. I was crying when I heard this song in the theater. Simply Amazing!

[@dragonrose112]

I don't understand why everyone hate that Meryl Streep was playing the witch. She's amazing! She deserve some praise for this performance.

[@KimaniKendall]

Meryl slayed this song. This role was perfect for her. Queen.

[@raylightning9228]

I love this song the tone goes from aggressiveness and anger then emotional and compassionate she did amazing in this movie ❤

[@MikaelaCher]

This is a beautiful song. The energy, the emotion, the sadness in her voice. Meryl Streep really does the witch's part a favour in this movie!

[@bradenmills624]

Bernadette Peters and Meryl Streep are on the same level as far as talent, vocal ability, and legend status. Bernadette is the Meryl Streep of stage, Meryl Streep is the Bernadette Peters of film.

[@phd2007]

That is so true! Very well put.

[@corneliusabraham5504]

-Every note is just of real emotion! This is what we call music!

[@thelmajoya]

I almost cried to this song. My daughter is only 2 but the thought of her growing up and going out into this crazy world scares me. This is a beautiful and touching song.

[@BeanBag343]

Dude, the way Rapunzel screams before and during the song is so chilling. That's not the scream of someone afraid they're about to be yelled at or grounded, that's the scream of someone who is afraid they're about to be beaten 😳

[@remyparaskovia5499]

she's fabulous

[@Regalchipmunk]

Meryl did a wonderful job with this song, this is a character that you have to immerse yourself in to make the song as powerful as she does. I give her a ten on this one!

[@thenightking6899]

2,5 years later... Maryl Streep is still the best thing about the movie.

[@audreyadams6443]

Ive listened to this song on repeat and for. a. fact. I have bawled my eyes out each time. "stay a child while you can be a child" hits close to home. Makes me feel like I don't appreciate my mom as much as I should.

[@DollVicious]

1:42 INSTANT CHILLS! this is truly a stunning capture of rare flaming passion

[@kyliealberts705]

Wow! I have listened to this a million times and every time i get close to tears. I love Meryl and you can just here the emotion. It is spectacular! Meryl was amazing in this song and in this movie

[@karenrubalcava5617]

Meryl never ceases to amaze!

[@user-sq9hq2qt34]

This has so much emotion which is what I always look for you can hear how much she cares for rapunzel

[@AterAmbitum]

Her emotions was there, it was sad, it was moving. Honestly, it was the best amongst the others in the movie. In fact, I would listen to it every time and still feel some kind of something dying within me. If not dying, I can feel my inner tears shed ghostly upon my eyes. I have no care of some song from another movie, but I am here to feel the emotion once more. No, I am not a masochist. It is because this is too beautiful to even be described in words. Implied in a good metaphor, yes, but in a literal feeling? I don't think so.

[@LanaDelTako]

the emotions she puts in the song... just amazing

[@TommyWilliams90]

Meryl KILLED this.

[@nalzazlan]

I know everybody can sing nowadays, but listen to the emotion in this. This is talent.

[@wolfstar675]

That's not true not everybody can sing well. Yes everybody can sing but not everybody can sing well or great or fantastic.

[@redhedgehogocarina]

"Stay a child while you can be a child," That line always hits me REALLY hard ='( No one stays a child forever...

[@6549Marci]

You can't go wrong with Meryl! Her voice is so colorful and powerful...

[@seanlang5273]

To the people comparing this to Tangled, Into The Woods came out way before that movie, especially well before 'Mother Knows Best'. If you need proof, look up the Original Broadway Musical. To add to that, the Mother's are basically the same, except for the fact that in Into The Woods, the witch actually loved Rapunzel, unlike the evil bitch in Tangled. They are the same tale, sure, but the songs hold two completely different emotions. Mother Knows Best was the greed in that witch-bitch that wanted to keep her daughter locked up, in Into The Woods, however, the witch actually keeps Rapunzel in that tower for protection. I love the song, and Meryl will most certainly blow this out of the water with her amazing talents, and Tangled was a spectacular movie as well... but Stay With Me is most definitely not a song to compare with.

[@Firefall-qk1gu]

Sibling PREACH!!

[@MrsMoonlight.Morris1990]

beautify sang by the amazing Meryl Streep. I have listened to this like 50 times today. Love the movie too. Meryls voice rocks good on ya

[@Coco-qo2mx]

I was watching this with my mom and i looked over at her and it was making me cry and she raised her eyebrows and she was like "I’m not singin this to you when you leave for college. I’m just kickin you ou." ...thanks mom...way to have a moment there...

[@Al_-cf1dj]

Pffft- But also good on her for knowing that she has to let you go at one point and shouldn't try to make you stay

[@Georgia-t7v]

I’m playing the witch in the jr version at the moment and I’m in love with this song

[@amayahmelaniya]

lyrics cuz i’m jammin: What did I clearly say? Children should listen No, no, please! What were you not to do? Childrem must see No! And learn Why could you not obey? Children should listen What have I been to you? What would you have me be? Handsome like a prince? Ah, but I am old I am ugly I embarass you No! You are ashamed of me No! You are ashamed You don't understand It was lonely atop that tower I was not company enough? I am no longer a child. I wish to see the world Don't you know what's out there in the world? Someone has to shield you from the world Stay with me Princes wait there in the world, it's true Princes, yes, but wolves and humans, too Stay at home I am home Who out there could love you more than I? What out there that I cannot supply? Stay with me Stay with me The world is dark and wild Stay a child while you can be a child With me

[@TheGamerMovieGoer]

Meryl Streep: Amazing actress AND singer!

[@heyitsrobyn975]

[WITCH] What did I clearly say? Children must listen. [RAPUNZEL] No, no, please! [WITCH] What were you not to do? Childrem must see- [RAPUNZEL] No! [WITCH] And learn. Why could you not obey? Children should listen. What have I been to you? What would you have me be? Handsome like a Prince? Ah, but I am old. I am ugly. I embarass you. [RAPUNZEL] No! [WITCH] You are ashamed of me. [RAPUNZEL] No! [WITCH] You are ashamed. You don't understand. [RAPUNZEL] It was lonely atop that tower. [WITCH] I was not company enough? [RAPUNZEL] I am no longer a child. I wish to see the world. [WITCH] Don't you know what's out there in the world? Someone has to shield you from the world. Stay with me. Princes wait there in the world, it's true. Princes, yes, but wolves and humans, too. Stay at home. I am home. Who out there could love you more than I? What out there that I cannot supply? Stay with me. Stay with me, The world is dark and wild. Stay a child while you can be a child. With me.

[@roderickmitchell781]

😍

[@nerdiecake]

HeyitsRobyn Bless you.

[@Lolavs]

What is it with catchy songs that makes people feel the irresistible urge to provide transcripts in the comments.

[@nia356]

@@Lolavs shush

[@Lolavs]

@@nia356 You just replied to a 2 year old comment. You. I like you.

[@ynahp573]

Meryl Streep is the QUEEN OF EVERYTHING. SUCH A MULTI-TALENTED ACTRESSSSSSSSSS, A LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I SAW THIS MOVIE

[@SetsunaMeiou-SailorPluto]

She was amazing in this role. Idgaf. People need to stop comparing them. She brings out that anger and frustration and disappointment in her voice during the song. The hope that she'll stay. Then that cold angry indifference when she has to resort to punishing her to protect her and keep her there forever under mother's watchful eye.

[@rachelq3037]

Just saw it yesterday - I was mesmerized, glued to my chair and Meryl Streep brought tears to my eyes with the emotion she brought to this piece. Meryl is Meryl and that is all that she has to be. Stop the comparisons.

[@KC-od6ck]

Wow, Meryl Streep can do it all, the woman is amazing!!!

[@NickPrez]

I was able to see the whole movie in a screening earlier this month, this scene was BREATHtaking. I loved what they did with this movie.

[@SeikoMeetsWorld]

What frustrates me most is that individuals whom claim to be artist will sit and compare the quality of talent instead of focusing on individual interpretation. Every artist that brings life to sacred works, text, and coveted roles will always be ridiculed and patronized for simply attempting to bring their own flare and nuances. What I can say is that Meryl Streep brings raw emotion, her chops compliment her voice, and her acting is always impeccable. What I have learned about the one and only Ms. Streep is that she doesn't accept any role she will not give her whole heart to. And, in my opinion, I am ready to die watching her bring life to Sondheim. This woman gives acting and music a new meaning. No need to compare-- my greatest piece of advice for any artist wishing to pursue a meaningful and longevity career is to not compete with masters or other artist at work, but to compete with yourself; give everything that lives inside of you; build a universe and destroy it with the talent you've been given; so that when you die you can at most feel that you've experienced the greatest expression of YOUR art and YOUR gift and YOUR purpose. Because in the end the only thing that matters is leaving a legacy that will live beyond you.

[@Cinemaniac96]

she's like ...the one actress i dont mind being everywhere....give her all the oscars i love this woman

[@EricLimlerikvii]

I cried for this song, it such a beautiful and deep song.

[@hunnybunnybabes]

That "who put there can love you more than I?" though😍👌❤

[@CelestialDraconis]

_"Stay a child while you can be a child."_ I should've stayed...

[@noahbello6333]

Such beautiful and emotional lyrics. Simply astounding and filled with love, hate, anger, and compassion. Oh it is simply wonderful!

[@angiemarie3963]

Unpopular opinion- best song in ITW

[@colinmorgan3191]

Amazingly sang by one of the finest actresses the modern world has ever seen....love her....xx

[@madelynpellegrino9470]

this sounds amazing....dont judge just because she's a hollywood actress.....shes considered one of the best for a reason

[@daniellejurgens2807]

I've listened to this song on repeat for days now. Meryl just has so much emotion in this song. It's great.

[@Jaampow]

"Stay with me..." *throws her away to a deserted swamp/desert*

[@Al_-cf1dj]

Consistency 1000

[@tiarrasmith3648]

The raw emotion in this sent chills up my spine, absolutely brilliant

[@SirEriol]

There are a lot of comments here talking about "princes, wolves and humans". There is a nuance there that is best appreciated in theatre: Cinderella's Prince and the Wolf are played by the same man most of the time, since they are men who struggle with their sexual nature. The witch tries to protect Rapunzel from wolves and humans, and hurts her as much as the Wolf 'coz she is human too. The Prince is raised to be a good king and to be charming, but he is a terrible husband and he's not sincere. Cinderella understands this and lets go of her dreams of an easy life so she can help others while the prince goes and does the things he is good at. The Baker is scared of nurturing someone else because he had no guidance from his father. His father comes and tries to help while not getting involved, and the Baker learns from his father's horrible actions to become someone mature who can raise a child as father and mother, even if he now has three friends to help him look after one another. The slotted spoon _can_ catch the potatoe. Every rope was once straight rope. Everybody realizes at the end that there is no real judgment they can hold unto others: nature, appeareance and choices are highly influential in us, but while not equal, none holds power over the other two forever. "You're so good, you're so nice", says the witch. "I'm not good, I'm not nice, I'm just _right"._ "Witches can be right. Giants can be good. You decide what's right. You decide what's good". The Giantess was gentle at the beggining, and only started her rampage because they killed her only company. That was wrong. They understood her. They honored her mistakes. And then came to the conclusion that the damage was too much to ever convince her of forgiveness, so the right thing to do was kill the victim so other people could live. The wolf, also, is wrong. It's his nature to be that way. It's also his choices who make him that way. Little Red and the Baker learn from his wickedness to be more aware and still remain gentle. The Baker, Cinderella, Little Red and Jack make horrible mistakes and learn from others' and their own, and come to the conclusion that the woods are not to be taken lightly, but they are not something that have to face alone. To be mindful of other imperfection is to honor the fact that you are so too. Into the Woods, but mind the past. Into the Woods, but mind the future. To mind the wolf. To heed the witch. To honor the giant. To go to the festival! Into the woods! Into the woods! Into the woods, then out of the woods, and happy ever after! I wish.

[@Lostintheflames12]

I think this is the best version of this song, she has so Much color and desperation that I haven't heard in any of the other peoples version. This is just so captivating! Love this!