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

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“Into the Woods” is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. This humorous and heartfelt musical follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel-all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has put a curse on them.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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-

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@melissafuerst6051]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@emina9569]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@deec.430]

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

[@stitchedfantasy4137]

YESSSSSSSS

[@spacedjace57]

Bernadette peters does it better tbh

[@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?😉

[@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

[@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.

[@CelestialDraconis]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@Jaampow]

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

[@Al_-cf1dj]

Consistency 1000

[@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!!

[@ArtleyDraws]

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

[@nickadrian7214]

Are you all seriously comparing THIS to Mother knows best!? are you all deaf!?. Mother knows best is not chill worthy, It's a stupid silly song. This song is deep, dark, and beautiful. Do not compare because Mother knows best WILL NEVER COMPARE TO THIS. Meryl Streep did a fantastic job! Her voice in this is so haunting, and sounds so real!. Bernadette peters yes she was good, but i find this better. Can't wait to see this. I do hope they kill Rapunzel though to add more of an effect, The songs will not be as strong if they don't.

[@roseandstem8054]

Yeah. Well, that's like...your opinion, man.

[@valentinomiller2227]

Roseand Stem LOL The Dude likes Meryl too. LOL

[@xxladybug94]

are people not allowed to have opinions? I think they are both great. and yes the original rendition of Mother knows best is silly but the reprise is far from anything silly and gives me chills anytime i hear it.

[@hanyinlan]

Mother Knows Best does not share the same context or emotions as Stay with Me. There is no way of compare those 2 songs since each song carries a different set of emotions in a context that is only tangentially similar. As for Bernadette vs, Meryl? Stage singing is very different from cinema recordings. All the subtleties that Meryl expressed in her version will be lost if you put it on stage. Stage acting/vocals requires you project in a morepowerful and dramatic,manner, which makes Bernadette's version the obvious choice.

[@valentinomiller2227]

Tiffany Liu I disagree. You state that as if it were more than just your opinion. "Bernadette's version is the obvious choice"? Poo. I say Meryl's is better.

[@JohnAvengerJR1985]

Meryl streep just owns it.

[@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:

[@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

[@GManmusiq]

interesting version of the sam smith song

[@valentinomiller2227]

cute lol

[@malenazenobi]

lmao

[@kevinsolar703]

daggamit! hahaha

[@roderickmitchell781]

LOOOOOOOLL

[@RivendellPiano]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@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.

[@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.

[@Wintendo90]

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

[@PretendoDirects]

meanwhile i’m rippin these farts 😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@林容安-d7n]

LYRICS Witch: What did I clearly say? Children must listen. Rapunzel: No, please! Witch: What were you not to do? Children 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 embarrass you. Rapunzel: No! Witch: You are ashamed of me. Rapunzel: No! Witch: You are ashamed. You don't understand. Rapunzel: I'm 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. I gave you protection. And yet you disobey me. Rapunzel: No! You... Witch: Your prince will never lay eye on you again. He will never lay eyeon at anything again. Rapunzel: What did you do to him! Witch: It doesn't matter. Because where you're going no one can ever see you again! Rapunzel: No!No......no!

[@MonkeyPause]

This is what it's like to be homeschooled

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 🙏💋❤️

[@feeltheillinois]

it's almost scary how the witch can go from genuinely maternal and comforting and alluring to quickly shifting to angry and abusive and manipulative. it's such a ride

[@Al_-cf1dj]

Yeah, I think she genuinely loves Rapunzel but her lyrics sound so manipulative, she's victimising herself and then sounds genuine and I just don't know how to feel about her- I think she thinks she's doing the right thing but she's being extremely toxic and has the wrong idea of what parent child relationships should be

[@ChristosAnesti33]

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

[@chaceecraw]

let mejust take a second to say this: IT'S MERYL F*CKING STREEP!

[@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.

[@rizqi125]

I think this is a song for over protective parents

[@alysiam.8065]

rizqi julianto couldn't agree more

[@xylinah7818]

that chesire cat :) and yes agreed

[@sarahbearah6297]

ikr.

[@hlubideetz7614]

yep

[@brazilianpanda4691]

Rapunzel here sounds like Rapunzel from Tangled lol who agrees

[@Hunny3000]

Because its a rendition of the same thibg

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@madelynpellegrino9470]

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

[@shekolacarrington4522]

Okay, calm down people and listen... Yes this is wonderful and yes some of you might prefer this to Mother knows best, (I absolutely love both by the way), but slamming one to promote the other is disrespectful to the creators and to the actors as well and completely uncalled for. So if you have any appreciation for the arts please, enough with the hate comments, just enjoy the music

[@anndreamottram9480]

I agree with you shekola. I absolutely love both movies and enjoy each for their own unique style. I will say that I had no idea Meryl Streep had such a beautiful voice. I was pleasantly surprised.

[@shekolacarrington4522]

Anndrea Mottram most of us were

[@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

[@corbinbishop7097]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@redhedgehogocarina]

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

[@BinaRamos1990]

oh men.. such a talented and versatile actress.... give her the SAG, GG , BAFTA and the Oscars! oh common!

[@Nickassance]

Hopefully she wins if Arquette doesn't.

[@ramdelossantos29]

Nick Peek I love Meryl but Arquette deserves the oscar for this year..a

[@Nickassance]

ramdelossantos Not really. Her performance was underwhelming.

[@TheatreofSymphony]

She wasn't nominated for a BAFTA. Somehow Renee Russo's bland acting got the nod. And Patricia Arquette's acting along with Boyhood is an overrated piece of nonsense that has been given praise for its otherwise impressive filming time.

[@Nickassance]

TheatreofSymphony Meryl will still get in. I guarantee that.

[@DollVicious]

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

[@lupegarcia3822]

this song scares me so much... I don't want to grow up 😖

[@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.

[@ethana.8653]

You all forget that she was in Broadway and off-Broadway productions in her youth. The woman has a set of pipes on her, and quite knows how to use them. Though I prefer Bernadette Peters for the role, I have never doubted Meryl Streep's ability to act, and I'm not about to start now.

[@jamessiegfried2688]

I...actually had forgotten that. No wonder she sounds so good.

[@nicolesong6199]

Oh. My god. wow.

[@Disney65Fan]

ALOT of people did a fanvideo for this on Tangled. Mother Knows Best isn't like this one. This one is more in depth. But by god Streep should get an Oscar for this. Guarantee she will win an Oscar for Best Song with this song for the Oscars 2015.

[@duarteferros5775]

it's not an original song so it wouldn't even be eligible! and she wouldn't win an Oscar for it because only the writers of the song are credited!

[@Al_-cf1dj]

Yeah, Mother Knows Best is the less triggering/ more child friendly version

[@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.

[@aztecsword12]

Almost sounds like a life action version of Mother Knows Best, with a healthy dose of Sweeney Todd mixed in.

[@vietleis]

Every time I hear people mention "Mother Knows Best" I get the same prickly thing whenever people say stuff like "Romeo and Juliet" is a new version of "West Side Story"

[@AustinNebbia]

SkullduggeryXI Well, you can't deny the casting allusion where Donna Murphy (the voice of Mother Gothel) was cast as the Witch in a production a few years ago, fulfilling essentially the same role as she did in Tangled.

[@vietleis]

Austin Nebbia Into the woods was made in 1986, Tangled came out in 2010. One came out before the other.

[@AustinNebbia]

SkullduggeryXI Oh, I'm well aware of that. What did you think I meant? :) The one Donna Murphy starred in was done in 2012, two years after Tangled.

[@harrietamidala1691]

Well, Into the Woods is composed by the same guy as Sweeney Todd, Stephen Sondheim.

[@kezziahvalentino2450]

❤️💋💁 finally! What i've been waiting. For!

[@cristalviper1223]

This movie was a masterpiece :') But I wanted more Johnny Depp singing D:

[@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

[@ZiaRDS]

Nope. No. Not gonna do it. I feel like these songs are going to give to much away.

[@AvalonMorley]

Do you not know the songs already? It would be a good idea to get acquainted with them before seeing the movie, by listening to the 1st original Broadway cast recording, the one with Bernadette Peters (better introduction than the later one, with Vanessa Williams). But it might also be nice to be surprised. It's just that some of the lyrics go by very fast, and are very clever; worth a bit of study.

[@yippedoodah]

But well all know the story of Rapunzel though, don't we?

[@MrGabeanator]

oh really

[@overthemoo]

***** Somewhat. This show went beyond anyone's knowledge.

[@MrGabeanator]

overthemoo ok

[@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

[@MetzJnr]

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

[@AbraminWonderland]

Who out there, could love you more than I?

[@ShayShayPlay]

Awh

[@sticksthunder]

Her brother? :c They didn't find each other

[@WithmeVerissimusWhostoned]

Lol, I actually thought they should have left out the "than I" part and go with the sky reaching "more" instead... because musically it creates a stunning effect so I'd prolong it and would leave the "than I" part to be implied, but I understand the "than I" part brings it down and prepares it for the smooth repetition of that section and that an appropriate build up was missing for the "more" part of the lyrics to become the climax of the part or maybe the second part of that section forced it to be rhythmically aligned with the it, which would be a shame,..musically wise. Still I love it. Gotta get the score to this and turn it into a symphony! For it deserves it.

[@funandlala]

No one.

[@AbraminWonderland]

Withme Whostoned *[Mind blown]*

[@zarionhannah5886]

i feel like watching this movie now. im gonna go watch it

[@MNFahmiHazizi]

Zarion Hannah go, boyh

[@coralroper6876]

Oh yeah, great way to get your adopted child to love and respect only you: the first time she does something you don't like, cut off her hair and drop her in a swamp, after mutilating the guy she's fallen in love with.

[@ZachJ367]

I've seen the musical several times, had the opportunity to act in it and I've seen the new movie twice so far, and I have to say this is the most heart wrenching version of this song. Bernadette Peters was wonderful in her role as the Witch and her make up was truly inspired. However, I feel that Meryl Streep's performance was more compelling and real. I actually felt for the Witch in a way I didn't know I could when I watched the movie. I literally got chills in the theatre. And maybe cried... *My opinion on the movie:* Perfection. But it wouldn't have hurt to keep some more of the story/jokes in it. *My opinion on the original:* Wonderful script and music, so many jokes that I love to laugh at still and the technical works in such songs as The Midnights. However the acting/singing isn't as good as in the movie. This is likely due to the differences in production style. With a live production, you're not given the chance to sing it over and over until it sounds perfect, but I also feel the casting in the movie is just better overall.

[@remyparaskovia5499]

she's fabulous

[@rileyisa45]

THIS MOVIE BETTER GET SOME OSCARS OR GOLDEN GLOBES

[@GreatBroadwayFan]

I'm boycotting the Oscars unless Into the Woods gets a boatload of nominations!!!

[@imtiredofmycontinuedexiste6324]

Unpopular opinion: the witch is a terrible mother, and this song proves it. She’s manipulative as hell, not to mention the fact she stole a baby, locked it away for years, tried to make it interact with only her, and got mad when an outside influence showed up.

[@gummehbewr276]

Her voice is truly beautiful she did a amazing job

[@newmediajosh]

My God she's good. I knew I'd have a tough time hearing anybody but Bernadette but what a great performance. My. God. She's. Good.

[@caitie1478]

It's funny. I love this song but... It reminds me of my mother. Ha, even when we saw it in theaters she leaned over to me and said, "Oh gosh! That sounds like the things I say..." I tried So hard not to laugh. It is such a beautiful song though.

[@alexandraroca5977]

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

[@capitalhedgepartnersllc9317]

Stay With Me/Mother Knows Best MASHUP NOW!

[@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 :)

[@thenightking6899]

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

[@Prestidigitoreum]

Please excuse me while I scream gleefully into my pillow.

[@jonturner3520]

Hmmm… she's not Bernadette Peters, but Meryl Streep is more than adequate for the part; she brings a lot of brassiness and energy to the part, which is good.

[@Denabella]

***** You should listen to it.... OMG my jaw droppped, it was so amazing.

[@nicolesong6199]

This is kinda like the role Meryl took in Mamma Mia! and she sang the song with her character's daughter and it's melancholy bc her daughter's growing up and it's pretty close to this except this witch is more irrational about it

[@graceedits3118]

Mountain sized chills ALL OVER my body.

[@Huntress4455]

Anyone see this as kinda abusive? Don't get me wrong, I love the Witch's character, but she exiles Rapunzel after this scene. Not only that, she begins guilt tripping her daughter ("You are ashamed of me!")....are there psychologists anywhere who want to analyze this?

[@mincrafthighshow6502]

from this part and after 1:43 is my favorite part

[@linnbarnelius7855]

AAAAAAAAAA FINALLY, (crying) happy Streeper

[@BeautyJojoRRGZ]

Am I the only one that finds it funny when the witch sings "princes yes but wolves and humans" too does the witch not realize that rapunzel is a human just a thought

[@hagglingizfun]

Of course she does. Think a little deeper.

[@WoodsToLiveBy]

Meryl does an amazing job here, as has been said many times. I just want to put some credit out to Mackenzie Mauzy in this scene, whose only task is to REACT to Meryl, and she holds her own, giving the scene its full tragic weight. :) Also, the real insanity is that after this song about loving and protecting one's child, the Witch becomes more monstrous than ever towards Rapunzel.

[@DreamsAsleep4Ever]

Guilty, I too did compare this song to "Mother Knows Best" from Tangled BUT with Meryl Streep's voice and emotion this song actually reminded me of "Slipping Through My Fingers" from Mamma Mia more. Just my opinion.

[@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!

[@LottaKissu]

I hate how they cut Rapunzel's death from the movie. It makes "Lament" and the Witch's emotional progression weak. Other the other hand, Meryl did a fantastic job singing this song. Chills!