Ever since the film came out in the 80’s, Little Shop of Horrors was one of my favorite musical. Funny, engaging, and toe-tapping, it’s one of those movies that I can watch over and over again, and it never grows old. And of course, “Suddenly Seymour” was one of those songs that I’ve always wanted to learn, so I now consider another entry on my bucket list scratched off.
Here is the Cowboy Cabaret poem that accompanies it…
Some girls, they tend to like bad boys
ones that will boss them around
They’re okay to be treated like play toys
and get smacked without making a sound
There ain’t too much confusion
over why they feel this way
for a long time women been losin’
been made to feel like property
But ladies, if you’ve got that need
to spend all of your life with one man
there are plenty out there that won’t make you bleed
they’ll lift you up and tell you you can
but you gotta steer clear of those bad boys
and find someone you can really adore
preferably someone who’s gainfully employed
a guy with a name like Seymour
He may not be the best lookin’
or be a guy that most girls would want
but that will keep him unremittin’
and make him appreciate the blessing he’s got
I know the bad boys are alluring
but if you really want to be loved
pick a lover that’s much more enduring
and makes you feel like you’re sent from above
so don’t overlook the nice guys
the ones that get picked on for being too smart
if you’re just picking lovers out because of their size
you’ve already missed out from the start
