On The Steps Of The Palace

He's a very smart prince
 He's a prince who prepares
 Knowing this time I'd run from him
 He spread pitch on the stairs
 I was caught unawares
 And I thought "Well, he cares"
 This is more than just malice
 Better stop and take stock while you're standing here stuck
 On the steps of the palace
 You think, "What do you want?"
 You think, "Make a decision"
 Why not stay and be caught?
 You think, "Well, it's a thought"
 What would be his response?
 But then what if he knew you who you were
 When you know that you're not
 What he thinks that he wants?
 And then what if you are
 What a prince would envision?
 Although how can you know who you are
 'Til you know what you want
 Which you don't so then
 Which do you pick?
 Where you're safe, out of sight, and yourself
 But where everything's wrong?
 Or where everything's right and you know
 That you'll never belong?
 And whichever you pick, do it quick
 'Cause you're starting to stick
 To the steps of the palace!
 It's your first big decision
 The choice isn't easy to make
 To arrive at a ball is exciting and all
 Once you're there though it's scary
 And it's fun to deceive when you know you can leave
 But you have to be wary
 There's a lot that's at stake but you've stalled long enough
 'Cause you're still standing stuck in the stuff on the steps
 Better run along home
 And avoid the collision
 Even though they don't care
 You'll be better off there
 Where there's nothing to choose
 So there's nothing to lose
 So you pry up your shoes
 Then from out of the blue
 And without any guide
 You know what your decision is
 Which is not to decide
 You'll just leave him a clue
 For example, a shoe
 And then see what he'll do
 Now it's he and not you who is stuck with a shoe
 In a stew
 In the goo
 And you've learned something too
 Something you never knew
 On the steps of the palace!