Oh, Nonna, Why So Careful?
The Cast of 'Family Ties'

Nonna:
Oh, mia cara, look at you,
With all that food, you just can’t chew.
Your father’s pride and my heart’s woe,
Where is the husband—oh, not yet, I know.

Rena:
Nonna, please, I’m happy here,
I just want love, not judgment, my dear.

Gia:
And I’m just me, please let me be,
But your old ways, they bind me, you see.

Nonna:
Oh, figlie mie, the world’s so cruel,
But my sons are fine, they’re the family jewels.
With every glance at you two, I sigh,
Where is the man for you? Oh, don’t make me cry.

Rena:
Can’t you see our hearts are strong?
We’ve got our dreams, we do belong.

Gia:
Love takes many forms; it's true,
Please accept me, I’m still the same due.

Nonna:
Ah, but darling, love leads to sorrow,
No man, no wedding? What of tomorrow?
I see your friends, they come and they go,
What’s wrong with you two? Don’t you know?

Rena:
Oh Nonna, you do mean well,
But life isn’t hell; it’s a lovely spell.

Gia:
So much to give and nothing to hide,
I’m still your daughter, still full of pride.

Nonna:
Well, you know me, I steer with grace,
But I can’t let it go, I can’t take your place.
You need a good man, or I may just weep,
With every bite of pasta, it cuts so deep.

Rena:
Dear Nonna, my heart is true,
Love comes in colors, not just in blue.

Gia:
And I hold a torch for dreams that are bright,
Can’t you see us bathed in this light?

Nonna:
If you only knew, the pain I bear,
So many nights spent in quiet prayer.
Where is the love that I want for you?
Don't let the man slip—your heart is too true!

Rena:
And what about Cillian? Oh, can’t you see?
His heart is like mine, oh, what could there be?

Nonna:
Cillian, oh yes, he’s such a dear,
You girls must take hold, it’s so very clear.

Gia:
But it’s not just a matter of heart,
Nonna, we’re whole, we’re a work of art.

Nonna:
Oh, figlie, listen, this guilt won’t cease,
You put God’s love to the ultimate test,
But with every failure, I pray you’ll find peace.
Underneath this tough love, know I wish you the best.

Together:
Oh Nonna, why so careful, with those eyes full of fate?
We're living each moment, we’re never too late.
We’ll love who we love, and that’s how we’ll bloom,
Underneath your stern gaze, our hearts find room.

Nonna:
Just know that my love always guides you,
Through every struggle, in every view.
Oh, figs and regrets, always bind us tight,
But we’ll dance through the shadows, into the light.