Tonight Belongs to You
The Cast of Netflix's Film The Prom Lyrics
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But you can count on Uncle Barry
He can turn this butchy duck into a swan
Your whole look could use a shake up
You can borrow all my makeup
And the pair of spanks I currently have on
I think I'll pass
Treat the whole world like your runway
Make it fierce but in a fun way
Try to flip your hair
Like Cher and drag queens do
And I don't mean to be rude, dear
But you could use some attitude, dear
Let's show the school that tonight belongs to you
One thing's universal
Life's no dress rehearsal
So why not make some waves before it's through
Go big or you've blown it
It's time that you own it
Let's make it clear that tonight belongs to you
Now, whatever we choose, we gotta remember to sell it
How do I do that?
Allow Miss Glickman to demonstrate
You might find this disconcerting
But old Barry's done some flirting
Try to bat your eyes
Smize each time you grin
I can guess your whole agenda
You be Elphie
I'm Galinda
It's makeover time so why not just give in
Come on
One thing's universal
Life's no dress rehearsal
So why not make some waves before it's through
Go big or you've blown it
It's time that I own it (yes ma'am)
Let's make it clear that tonight belongs to you
What?
Belongs to me
Oh God, I can't believe this is finally happening
She almost ruined it for all of us
Well, what goes around comes around
You look hot
You look so hot
Well I hate to sound conceited
But the boys get overheated
When I strike a pose or two like thus
And you have to hand it to me
I mean even I would do me
Let's show the world tonight belongs to us
One thing's universal
Life's no dress rehearsal
Excuse me while I state the obvious
Go big or you've blown it
It's time that we own it
And make it clear that tonight belongs to us
Alyssa, you look so beautiful
You should always wear your hair like this
Mom
Yeah?
I just want you to know what's gonna happen tonight
No, can we not spoil this please?
I have worked so hard for tonight
I have a right to enjoy it to
You are gonna have a wonderful prom like a normal girl
I've made sure of that
What is that supposed to mean?
I don't like when strangers get in my way
Or anyone who messes with the PTA
Well, maybe that's just me
But trust me
Fixing little problems is what I do
Now everyone is happy, I promise you
And I would never miss a night like this, Alyssa
You're my superstar
Now get your ass in the car
One thing's universal
Life's no dress rehearsal
Excuse me while I state the obvious
Go big or you've blown it
It's time that we own it
And make it clear that tonight belongs to
Make it clear that tonight belongs to
Make it clear that tonight belongs
The lyrics of "Tonight Belongs to You" from The Cast of Netflix's Film The Prom revolve around a makeover sequence where the character Uncle Barry helps transform Alyssa's look for prom. The song encourages Alyssa to be confident, bold, and own the night, declaring that tonight belongs to her. Barry suggests that Alyssa takes ownership of the night and have fun in her own way. He teaches her how to pose and how to bat her eyes while advising her to borrow his makeup and wear his spanks. The song highlights the importance of taking risks and being oneself while showing the world that tonight belongs to you.
The song provides important encouragement and shows that everyone should feel confident about themselves, be comfortable in their skin, and rock their look. It also portrays that people must show the world what they can do and make waves in their lives, making it clear that tonight belongs to them. Besides, it shows the importance of owning every aspect of life, living every moment to the fullest, and not running from challenges but embracing them. All in all, the song is a positive message that emphasizes the importance of loving oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I can tell you're feeling wary
I can sense that you're hesitant or unsure
But you can count on Uncle Barry
But you can trust that Uncle Barry will help you out
He can turn this butchy duck into a swan
He can transform your appearance from masculine to feminine
Your whole look could use a shake up
Your entire appearance needs a change
You can borrow all my makeup
You can use my cosmetics
And the pair of spanks I currently have on
And the smoothing undergarment that I'm wearing right now
I think I'll pass
I don't want to borrow your undergarment
Treat the whole world like your runway
Act as if the entire world is your fashion show stage
Make it fierce but in a fun way
Be confident and bold, but also lighthearted and enjoyable
Try to flip your hair like Cher and drag queens do
Try to style your hair in an extravagant way, like Cher and drag queens
And I don't mean to be rude, dear
I don't want to be offensive, but
But you could use some attitude, dear
But you need to have more confidence and personality
Let's show the school that tonight belongs to you
Let's demonstrate to everyone at the school that this night is all about you
One thing's universal
There's one thing that applies to everyone
Life's no dress rehearsal
We only get one chance at life
So why not make some waves before it's through
So why not make a big impact before it's too late
Go big or you've blown it
If you don't make a big impression, you've missed your chance
It's time that you own it
It's time for you to take control and be confident
Now, whatever we choose, we gotta remember to sell it
Now, whatever we decide, we need to act confident and convincing
Allow Miss Glickman to demonstrate
Let Miss Glickman show you how it's done
You might find this disconcerting
This might be unsettling for you
But old Barry's done some flirting
I've been flirting with Barry before
Try to bat your eyes
Flutter your eyelashes
Smize each time you grin
Make sure to smile with your eyes
I can guess your whole agenda
I understand your entire plan or motive
You be Elphie
You can play the role of Elphaba from Wicked
I'm Galinda
I'll play the role of Glinda from Wicked
It's makeover time so why not just give in
It's time for a complete transformation, so why not embrace it
One thing's universal
There's one thing that applies to everyone
Life's no dress rehearsal
We only get one chance at life
So why not make some waves before it's through
So why not make a big impact before it's too late
It's time that I own it (yes ma'am)
It's time for me to take control and be confident (agreed)
Let's make it clear that tonight belongs to you
Let's make sure everyone knows that this night is all about you
Oh God, I can't believe this is finally happening
I'm in disbelief that this is actually happening
She almost ruined it for all of us
She nearly caused problems for everyone
Well, what goes around comes around
The consequences of one's actions will eventually catch up to them
You look hot
You look attractive or sexy
Well I hate to sound conceited
I don't want to come across as arrogant, but
But the boys get overheated
The boys become excited or aroused
When I strike a pose or two like thus
When I strike a stylish or confident pose
And you have to hand it to me
You have to acknowledge or admit
I mean even I would do me
Even I find myself attractive
Let's show the world tonight belongs to us
Let's demonstrate to the entire world that this night is all about us
Excuse me while I state the obvious
Pardon me for stating something that is already clear
It's time that we own it
It's time for us to take control and be confident
And make it clear that tonight belongs to us
And make sure everyone knows that this night is all about us
You should always wear your hair like this
Your hair looks great styled this way
I just want you to know what's gonna happen tonight
I want to let you know what to expect tonight
No, can we not spoil this please?
Can we please not ruin this by talking about it too much?
I have worked so hard for tonight
I've put a lot of effort into making tonight a success
I have a right to enjoy it too
I deserve to have a good time as well
You are gonna have a wonderful prom like a normal girl
You're going to have a great prom like any other girl
I've made sure of that
I've taken care of everything to ensure that you have a good time
I don't like when strangers get in my way
I don't appreciate it when strangers interfere with my plans
Or anyone who messes with the PTA
Or anyone who causes problems for the Parent Teacher Association
Well, maybe that's just me
Maybe that's just my opinion
But trust me
But believe me
Fixing little problems is what I do
Solving minor issues is something that I'm good at
Now everyone is happy, I promise you
Now everyone is satisfied and content, I assure you
You're my superstar
You're my amazing, talented hero
Now get your ass in the car
Now hurry up and get in the car
And make it clear that tonight belongs to
And ensure everyone knows that this night is all about
Make it clear that tonight belongs to
Make sure everyone knows that this night is all about
Make it clear that tonight belongs
Make it obvious that this night is all about
Writer(s): Matthew Sklar, Chad Beguelin
Contributed by Evan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.