A Whole New World
Lea Salonga Lyrics
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Shining, shimmering, splendid
Tell me, princess, now when did you last let your heart decide?
I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over, sideways and under on a magic carpet ride
A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us, "no" or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming
A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up here, it's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you
(Now I'm in a whole new world with you)
Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feeling
Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
Through an endless diamond sky
A whole new world (don't you dare close your eyes)
A hundred thousand things to see (hold your breath, it gets better)
I'm like a shooting star, I've come so far
I can't go back to where I used to be (a whole new world)
(Every turn, a surprise)
With new horizons to pursue (every moment, red-letter)
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you
A whole new world (a whole new world)
That's where we'll be (that's where we'll be)
A thrilling chase (a wondrous place)
For you and me
The lyrics to Lea Salonga & Brad Kane's song A Whole New World are a romantic duet between the two main characters of the movie Aladdin, Aladdin, and Jasmine, who are flying on a magic carpet ride in the night sky. The song is about discovering a new world with someone you love and feeling overwhelmed by its beauty and possibilities.
The first stanza starts with an invitation from Aladdin to Jasmine to "show you the world" and he describes the sights they will see as "shining, shimmering, splendid." He then encourages her to follow her heart and let it decide. In the second stanza, Aladdin promises to open Jasmine's eyes and take her to see wondrous things in every direction, through the air and under them, all on a magic carpet ride. The title line, "A whole new world, a new fantastic point of view" is repeated twice and speaks to the idea that they are leaving their familiar world behind and seeing everything anew.
In the third stanza, the characters are in awe of the things they are seeing, with "unbelievable sights" and an "indescribable feeling." They feel like they are soaring, tumbling, and freewheeling through an "endless diamond sky." Aladdin then reminds Jasmine not to close her eyes or they will miss out on "a hundred thousand things to see" and to hold her breath because "it gets better." In the final stanza, Aladdin sings that their journey is filled with surprises and new horizons to pursue. He declares he will chase them anywhere, and they will always have time, and he invites Jasmine to join him in sharing this whole new world.
Line by Line Meaning
I can show you the world
I can help you see the beauty and wonder of the world
Shining, shimmering, splendid
It is bright, sparkling and magnificent
Tell me, princess, now when did you last let your heart decide?
When was the last time you followed your heart's desire, without hesitation or fear?
I can open your eyes
I can help you to see things from a different perspective
Take you wonder by wonder
Show you each small and amazing detail along the way
Over, sideways and under on a magic carpet ride
Exploring every part and angle, with no limit to the unique and magical experiences we can have together
A whole new world
A brand new perspective and experience
A new fantastic point of view
The way we'll see the world together will be different and amazing
No one to tell us, "no" or where to go
No one will stop us from going where we want to go and seeing what we want to see
Or say we're only dreaming
No one will deny that our experiences together are real and amazing
A dazzling place I never knew
A place that is filled with incredible sights and experiences that I have never seen before
But when I'm way up here, it's crystal clear
When I'm on this adventure with you, everything is amazingly clear and bright
That now I'm in a whole new world with you
Together we have embarked on an exciting and brand new journey
(Now I'm in a whole new world with you)
I am so excited to experience this new world together with you
Unbelievable sights
Sights that are beyond our wildest dreams and imaginations
Indescribable feeling
An emotion that can't be explained in words, it is simply felt
Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
A feeling of total freedom and unbridled joy as we explore and marvel at the world around us
Through an endless diamond sky
We can soar through a sky that is truly dazzling and awe-inspiring
A hundred thousand things to see
Countless things to explore and discover
Hold your breath, it gets better
Be prepared to be even more amazed and awed
I'm like a shooting star, I've come so far
Just like a shooting star, I've traveled a great distance to find you and embark on this adventure with you
I can't go back to where I used to be
I wouldn't want to go back to my old life now that I have experienced the wonder of a whole new world with you
With new horizons to pursue
There are many new and exciting opportunities to discover and explore
Every moment, red-letter
Each moment of this new experience is truly significant and remarkable
I'll chase them anywhere
I am willing to follow the adventure wherever it takes us
There's time to spare
We have all the time in the world to enjoy this exciting journey
Let me share this whole new world with you
I want to experience this whole new world together with you
That's where we'll be
This is the place where we'll find ourselves, together and happy
A thrilling chase
This adventure is like an exhilarating and exciting pursuit
A wondrous place
This place is full of wonder and magic
For you and me
This journey is just for the two of us to share and enjoy
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: Alan Menken, Tim Rice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mileycyrusfan197
wow. after 23 years, they still sound the same!!! I LOVE IT!!!! wait, it's 24 now, because it is 2016.
@baileybieganek2446
Was watching thinking: it's like Aladdin and Jasmine just showed up in front of me! Goosebumps!
@heroinereychellemoya2336
I love this
@viviandai2934
mileycyrusfan197 Ikr!! They still sound so good!!!!
@heroinereychellemoya2336
We will always remember Robin Williams
@kingbayawak7119
mileycyrusfan197 its 25 now its 2017 😂😂
@rp8832
Lea is a pillar of Philippine entertainment. People should be reminded of this. Weeks ago she was bashed by a fan base of a small screen pair in the Philippines for she expressed disdain towards the sorry state of philippine entertainment. Well, she has all the right to do so. Lea may not have million of tweets under her belt but she has more than 3 decades of artistry.
@justsaying913
true!
@emeraldsapphire8734
Thats right. I'll never trade her to those actress/actors in the PH who gave nothing but kilig.Lea is the real deal who uplift our morale.that alone is priceless and something filipinos will always owe to her.
@nfq_pjn1721
absolutely right and very well said 😁😁😁