Be Our Guest
[Disney] Lyrics
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Be our guest
Put our service to the test
Tie your napkin round your neck, cherie
And we provide the rest
Soupe du jour, hot hors d'oeuvres
Why, we only live to serve
Try the grey stuff, it's delicious
They can sing
They can dance
After all, miss, this is France
And a dinner here is never second best
Go on, unfold your menu
Take a glance and then
You'll be our guest
Oui, our guest
Be our guest
Beef ragout, cheese souffle
Pie and pudding en flambe
We'll prepare and serve with flair
A culinary cabaret
You're alone
And you're scared
But the banquet's all prepared
No one's gloomy or complaining
While the flatware's entertaining
We tell jokes
I do tricks
With my fellow candlesticks
And it's all in perfect taste, that you can bet
Come on and lift your glass
You've won your own free pass
To be our guest
If you're stressed
It's fine dining we suggest
Be our guest
Be our guest
Be our guest
Life is so unnerving
For a servant who's not serving
He's not whole without a soul to wait upon
Ah, those good old days when we were useful
Suddenly, those good old days are gone
Ten years we've been rusting, needing so much more than dusting
Needing exercise, a chance to use our skills
Most days we just lay around the castle
Flabby, fat and lazy
You walked in and oops-a-daisy!
It's a guest, it's a guest!
Sakes alive, well, I'll be blessed
Wine's been poured, and thank the lord
I've had the napkins freshly pressed
With dessert, she'll want tea
And, my dear, that's fine with me
While the cups do their soft-shoeing
I'll be bubbling, I'll be brewing
I'll get warn, piping hot
Heaven's sake, is that a spot?
Clean it up, we want the company impressed
We've got a lot to do
Is it one lump or two?
For you, our guest
She's our guest (She's our guest)
She's our guest
Be our guest
Be our guest
Put our service to the test
It's ten years since we've had anybody here
And we're obsessed
With your meal, with your ease
Yes, indeed, we aim to please
While the candlelight's still glowing
Let us help you, we'll keep going
Course by course
One by one
Till you shout, "Enough, I'm done!"
Then we'll sing you off to sleep as you digest
Tonight you'll prop your feet up
But for now, let's eat up
Be our guest
Be our guest
Be our guest
Please be our guest
The song 'Be Our Guest' is a lively and inviting plea from the castle's servants, particularly Lumière the candelabra, to Belle, urging her to enjoy the splendor of the castle and be their honored guest. They offer her a magnificent feast of French cuisine and insist that she tries everything without hesitation. The lines 'Be our guest, Be our guest, Put our service to the test' assert that the castle's servants are here to serve her every need and will ensure that she enjoys every moment of her stay.
The upbeat, high-energy number reflects the charm of France, particularly the Parisian culture, and its glorious cuisine. The servants' actions showcase the grandeur and elegance of French hospitality, the music drawing in classic French tunes with a fun, vibrant beat. The song often uses words related to dining and food, and there are playful moments of singing spoons and forks, emphasizing the grand feast that is being prepared for Belle.
In conclusion, 'Be Our Guest' is a whimsical song that encapsulates the beauty of France's culture and hospitality, urging the audience to enjoy and bask in its grandeur. The song is catchy, fun, and an integral aspect of Disney's film's charm and magic.
Line by Line Meaning
Be our guest
We invite you to join us and experience our hospitality
Put our service to the test
We are confident in our service and want to showcase our abilities
Tie your napkin round your neck, cherie
Please feel comfortable and at ease while dining with us
And we provide the rest
We will take care of every detail to ensure you have a memorable time
Soupe du jour, hot hors d'oeuvres
We have a variety of delicious appetizers and soup of the day
Why, we only live to serve
Our ultimate goal is to make you happy and satisfied with our service
Try the grey stuff, it's delicious
We highly recommend trying the special dish, even if it may seem unusual
Don't believe me, ask the dishes
Our dishes have tried and enjoyed the grey stuff, so you should too
They can sing
Our inanimate objects are alive and entertaining
They can dance
Our inanimate objects have a talent for dancing
After all, miss, this is France
We take pride in our French culture and cuisine
And a dinner here is never second best
Our food and service is always of the highest quality
Go on, unfold your menu
Take your time to browse through our menu and choose what you like
Take a glance and then
Take a quick look at what we offer but feel free to take your time to decide
You'll be our guest
We want you to feel welcomed and at home while dining with us
Oui, our guest
Yes, you are our esteemed guest
Be our guest
We want you to join us and experience everything we have to offer
Beef ragout, cheese souffle
We have a variety of main courses including beef ragout and cheese souffle
Pie and pudding en flambe
We also offer desserts such as pie and pudding
We'll prepare and serve with flair
We will cook and present our food with style and sophistication
A culinary cabaret
Our dining experience is like a show, with food as the main act
You're alone
You may be dining solo but we have everything taken care of
And you're scared
You may feel intimidated, but we want you to feel comfortable and at ease
But the banquet's all prepared
We have everything planned and under control, so there's no need to worry
No one's gloomy or complaining
Our staff is always cheerful and ready to assist you
While the flatware's entertaining
Even our utensils have a talent for performing and entertaining
We tell jokes
We like to keep our guests entertained and laughing with our witty jokes
I do tricks
Our staff has some special tricks up their sleeves to impress you
With my fellow candlesticks
Even our candles join in and perform for our guests
And it's all in perfect taste, that you can bet
We ensure that everything we do is done perfectly and with great taste
Come on and lift your glass
Let's toast to a wonderful evening and great company
You've won your own free pass
You deserve to be treated and pampered during your dining experience
To be our guest
We want you to join and experience everything we have to offer
If you're stressed
If you're feeling overwhelmed or stressed, let us take care of everything
It's fine dining we suggest
Our dining experience is one of a kind and definitely worth trying
Life is so unnerving
Being a servant can be difficult and draining
For a servant who's not serving
When there are no guests, being a servant can feel pointless
He's not whole without a soul to wait upon
Our staff is fulfilled and complete when they have guests to serve
Ah, those good old days when we were useful
Our staff reminisces on the times when they were always being useful and serving guests
Suddenly, those good old days are gone
Since there have been no guests, the staff feels like they have lost their purpose
Ten years we've been rusting, needing so much more than dusting
It has been a very long time since anyone has dined with us, so there's much to be done
Needing exercise, a chance to use our skills
Our staff is eager to use their skills and serve guests
Most days we just lay around the castle
Without guests to serve, the staff feels bored and unproductive
Flabby, fat and lazy
Without guests, the staff feels like they are just lounging and not accomplishing anything
You walked in and oops-a-daisy!
Now that there is a guest, the staff is excited and ready to put their skills to use
It's a guest, it's a guest!
We're thrilled to finally have a guest to serve
Sakes alive, well, I'll be blessed
We're overjoyed and blessed to finally have a guest after so many years
Wine's been poured, and thank the lord
We're ready to celebrate and toast to a wonderful evening
I've had the napkins freshly pressed
We like to ensure that everything is perfect for our guests, even the napkins
With dessert, she'll want tea
After dinner, our guest may want to enjoy a cup of tea with their dessert
And, my dear, that's fine with me
We are more than happy to accommodate our guests' requests
While the cups do their soft-shoeing
Even our cups have a talent for entertaining and performing
I'll be bubbling, I'll be brewing
We're always working and making sure that everything is perfect for our guests
I'll get warm, piping hot
We always make sure that our guests' drinks are hot and ready to enjoy
Heaven's sake, is that a spot?
We're meticulous and ensure that the dining area is spotless and perfect for our guests
Clean it up, we want the company impressed
We always strive for perfection to impress our guests and make them feel special
We've got a lot to do
We're always working hard to make sure everything is perfect for our guests
Is it one lump or two?
We're attentive and always make sure our guests' cups of tea are prepared to their liking
For you, our guest
Everything we do is for the pleasure and enjoyment of our guest
She's our guest (She's our guest)
We're pleased and honored to have a guest that we can serve and impress
Please be our guest
We hope that you'll join us and experience everything we have to offer
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Howard Elliott Ashman, Alan Menken
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lyrics:
Ma chere Mademoiselle, it is with deepest pride
and greatest pleasure that we welcome you tonight.
And now we invite you to relax, let us pull up a
chair as the dining room proudly presents -
your dinner!
Be our guest! Be our guest!
Put our service to the test
Tie your napkin 'round your neck, cherie
And we'll provide the rest
Soup du jour
Hot hors d'oeuvres
Why, we only live to serve
Try the grey stuff
It's delicious
Don't believe me? Ask the dishes
They can sing, they can dance
After all, Miss, this is France
And a dinner here is never second best
Go on, unfold your menu
Take a glance and then you'll
Be our guest
Oui, our guest
Be our guest!
Beef ragout
Cheese souffle
Pie and pudding "en flambe"
We'll prepare and serve with flair
A culinary cabaret!
You're alone
And you're scared
But the banquet's all prepared
No one's gloomy or complaining
While the flatware's entertaining
We tell jokes! I do tricks
With my fellow candlesticks
And it's all in perfect taste
That you can bet
Come on and lift your glass
You've won your own free pass
To be out guest
If you're stressed
It's fine dining we suggest
Be our guest!
Be our guest!
Be our guest!
Life is so unnerving
For a servant who's not serving
He's not whole without a soul to wait upon
Ah, those good old days when we were useful...
Suddenly those good old days are gone
Too long we've been rusting
Needing so much more than dusting
Needing exercise, a chance to use our skills!
Most days we just lay around the castle
Flabby, fat and lazy
You walked in and oops-a-daisy!
It's a guest! It's a guest!
Sakes alive, well I'll be blessed!
Wine's been poured and thank the Lord
I've had the napkins freshly pressed
With dessert, she'll want tea
And more dinner that's fine with me
While the cups do their soft-shoein'
I'll be bubbling, piping hot
Heaven's sakes! Is that a spot?
Clean it up! We want the company impressed
We've got a lot to do!
Is it one lump or two?
For you, our guest!
She's our guest!
She's our guest!
She's our guest!
Be our guest! Be our guest!
Our command is your request
It's been years since we've had anybody here
And we're obsessed
With your meal, with your ease
Yes, indeed, we aim to please
While the candlelight's still glowing
Let us help you, We'll keep going
Course by course, one by one
'Til you shout, "Enough! I'm done!"
Then we'll sing you off to sleep as you digest
Tonight you'll prop your feet up
But for now, let's eat up
Be our guest!
Be our guest!
Be our guest!
Please, be our guest!
@ihahaidoprzodu4321
Someone: You can't just put every great movie in one
Bill Condon: Hold my candelabra
Belle-> Emma Watson-> Hermione Granger
Lumiere-> Evan McGregor-> Obi-Wan Kenobi
Cogsworth-> Ian Mckellen-> Gandalf
Gaston-> Luke Evans-> Bard
LeFou-> Josh Gad-> Olaf
Mrs. Potts-> Emma Thompson-> Agent O/ Sybilla Trelawney/ Nanny McPhee
Cadenza-> Stanley Tucci-> Dr Abraham Erskine
Agathe-> Hattie Morahan-> Queen Elsemere
@azizdhanu
I love how they change "ten years we've been rusting" into "too long we've been rusting" so the beast's age wouldnt be questionable
@YeseniaTheHedgehog
That's kind of true
@azizdhanu
Abbiqa the Cat Lover #CatzAreAwesome yes but there will be much assumption as how old was chip when he got cursed? or is the household isnt get older? etc
@CallumMcPherson
If they were under the spell for ten years in the original film, and Chip was still a child when he returned to human form, then maybe they stopped aging while under the spell. The Prince still looked pretty young too.
@thoughtsofaleo2916
Callum McPherson Or at least the spell severely slowed their aging, if not stopping it completely. Hopefully we'll learn more with the movie!
@estherbalaban6817
Aziz Dhanu I read this and the lyric came up. woah
@alexanderaji3325
The force was strong with this candle
@chrissame
Alexander Aji Candelabra!
@julianthebagel2299
If u strike me down I will become more powerful than you could ever imagine
@jajsjsjdjdhsj5396
It’s just so AMAZING!1!1 ,Qi,w,,q