Fathoms Below
[Disney] Lyrics
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And it's hey to the starboard, heave-ho
Look out lad a mermaid be waiting for you
In mysterious fathoms below
Fathoms below, below
From whence wayward westerlies blow
Where Triton is king and his merpeople sing
Below, below
Mysterious fathoms below
These opening lyrics of the song Fathoms Below in the Disney movie The Little Mermaid paints a whimsical picture of the dark and vast depths of the ocean. The lyrics tell a tale of the sea, and the wayward westerlies blowing from below the blue waters. As sailors row their vessels on the surface, below in the deep blue resides the mermaid, mysterious and waiting for their visit. Triton, the mythical king and his merpeople rule these deep fathoms and can be heard singing their beautiful melodies.
The song's lyrics are a foreshadowing of the journey that the movie's protagonist, Ariel, will embark on to explore the mermaid kingdom. It sets the tone for the mysterious and fantastical land that exists beneath the surface of the sea. Although the lyrics only last for a short while in the movie, they manage to capture the thrilling excitement and curiosity that the ocean holds.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll tell you a tale of the bottomless blue
Let me share with you a story about the unfathomable depths of the ocean.
And it's hey to the starboard, heave-ho
We're setting sail, so get ready to work hard and follow commands.
Look out lad a mermaid be waiting for you
Be careful, young one. There may be a mermaid waiting to enchant you.
In mysterious fathoms below
Deep within the dark and unknown parts of the ocean lies a mystery.
Fathoms below, below
The depths go far beyond what we can imagine.
From whence wayward westerlies blow
Where the winds blow unpredictably in every direction.
Where Triton is king and his merpeople sing
This is a place ruled by the sea god Triton and filled with mermaids and mermen singing their haunting melodies.
In mysterious fathoms below
Once again, we are reminded of the enigmatic depths that await us.
Below, below
Further and deeper still, beyond what our minds can comprehend.
Mysterious fathoms below
The ocean depths hold secrets beyond human understanding, shrouded in mystery and wonder.
Contributed by Elliot D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@caitcefai153
The set designer really deserves the most credit because that ship is AMAZING
@aliciagraham3401
Cait Cefai And the costume designer! And the dancers!!!
@seanhorace925
Yeah maybe this special might get an Emmy Award in Scenic/Set design nomination.
@vicentehizon6202
I was in awe when the curtain flew to reveal the ship.
@ConnorMalbeuf
Joe Celli and Misty Buckley!!! The best!
@crazychrislovesretics6790
You lot are delusional! It's pathetic, why have the old man played by a black man too? He was an old white bloke. The set looks like it was built for a school play!
@whatamidoingwithmylife7148
I can't blame Ariel I'd lose my voice for a chance with him too.
@awesomealiza4351
WhatAmIDoingWithMyLife? Same
@patriciacruz6012
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@Michelle-pz1lm
Lol I I would’ve already lost my voice when I see him 😂