It's A Small World
[Disney] Lyrics

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It's a world of laughter, a world of tears
It's a world of hopes and a world of fears
There's so much that we share that it's time we're aware
It's a small world after all

It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all

It's a small, small world

There is just one moon and one golden sun
And a smile means friendship to everyone
Though the mountains divide and the oceans are wide
It's a small world after all

It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small, small world

It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small, small world

It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small, small world

(Come on, everybody sing!) it's a small world after all (it's a small, small world)
It's a small world after all (small world)
It's a small world after all (small world)
It's a small, small world

It's a small world after all (it's a small, small world)
It's a small world after all (it's a small, small world)
It's a small world after all
It's a small, small world

It's a small world after all (small, small)
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small, small world (small, small, small world)

It's a small, small world
It's a small, small world

Overall Meaning

The song “It’s A Small World” is a classic Disney tune that embodies the message of unity and diversity. The lyrics speak about the universal emotions of laughter, tears, hope, and fear that we all share as human beings in this world. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing our similarities and celebrating our differences across cultures and nations. The repetition of “it’s a small world after all” throughout the song reinforces the message that despite our differences and distances, we are all connected in this world.

The second verse of the song highlights the idea of a shared world, with one moon, one sun, and a smile that can mean friendship to anyone. It acknowledges the existence of barriers like mountains and oceans, but emphasizes that these do not separate us from one another. The song ends with a call to action for everyone to unite and sing together in recognition of our interconnectedness.

Overall, “It’s A Small World” is a heartwarming and uplifting song that promotes global unity and peace. Its message is both timeless and relevant, reminding us that we are all part of something greater than ourselves.

Line by Line Meaning

It's a world of laughter, a world of tears
The world is full of both happiness and sadness, joy and sorrow.

It's a world of hopes and a world of fears
The world is full of dreams and aspirations, as well as anxieties and uncertainties.

There's so much that we share that it's time we're aware
We must acknowledge and recognize the things that connect us, as there is much more that unites us than divides us.

It's a small world after all
Despite the vastness of our differences, the world is ultimately a small place for all of us.

There is just one moon and one golden sun
No matter where we are in the world, we all share the same celestial bodies in the sky.

And a smile means friendship to everyone
A simple smile transcends all cultures and languages, and can be a universal sign of friendliness and warmth.

Though the mountains divide and the oceans are wide
Despite physical barriers that may separate us, we are all connected in some way.

(Come on, everybody sing!) it's a small world after all (it's a small, small world)
Let's all acknowledge the smallness of our world and celebrate our commonalities.

It's a small, small world
No matter how large the world may seem, it is ultimately small and intimate for all of us to share.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Richard Sherman, Robert Sherman

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