Part of Your World
[Disney] Lyrics
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Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
The girl who has everything?
Look at this trove, treasures untold
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Looking around here you'd think
I've got gadgets and gizmos a plenty
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty!
But who cares? No big deal,
I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see them dancing
Walking around on those
What do you call 'em? Oh, feet
Flipping your fins you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling along down a
What's that word again?
Street
Up where they walk, up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering free
Wish I could be, part of that world
What would I give if I could live
Out of these waters?
What would I pay to spend a day
Warm on the sand?
Betcha' on land, they understand
Bet they don't reprimand their daughters
Bright young women, sick of swimming
Ready to stand
I'm ready to know what the people know
Ask 'em my questions
And get some answers
What's a fire and why does it?
What's the word?
Burn?
When's it my turn?
Wouldn't I love, love to explore that shore up above?
Out of the sea
Wish I could be
Part of that world
The song "Part of Your World" from Disney's The Little Mermaid is sung by the film's protagonist, Ariel, as she longs to leave her life under the sea and explore the human world. The lyrics showcase her desire to be part of a world that is entirely foreign to her but appears exciting and full of possibilities. Ariel's collection of human objects, which she has collected from shipwrecks, is used as a representation of her fascination with the human world.
The opening lines of the song, "Look at this stuff, isn't it neat? / Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?" show Ariel's vivacious personality and desire for adventure. Despite having an extensive collection, she knows there is more to the world than what she already possesses. Ariel's yearning for the human world is further emphasized in the lines "I wanna be where the people are / I wanna see, wanna see them dancing," as she wants to experience new things that aren't available to her under the sea.
The lyrics "I'm ready to know what the people know / Ask 'em my questions / And get some answers / What's a fire and why does it? / What's the word? / Burn?" illustrate Ariel's curiosity about the unknown world, and her final lines express her willingness to leave everything she knows behind to have the chance to explore.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at this stuff, isn't it neat?
I am showing you all of my possessions, how cool is that?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Don't you believe that I have everything I could ever want and need?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
Wouldn't you consider that I am the person
The girl who has everything?
Who has all these great things?
Look at this trove, treasures untold
Check out all these incredible things I have - an infinite amount really
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Could anyone ever imagine that there are so many treasures inside a single cave?
Looking around here you'd think
Based on what you see in front of you
Sure, she's got everything
Of course, she has everything you could ever want and more!
I've got gadgets and gizmos a plenty
I own an endless array of cool things
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
I'm not even sure what half of these items are called but I have a ton of them
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty!
If you are looking for a thingamabob I likely have it - and not just one but many
But who cares? No big deal,
None of that really matters though
I want more
I desire greater things for myself, beyond just the things I already own
I wanna be where the people are
I long to be around other individuals, interacting with them
I wanna see, wanna see them dancing
Specifically, I would love to watch people dance, it looks so fun
Walking around on those
Strolling about on these
What do you call 'em? Oh, feet
What is the word for these body parts that we use for walking? Oh right, feet
Flipping your fins you don't get too far
Swimming might be ideal for getting around in water but it limits your ability to explore beyond that
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
You need legs in order to do certain activities, like jumping and dancing
Strolling along down a
Taking a nice leisurely walk down a
What's that word again?
I can't seem to remember this particular word
Street
Ah, yes, it's a street!
Up where they walk, up where they run
They move about on the surface, even at a faster pace
Up where they stay all day in the sun
They have a greater ability to be outside in the warm sun all day
Wandering free
Roaming around freely without any limitations or restrictions
Wish I could be, part of that world
I truly desire to be a part of this space where I'm free to wander and explore
What would I give if I could live
Thinking about what I would be willing to give up if it meant having the opportunity to live a different life
Out of these waters?
Outside of this life I am currently living?
What would I pay to spend a day
Wondering what sacrifices I would need to make for just one day in the life I desire
Warm on the sand?
Would it be possible to bask in the warmth of the sun while standing on solid ground?
Betcha' on land, they understand
I have a hunch that those on land are more likely to understand what I am feeling
Bet they don't reprimand their daughters
Daughters on land are probably allowed to make more decisions about their own lives rather than being told what to do
Bright young women, sick of swimming
Young women who are ambitious, intelligent, and tired of living under the restrictions of their current lives
Ready to stand
Prepared to take action and leave behind their current lifestyle
I'm ready to know what the people know
I am eager to expand my knowledge, particularly about life on land
Ask 'em my questions
Query them about things I want to know about
And get some answers
Gather some insights from their responses
What's a fire and why does it?
Asking fundamental questions about things that I don't understand
What's the word?
Not being able to remember or articulate a specific term or concept
Burn?
Asking about the process of combustion or why things catch on fire specifically
When's it my turn?
Wondering when I will get the opportunity to pursue my own life goals
Wouldn't I love, love to explore that shore up above?
I would absolutely love to explore this other world that seems so foreign and exciting
Out of the sea
Leaving behind the only life I've ever known under the water
Wish I could be
It would be great if I had the opportunity to do this one day
Part of that world
To be included as a member of this different society, it would be a dream come true
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: HOWARD ELLIOTT ASHMAN, ALAN MENKEN
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