When Will My Life Begin
Alan Menken/Glenn Slater Lyrics
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Start on the chores and sweep 'til the floor's all clean
Polish and wax, do laundry, and mop and shine up
Sweep again, and by then it's like 7:15
And so I'll read a book
Or maybe two or three
I'll add a few new paintings to my gallery
And cook and basically
Just wonder when will my life begin?
Then after lunch it's puzzles and darts and baking
Paper mache, a bit of ballet and chess
Pottery and ventriloquy, candle making
Then I'll stretch, maybe sketch, take a climb
Sew a dress!
And I'll reread the books
If I have time to spare
I'll paint the walls some more
I'm sure there's room somewhere
And then I'll brush and brush
and brush and brush my hair
Stuck in the same place I've always been
And I'll keep wanderin' and wanderin'
And wanderin' and wonderin'
When will my life begin?
And tomorrow night
Lights will appear
Just like they do on my birthday each year
What is it like
Out there where they glow?
Now that I'm older
Mother might just
Let me go
The song "When Will My Life Begin" from Disney's animated movie Tangled is sung by the character Rapunzel. The song is about her desire to explore the world outside of her tower and experience life beyond her daily routine of household chores. The first verse describes her morning routine of doing chores, but she remains optimistic and thinks about the things she can do to pass the time. She hopes for a more exciting life and wonders when it will begin.
The second verse shows her enthusiasm to learn and try new activities. She lists different things she can do, such as puzzles, ballet, pottery, and even ventriloquy. She wants to make the most out of her time and explore her interests. The bridge of the song shows her frustration with being stuck in the same place and routine, and she longs to be free and experience the world. The final lines of the song hint at her upcoming adventure with the possibility of her mother letting her go outside and see the glowing lights.
The song is an empowering anthem about being curious and adventurous, even in difficult situations. It encourages listeners to pursue their passions, take risks, and step out of their comfort zone. The upbeat melody and optimistic lyrics capture the excitement of new experiences and the hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven A.M., the usual morning lineup
Every morning, I have a set routine to carry out.
Start on the chores and sweep 'til the floor's all clean
My day starts with cleaning chores and I don't stop until I complete them all.
Polish and wax, do laundry, and mop and shine up
I take care of every detail in cleaning and caring for my home.
Sweep again, and by then it's like 7:15
I go over my cleaning tasks again to ensure everything is perfect.
And so I'll read a book
After my chores, I enjoy reading.
Or maybe two or three
I have plenty of time to enjoy my hobbies.
I'll add a few new paintings to my gallery
I'm always working on new art for my home gallery.
I'll play guitar and knit
I enjoy playing music and knitting for relaxation.
And cook and basically
I also love cooking and experimenting with new recipes.
Just wonder when will my life begin?
While I enjoy my hobbies, I also find myself wondering if there's more to life.
Then after lunch it's puzzles and darts and baking
In the afternoon, I spend time on more activities like puzzles, darts and baking.
Paper mache, a bit of ballet and chess
I also love doing paper mache and practicing my ballet and chess skills.
Pottery and ventriloquy, candle making
I'm always experimenting with new and unique hobbies like pottery, ventriloquy and candle making.
Then I'll stretch, maybe sketch, take a climb
When I need a break, I stretch and sketch or maybe even climb something.
Sew a dress!
I also use my creativity to sew my own dresses.
And I'll reread the books
In my free time, I like to reread some of my favorite books.
If I have time to spare
If I've finished all my other hobbies, I'll enjoy more time reading.
I'll paint the walls some more
I never tire of adding more color to my home by painting the walls.
I'm sure there's room somewhere
My home is always open to new uses and hobbies.
And then I'll brush and brush
I take pride in caring for my hair.
and brush and brush my hair
I never get tired of the ritual of brushing my hair every day.
Stuck in the same place I've always been
Despite all my hobbies, I feel like I'm not making any progress in life.
And I'll keep wanderin' and wanderin'
I'll keep searching for something more out of life.
And wanderin' and wonderin'
I'm always thinking and reflecting on my life.
When will my life begin?
I'm waiting for that something to happen to make me feel alive.
And tomorrow night
The next day, something special is going to happen.
Lights will appear
There will be something magical about tomorrow night.
Just like they do on my birthday each year
It's a feeling like I get on my birthday every year.
What is it like
I wonder about what lies beyond my everyday routine.
Out there where they glow?
I daydream about the possibilities beyond my current life.
Now that I'm older
As I get older, I'm ready and eager for change.
Mother might just
I know my mother might not approve, but it's time to break free.
Let me go
It's time for me to take a chance and see what else life can offer.
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: ALAN IRWIN MENKEN, GLENN EVAN SLATER
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