His best known work includes the Disney animated movies, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, as well as Little Shop of Horrors, Enchanted, Tangled and most recently, Sister Act the Musical.
A Star Is Born
Alan Menken Lyrics
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A star is born
It's a time for pulling out the stops
A star is born
Honey, hit us with a hallelu'
The kid came shining through
Girl, sing the song
Come blow your horn
He's a hero who can please the crowd
A star is born
Come on everybody shout out loud
A star is born
Just remember in the darkest hour
Within your heart's the power
For making you
A hero too
So don't lose hope when you're forlorn
Just keep your eyes upon the skies
Every night a star is
Right in sight a star is
Burning bright a star is born
Like a beacon in the cold dark night
A star is born
Told ya everything would turn out right
A star is born
Just when everything was all at sea
The boy made history
The bottom line
He sure can shine
His rising sign is
Capricorn
He knew "how to"
He had a clue
Telling you a star is born
Here's a hero who can please the crowd
A star is born
Come on everybody shout out loud
A star is born
Just remember in the darkest hour
Within your heart's the power
For making you
A hero too
So don't lose hope when you're forlorn
Just keep your eyes upon the skies
Every night a star is
Right in sight a star is
Burning bright a star is born
The chorus of “A Star Is Born” by Alan Menken announces the arrival of a new talent. The singer exclaims that they're going to “shout it from the mountaintops” because a “star” has been born. They encourage the rising artist to “sing their song” and “blow their horn” while celebrating their arrival. The song continues on about the artist being a “hero” and “pleasing the crowd”. The lyrics suggest that the world is a better place now that the artist is here to share their talents. They celebrate this new arrival as a beacon of hope in a “cold dark night” and “everything is turning out right” now that they have arrived. The song is a celebration of hope, perseverance, and the power of an artist to inspire others.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna shout it from the mountaintops
I am going to proclaim this news loudly and enthusiastically
A star is born
A new, talented individual has emerged and will soon become famous
It's a time for pulling out the stops
This is a moment to go all out and give it our best shot
Honey, hit us with a hallelu'
Sing us a joyful, triumphant song
The kid came shining through
The new talent truly shone and impressed everyone
Girl, sing the song
Female singer, express your excitement through song
Come blow your horn
Celebrate and make noise, show enthusiasm
He's a hero who can please the crowd
This individual is a talented and charismatic performer who can entertain and satisfy the audience
Just remember in the darkest hour
Even during difficult times, don't forget that you have the power to triumph
Within your heart's the power
All of the strength and determination you need resides within yourself
So don't lose hope when you're forlorn
Do not despair or give up when things seem hopeless
Just keep your eyes upon the skies
Look up in optimism and hope, keep a positive outlook
Every night a star is
Every night there are new, talented people emerging
Right in sight a star is
A new, promising talent can be seen on the horizon
Burning bright a star is born
A new, shining star has been born and will shine for all to see
Like a beacon in the cold dark night
This new talent shines brightly amidst difficulty and adversity
Told ya everything would turn out right
As previously predicted, everything will work out favorably
Just when everything was all at sea
Even though things were uncertain or confused, this new talent became the exception
The boy made history
This individual has made a significant impact and will be remembered for their achievements
The bottom line
The main point or essential truth is
He sure can shine
This new talent has a natural radiance and ability to impress
His rising sign is Capricorn
This individual was born under the zodiac sign of Capricorn
He knew "how to"
This individual had a special skill or talent that set them apart from others
He had a clue
This individual had a natural understanding or talent that helped them succeed
Telling you a star is born
I am letting you know that a talented new person has emerged and become famous
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