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.
Be Our Guest
Alan Menken Lyrics
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And greatest pleasure that we welcome you tonight
And now we invite you to relax, let us pull up a chair
As the dining room proudly presents
Your dinner!"
Be our guest, be our guest
Put our service to the test
And we'll provide the rest
Soup du jour, hot hors d'oeuvres
Why, we only live to serve
Try the grey stuff, it's delicious
Don't believe me, ask the dishes
They can sing, they can dance
After all, miss, this is France
And a dinner here is never second best
Go on, unfold your menu
Take a glance and then you'll
Be our guest oui, our guest
Be our guest
Beef ragout, cheese soufflé
Pie and pudding, on flambé
We'll prepare and serve with flair
A culinary cabaret
You're alone and you're scared
But the banquet's all prepared
No one's gloomy or complaining
While the flatware's entertaining
We tell jokes, I do tricks
With my fellow candlesticks
And it's all in perfect taste that you can bet
Come on and lift your glass
You've won your own free pass
To be our guest if you're stressed
It's fine dining we suggest
Be our guest, be our guest, be our guest
Life is so unnerving
For a servant who's not serving
He's not whole without a soul to wait upon
Ah, those good old days when we were useful (hey Cogsworth)
Suddenly those good old days are gone
Too long we've been rusting
Needing so much more than dusting
Needing exercise, a chance to use our skills!
Most days we just lay around the castle
Flabby, fat and lazy
You walked in and oops-a-daisy!
It's a guest, it's a guest
Sake's alive, well I'll be blessed!
Wine's been poured and thank the Lord
I've had the napkins freshly pressed
With dessert, she'll want tea
And my dear that's fine with me
While the cups do their soft-shoein'
I'll be bubbling, I'll be brewing
I'll get warm, piping hot
Heaven's sakes! Is that a spot?
Clean it up, we want the company impressed
We've got a lot to do!
Is it one lump or two?
For you, our guest (she's our guest)
She's our guest (she's our guest)
Be our guest, be our guest!
Our command is your request
It's been years since we've had anybody here
And we're obsessed
With your meal, with your ease
Yes, indeed, we aim to please
While the candlelight's still glowing
Let us help you, we'll keep going
Course by course, one by one
'Til you shout, "enough I'm done!"
Then we'll sing you off to sleep as you digest
Tonight you'll prop your feet up
But for now, let's eat up
Be our guest
Be our guest
Be our guest
Please, be our guest
The lyrics of the song Be Our Guest from the musical film Beauty and the Beast sung by Lumiere and the castle’s enchanted objects, is a charming invitation to Belle, the Beauty, to enjoy the hospitality of the enchanted castle turned opulent restaurant. The lyrics are filled with warmth, enthusiasm, and humor. It is sung with the French accents of Lumiere and entertain the listeners with the accompaniment of French cabaret music.
The song welcomes Belle to the dining room and assures her of the pride and pleasure of the hosts to serve her. The hosts then invite her to take a seat and relax, while they proudly present her dinner. They offer many delicious items like soup du jour, hot hors d'oeuvres, beef ragout, cheese soufflé, pie and pudding, each dish prepared and served with flair. The dinner appointment is made more interesting with the entertainment by the enchanted flatware, plate, cups, and candlesticks, which crack jokes and do tricks, making the dinner more enjoyable. The hosts aim to please Belle, and offer her a free pass to be their guest for the evening, and asks her to enjoy the meal and relax.
Line by Line Meaning
Ma chere Mademoiselle, it is with deepest pride And greatest pleasure that we welcome you tonight
We are honored to have you tonight.
And now we invite you to relax, let us pull up a chair As the dining room proudly presents Your dinner!
Please sit back and allow us to treat you to the finest meal.
Be our guest, be our guest Put our service to the test Tie your napkin 'round your neck, cherie And we'll provide the rest
Join us for dinner and let us take care of everything.
Soup du jour, hot hors d'oeuvres Why, we only live to serve Try the grey stuff, it's delicious Don't believe me, ask the dishes
Enjoy our delectable soup, appetizers, and our famous grey stuff!
They can sing, they can dance After all, miss, this is France And a dinner here is never second best Go on, unfold your menu Take a glance and then you'll Be our guest oui, our guest Be our guest
Our dining experience is a unique and unforgettable performance that you won't find anywhere else.
Beef ragout, cheese soufflé Pie and pudding, on flambé We'll prepare and serve with flair A culinary cabaret
We offer a wide range of expertly prepared dishes that are sure to satisfy.
You're alone and you're scared But the banquet's all prepared No one's gloomy or complaining While the flatware's entertaining We tell jokes, I do tricks With my fellow candlesticks
Don't worry, you are in good company! Our enchanted serveware will entertain you as you dine.
And it's all in perfect taste that you can bet Come on and lift your glass You've won your own free pass To be our guest if you're stressed It's fine dining we suggest Be our guest, be our guest, be our guest
We take great pride in ensuring that every single dish is perfect, and we invite you to raise a glass and enjoy the ultimate fine dining experience.
Life is so unnerving For a servant who's not serving He's not whole without a soul to wait upon Ah, those good old days when we were useful (hey Cogsworth) Suddenly those good old days are gone Too long we've been rusting Needing so much more than dusting Needing exercise, a chance to use our skills! Most days we just lay around the castle Flabby, fat and lazy You walked in and oops-a-daisy!
As enchanted objects, we have lost our purpose without guests like you. Your arrival is a welcome change and we are thrilled to serve you.
It's a guest, it's a guest Sake's alive, well I'll be blessed! Wine's been poured and thank the Lord I've had the napkins freshly pressed
We are overjoyed to have a guest tonight and everything is in perfect order for your arrival!
With dessert, she'll want tea And my dear that's fine with me While the cups do their soft-shoein' I'll be bubbling, I'll be brewing I'll get warm, piping hot Heaven's sakes! Is that a spot? Clean it up, we want the company impressed We've got a lot to do! Is it one lump or two? For you, our guest (she's our guest) She's our guest (she's our guest)
We make sure to have everything prepared for your satisfaction, including dessert and tea. We are constantly working to make sure your dining experience is perfect.
Be our guest, be our guest! Our command is your request It's been years since we've had anybody here And we're obsessed With your meal, with your ease Yes, indeed, we aim to please While the candlelight's still glowing Let us help you, we'll keep going
We are dedicated to serving you and making sure that you have a memorable dining experience from beginning to end.
Course by course, one by one 'Til you shout, "enough I'm done!" Then we'll sing you off to sleep as you digest Tonight you'll prop your feet up But for now, let's eat up Be our guest Be our guest Be our guest
We will be with you course by course and ensure that your dining experience is enjoyable and carefree. After you are finished, we will take care of everything so you can relax.
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Elliott
on God Bless us Everyone
"Til now once he comes how happy!" is wrong. The correct lyrics are "Til the world becomes a family."
Elliott
on God Bless us Everyone
"Let us LOVE til we die." Not "Let us HAVE til we die."