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.
Ever Ever After
Alan Menken Lyrics
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Storybook endings, fairy tales coming true
Deep down inside we want to believe they still do
And a secret is taught, it's our favorite part of the story
Let's just admit we all want to make it too
Ever ever after
Ever ever after
It may only be a wish away
Start a new fashion, wear your heart on your sleeve
Sometimes you reach what's realest by making believe
Unafraid, unashamed
There is joy to be claimed in this world
You even might wind up being glad to be you
Ever ever after
Though the world will tell you it's not smart
Ever ever after
The world can be yours if you let your heart
Believe in ever after
No wonder your heart feels it's flying
Your head feels it's spinning
Each happy ending's a brand new beginning
Let yourself be enchanted, you just might break through
To ever ever after
Forever could even start today
Ever ever after
Maybe it's just one wish away
Your ever ever after
Ever, ever, ever after
I've been dreaming of a true love's kiss
Ooh
For ever ever after
The song "Ever Ever After" by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz is a reminder of the magical, fairytale-like quality of life that we often forget as adults. The lyrics speak to the desire we have to believe in happy endings and storybook romances, despite the world trying to tell us otherwise. The chorus repeats the line "Ever ever after," serving as the anthem for this message.
The first verse acknowledges our wish to believe in fairy tales, even as adults. It's something we desire deep down inside, despite our logical minds telling us that it's not realistic. The second verse encourages us to be ourselves and embrace our hearts, instead of conforming to what society tells us we should be. By doing so, we can find joy and even break through to our own "ever ever after."
The bridge reminds us that each happy ending is a new beginning and encourages us to be open to the enchantment that life can offer. The final repetition of "ever ever after" drives home the message that a happy ending is always within reach, if we're open to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever ever after
The idea of an ideal ending that never fades away
Storybook endings, fairy tales coming true
Describing the recurring theme of a happy ending in fairy tales
Deep down inside we want to believe they still do
Despite the negativity, people tend to look forward with hope for happy endings
And a secret is taught, it's our favorite part of the story
The element of surprise and magic that makes the story worth reading
Let's just admit we all want to make it too
All of us desire to have our happy endings
If we just don't get it our own way
Sometimes life may not be as we expect it to be
It may only be a wish away
Still hopeful that things will turn out well
Start a new fashion, wear your heart on your sleeve
Being courageous and confident to show one's emotions
Sometimes you reach what's realest by making believe
Believing in something unreal can help make it real
Unafraid, unashamed
Being courageous and true to oneself
There is joy to be claimed in this world
Believing in oneself can lead to happiness
You even might wind up being glad to be you
Embracing who you are can bring ultimate happiness
Though the world will tell you it's not smart
Society may not agree with our choices and decisions
The world can be yours if you let your heart
Believing in oneself and following one's heart can lead to success
Believe in ever after
Have faith in happy endings
No wonder your heart feels it's flying
The feeling of being ecstatic and overjoyed
Your head feels it's spinning
Feeling overexcited and overwhelmed
Each happy ending's a brand new beginning
Happy endings open a new chapter in one's life
Let yourself be enchanted, you just might break through
Being open to new experiences can lead to success
Forever could even start today
The beginning of a happy ending can start any day
Maybe it's just one wish away
Believing that success is achievable with hope
I've been dreaming of a true love's kiss
Hoping for a romantic happy ending
For ever ever after
Desiring a happy ending that lasts forever
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALAN IRWIN MENKEN, STEPHEN LAURENCE SCHWARTZ
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Ever ever after
Storybook endings, fairytales coming true
Deep down inside we wanna believe they still do (Still do)
In our secretest heart, it's our favorite part of the story
Let's just admit we all wanna make it too
Ever ever after
If we just don't get it our own way
Ever ever after
It may only be a wish away
Start a new fashion, wear your heart on your sleeve (Ever after)
Sometimes you reach what's real just by making believe
(By making believe)
Unafraid, unashamed
There is a joy to be claimed in this world
You even might wind up being glad to be you
Ever ever after
Though the world will tell you it's not smart
Ever ever after
The world can be yours if you let your heart
Believe in ever after
No wonder your heart feels it's flying
Your head feels it's spinning
Each happy ending's a brand new beginning
Let yourself be enchanted, you just might break through
To ever ever after
Forever could even start today
Ever ever after
Maybe it's just one wish away
Your ever ever after
Ever ever after
(I've been dreaming of a true love's kiss)
Oh, whoa, whoa
Forever ever after
Caleb DiPaola
I love this song. I have since the movie came out. My favorite line is “let’s just admit we all want to make it to..ever after!” Been married to my wife for 16 + years and have 4 kids together.
Been living out ever after since our wedding day. How you might ask? Simple I say each of you put the other’s interests before your own.
Men, embrace your masculinity. Women embrace your femininity.
I have talked to many guys who feel they will never be able to have that ever after with a wife.
So sad what the red pill movement and third wave feminism has done to men and women’s relationships.
I hope everyone achieves that “ever after” . :)
Viet Linh Nguyen
[Lyrics]
Ever ever after
Storybook endings, fairytales coming true
Deep down inside we wanna believe they still do
In our secretest heart, it's our favorite part of the story
Let's just admit we all wanna make it too
Ever ever after
If we just don't get it our own way
Ever ever after
It may only be a wish away
Start a new fashion, wear your heart on your sleeve
Sometimes you reach what's real just by making believe
Unafraid, unashamed
There is a joy to be claimed in this world
You even might wind up being glad to be you
Ever ever after
Though the world will tell you it's not smart
Ever ever after
The world can be yours if you let your heart
Believe in ever after
No wonder your heart feels it's flying
Your head feels it's spinning
Each happy ending's a brand new beginning
Let yourself be enchanted, you just might breakthrough
To ever, ever after
Forever could even start today
Ever ever after
Maybe it's just one wish away
Your ever ever after
Ever ever after
(I've been dreaming of a true love's kiss)
Oh, whoa, whoa
For ever ever after
Raúl Quiroz
De niño lloraba con este maravilloso final tan feliz acompañado de su maravillosa música es el mejor tema que he escuchado del año 2008, tanto que esta canción representa mi año como mi tema principal. Llevo haciendo una lista de mis temas principales toda la vida...
2000: Phil Collins En mi corazón vivirás
2001: Menudo Coqui
2002: Elvis Presley Burning love
2003: Israel Kamakawiwo Somewhere over the rainbow
2004: Diego Torres Color esperanza
2005: Quirquiña Clausura
2006: Celine Dion I’m alive
2007: Hi-5 Deseos
2008: Carrie Underwood Ever Ever After
2009: Michael Jackson Heal the world
2010: Ricardo Montaner Soy feliz
2011: Weezer You might think
2012: Katy Perry Firework
2013: Los Auténticos La guitarra
2014: Stan Bush The touch
2015: Los Brothers Admito que no soy feliz
2016: Shakira Try Everything
2017: Lindsey Stirling Something Wild
2018: JT Music Join us for a bite
2019: OV7 No me voy
2020: Pimpinela El año que se detuvo el tiempo
2021: Halo at Yojohan Nakaru
2022: Mago de Oz Hoy toca ser feliz
2023: Julieta Venegas Tu historia
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Ever ever after
Storybook endings, fairytales coming true
Deep down inside we wanna believe they still do
In our secretest heart, it's our favorite part of the story
Let's just admit we all wanna make it too
Ever ever after
If we just don't get it our own way
Ever ever after
It may only be a wish away
Start a new fashion, wear your heart on your sleeve
Sometimes you reach what's real just by making believe
Unafraid, unashamed
There is a joy to be claimed in this world
You even might wind up being glad to be you
Ever ever after
Though the world will tell you it's not smart
Ever ever after
The world can be yours if you let your heart
Believe in ever after
No wonder your heart feels it's flying
Your head feels it's spinning
Each happy ending's a brand new beginning
Let yourself be enchanted, you just might breakthrough
To ever, ever after
Forever could even start today
Ever ever after
Maybe it's just one wish away
Your ever ever after
Ever ever after
(I've been dreaming of a true love's kiss)
Oh, whoa, whoa
For ever ever after
jollyhotdog
LYRICS:
Ever ever after
Storybook endings, fairytales coming true
Deep down inside we wanna believe they still do
In our secretest heart, it's our favorite part of the story
Let's just admit we all wanna make it too
Ever ever after
If we just don't get it our own way
Ever ever after
It may only be a wish away
Start a new fashion, wear your heart on your sleeve
Sometimes you reach what's real just by making believe
Unafraid, unashamed
There is a joy to be claimed in this world
You even might wind up being glad to be you
Ever ever after
Though the world will tell you it's not smart
Ever ever after
The world can be yours if you let your heart
Believe in ever after
No wonder your heart feels it's flying
Your head feels it's spinning
Each happy ending's a brand new beginning
Let yourself be enchanted, you just might breakthrough
To ever, ever after
Forever could even start today
Ever ever after
Maybe it's just one wish away
Your ever ever after
Ever ever after
(I've been dreaming of a true love's kiss)
Oh, whoa, whoa
For ever ever after
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Ever ever after
Storybook endings, fairytales coming true
Deep down inside we wanna believe they still do
In our secretest heart, it's our favorite part of the story
Let's just admit we all wanna make it too
Ever ever after
If we just don't get it our own way
Ever ever after
It may only be a wish away
Start a new fashion, wear your heart on your sleeve
Sometimes you reach what's real just by making believe
Unafraid, unashamed
There is a joy to be claimed in this world
You even might wind up being glad to be you
Ever ever after
Though the world will tell you it's not smart
Ever ever after
The world can be yours if you let your heart
Believe in ever after
No wonder your heart feels it's flying
Your head feels it's spinning
Each happy ending's a brand new beginning
Let yourself be enchanted, you just might breakthrough
To ever, ever after
Forever could even start today
Ever ever after
Maybe it's just one wish away
Your ever ever after
Ever ever after
(I've been dreaming of a true love's kiss)
Oh, whoa, whoa
For ever ever after
StarGaizer789
I wish this song was more commonly played. It is truly a masterpiece, I was a 7 year old girl when I heard this song. It made a little 7 year old girl believe in love for the very first time.
Joshua Koteka
Same here 💋💋
Chelsgirl29
@Joshua Koteka I was in 7th grade when this beautiful song came and i remember when i first heard it at the end of the movie i knew it, it was gonna be one of my favorite songs! I can't wait for Disenchanted!
Hope Awesome
💗💗💗
Seanchris Regner
Oml same
Gia Cherubini
I don’t believe in love
cance7984
She poured her heart and soul in this song.
tytyforever
fr 😭
Victoria Rose
I agree!
Andressa Barbosa
❤❤❤❤❤