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.
The Tear Heals
Alan Menken Lyrics
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Change the Fates' design
Save what has been lost
Bring back what once was mine
What once was mine
The lyrics to "The Tear Heals" suggest a longing to undo what has been done and heal the pain that has been caused. The singer pleads for a chance to change what the Fates have dictated and save what has been lost. The repetition of "heal" and "save" highlights the urgency of the situation and the desire to fix what has gone wrong. The final line, "Bring back what once was mine," speaks to a deep sense of loss and the hope for restoration.
The song could be interpreted in a variety of ways, from a personal plea for reconciliation to a broader call for social justice. The idea of changing the Fates' design suggests a belief in the power of human agency to make a difference. The emphasis on healing and restoration speaks to a desire for wholeness and a sense of continuity with the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Heal what has been hurt
Mend the wounds and scars of the past
Change the Fates' design
Alter destiny itself, against all odds
Save what has been lost
Rescue what has been misplaced or taken away
Bring back what once was mine
Restore what once belonged to me, now lost
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alan Irwin Menken, Glenn Evan Slater
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