Vanessa's Trick
Alan Menken Lyrics


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Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah
La-da-da, la-da-di, la-da-da, la-da-da
La-da-di, la-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
La-da-di, la-da-da, la-da-da

So long, Red!
Ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha!
Ha ha ha, ha





Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alan Menken's song "Vanessa's Trick" are quite enigmatic and open to interpretation. The song captures a sense of mischief and perhaps even deception. The repetition of "ah" and "la-da-da" creates a playful and hypnotic atmosphere, drawing the listeners into the song's mysterious world. The lyrics themselves are brief and repetitive, which enhances the hypnotic effect.


The mention of "So long, Red!" suggests a departure or a farewell to someone referred to as "Red." The laughter that follows immediately after can be seen as a mischievous, mocking tone. The song seems to convey a sense of triumph or satisfaction, leaving the listeners to wonder what Vanessa's trick may be and what her motivations are.


Overall, "Vanessa's Trick" offers a tantalizing glimpse into a character's cunning and perhaps even manipulative nature. The sparse lyrics and repetitive melody contribute to building an intriguing atmosphere that leaves the listeners curious and wanting to learn more about Vanessa and her mysterious trick.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah, ah, ah, ah
Expressing excitement or anticipation


Ah, ah, ah
Continuing to express excitement or anticipation


La-da-da, la-da-di, la-da-da, la-da-da
Singing a playful melody


La-da-di, la-da-da, la-da-da-da-da
Continuing the playful melody in a slightly different pattern


La-da-di, la-da-da, la-da-da
Continuing the playful melody


So long, Red!
Saying goodbye to someone named Red


Ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha!
Laughing joyfully


Ha ha ha, ha
Continuing to laugh joyfully




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alan Menken

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Comments from YouTube:

@jae4218

The voice transition when she puts on the necklace was flawless

@AnasSyriano

Exactly at 0:25

@taajwarpope2708

Absolutely breathtaking.

@aashergilmore

@@AnasSyrianowrong 00:26

@rydbthatsme

What transition? It was nothin in comparison to Jodi’s who actually sang words

@tonnialinnen9995

So perfect! 🎵🎶🎼

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@noorlovesyoutube

Halle’s voice is stunning and Vanessa’s acting is amazing.

@LQFamily

And yet this movie flopped

@Miku_zhang_

Jyp is straight ? 😨

@cestfuckinglavie

@@LQFamilynless your definition of “flop” is a movie that made 500 MILLION dollars in the first month, i dont think it flopped darling <3

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