A Whole New World
Alan Menken (Children\'s) Lyrics


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I can show you the world
Shining, shimmering splendid
Tell me, princess, now when did
You last let your heart decide?

I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over sideways and under
On a magic carpet ride

A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us no
Or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming

A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up here
It's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you

Now I'm in a whole new world with you

Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feeling
Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
Through an endless diamond sky

A whole new world (Don't you dare close your eyes)
A hundred thousand things to see (Hold your breath, it gets better)
I'm like a shooting star
I've come so far
I can't go back to where I used to be

A whole new world (Every turn a surprise)
With new horizons to pursue (Every moment, red-letter)
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you

A whole new world (A whole new world)
That's where we'll be (That's where we'll be)
A thrilling chase




A wondrous place
For you and me

Overall Meaning

The song "A Whole New World" from the Disney movie Aladdin is a romantic duet sung by the characters Aladdin and Princess Jasmine as they take a ride on a magic carpet. The lyrics describe the magical world they are experiencing and Aladdin's desire for Jasmine to let go and embrace the freedom and wonder of this new world. The chorus emphasizes the idea that they are in an entirely new place where there are no limits, no restraints, and they are free to pursue their dreams.


The lyrics are full of imagery that creates a vivid picture of the world Aladdin and Jasmine are exploring together. The words "Shining, shimmering splendid" and "endless diamond sky" capture the beauty and grandeur of the magical world they are in. The line "I can't go back to where I used to be" speaks to Aladdin's desire for change and a new life. The chorus repeats the phrase "A whole new world" several times, emphasizing the idea that they are in a completely different place than they were before.


Overall, "A Whole New World" is a song that celebrates the idea of taking chances and exploring new opportunities. It's a beautiful expression of love, freedom, and adventure that has captivated audiences for decades.


Line by Line Meaning

I can show you the world
I have the ability to take you on a journey through a place of wonder and possibility.


Shining, shimmering splendid
A place that is bright, sparkly and magnificent.


Tell me, princess, now when did you last let your heart decide?
When was the last time you allowed your true feelings and desires to guide your actions and decisions?


I can open your eyes
I am capable of revealing new perspectives and ideas to you.


Take you wonder by wonder
Together, we will explore new and amazing experiences step by step.


Over sideways and under
We will journey through all dimensions and aspects of this world.


On a magic carpet ride
We will travel using a fantastical vehicle imbued with mystic power and wonder.


A whole new world
Together, we will experience an entirely new realm of possibilities and wonder.


A new fantastic point of view
Our perspective will expand to allow us to perceive and appreciate the amazing things around us.


No one to tell us no
We will be entirely free to pursue our dreams without anyone else controlling or limiting us.


Or where to go
We will be able to choose our own paths and destinations without anyone else dictating them to us.


Or say we're only dreaming
No one will be able to deny or belittle the amazing, surreal experiences we will have together.


A dazzling place I never knew
This world will be so brilliant and exciting that it is beyond anything I have ever experienced before.


But when I'm way up here
When I am in this magical place, high above the mundane world,


It's crystal clear
Everything will become perfectly understandable and transparent.


That now I'm in a whole new world with you
I am filled with joy and amazement that I am sharing this incredible experience with you.


Unbelievable sights
The things we will witness and experience will be so astonishing, they are almost impossible to believe.


Indescribable feeling
The emotions and sensations we will feel will be beyond words, inexplicable in their intensity and beauty.


Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
We will move through space and time in thrilling, unpredictable ways, free to explore wherever we choose.


Through an endless diamond sky
We will traverse a landscape that is limitless and glittering with impossible beauty.


A hundred thousand things to see
There will be so many sights, sounds, and experiences to explore, they are practically innumerable.


Hold your breath, it gets better
This is just the beginning of the astonishing and wonderful things that await us.


I'm like a shooting star
I am moving quickly and brilliantly through this amazing world.


I've come so far
I have achieved so much by being on this journey to explore such an amazing world.


I can't go back to where I used to be
Part of me has been fundamentally changed by being in this incredible and transformative place.


Every turn a surprise
At every new moment, we will encounter something unexpected and incredible.


With new horizons to pursue
There are always new and wondrous things to discover in this world, stretching out before us like an endless horizon.


I'll chase them anywhere
I am completely committed to following my dreams and desires, no matter how challenging or unexpected the path may be.


There's time to spare
In this magical place, there is always enough time to pursue our interests and desires to the fullest.


Let me share this whole new world with you
I am eager and excited to experience and discover this incredible world together with you.


That's where we'll be
Our journey together will take us to an incredible and thrilling place.


A thrilling chase
Our journey will be characterized by excitement, possibility, and the pursuit of new and amazing experiences.


A wondrous place
The world we will discover together will be full of magic, wonder, and unimagined possibility.


For you and me
Together, we will explore this incredible world, and no matter what we find, we will always have each other to share it with.




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: ALAN MENKEN, TIM RICE

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Comments from YouTube:

@johnpowan6721

Menken is Disneys hero. No one can write songs like him and no one will replace him. Thank you Alen

@Deotex833

For a magical moment Alan Menken’s songwriting ability reached the level of Johann Sebastian Bach’s talent, the greatest musician ever lived on this planet. Yes. Whole New World’s piano riff is that strong.

@bethanydavis9566

Alan, thank you for making the music of my childhood so magical. You, and dear Howard Ashman created a masterpiece with Beauty and the Beast. Your work with Disney has always been amazing.

@NEAmarillo79107

Alan Menken A Whole New World make me cry tears because its so magical

@floobstoob3462

The piano during the outro is too good.

@pedrod.7576

Alan is a bona fide artist. How nice to hear just voice and piano by the one who composed it.

@damianlarocca3857

Masterpiece.

@opertinicy

Congrats Alan on the EGOT!!!!

@DaniToledoMusic

Myyyyyy god is this good.

@KCwang1022

Thank you Alan

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