She expanded her repertoire to Broadway and television in the 1950s and was particularly successful in Broadway productions of 'Mame', (1966) 'Gypsy' (1973), and 'Sweeney Todd' (1979). Lansbury is perhaps best known for her role as writer Jessica Fletcher on the U.S. television series "Murder, She Wrote", in which she starred from 1984 to 1996. Her recent roles include Lady Adelaide Stitch in the 2005 film Nanny McPhee, Leona Mullen in the 2007 Broadway play Deuce, Madame Arcati in the 2009 Broadway revival of the play Blithe Spirit (2009) and Madame Armfeldt in the 2010 Broadway revival of the musical 'A Little Night Music'.
Respected for her versatility, Lansbury has won five Tony Awards, six Golden Globes, and has been nominated for numerous other industry awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress on three occasions, and eighteen Emmy Awards.
Beauty And The Beast "Beauty And The Beast"
Angela Lansbury Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly.
Just a little change
Small to say the least
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the Beast
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong
Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast
The lyrics of "Beauty And The Beast" tell the classic story of two individuals who form an unlikely connection, despite coming from different worlds. The first verse establishes this concept, describing the tale as "old as time" and "true as it can be." The next line sets the scene of the story, with the two main characters barely even being friends before "somebody bends unexpectedly." This implies that one of them has a change of heart, causing the relationship to take on a new dynamic.
The second verse continues to describe the progression of the relationship, using the metaphor of a small change that makes a big difference. Both characters are described as being scared and unprepared for this shift in their dynamic, but they continue forward anyway. The chorus then emphasizes the idea that despite the changes, some things remain constant. The relationship will continue to surprise them, yet they are as sure of it as they are of the sunrise.
The bridge of the song adds an extra layer of meaning to the lyrics. It describes the changes that occur when the two characters learn from one another and discover that they were wrong in their assumptions about each other. This is a key theme in the "Beauty and the Beast" story - the idea that love can help us grow and develop as people. The final chorus then repeats the central idea that the tale of "Beauty and the Beast" is an ageless and enduring one.
Line by Line Meaning
Tale as old as time
A story that has been told and retold throughout history
True as it can be
It is an undeniable truth
Barely even friends
They hardly knew each other
Then somebody bends
One person changes their ways
Unexpectedly.
In a way that was not anticipated
Just a little change
A small alteration
Small to say the least
It may seem insignificant, but it is important nonetheless
Both a little scared
Both are somewhat afraid
Neither one prepared
Neither was ready for what was to come
Beauty and the Beast
The story of two very different people learning to love each other
Ever just the same
Always the way it has been
Ever a surprise
Even though it's familiar, there is still something unexpected about it
Ever as before
Just like it always has been
Ever just as sure
It is a certainty
As the sun will rise
Like the sun rising every day
Tune as old as song
The melody has been played for centuries
Bittersweet and strange
A mix of emotions, both happy and sad
Finding you can change
Realizing that you have the power to change yourself
Learning you were wrong
Discovering that your previous beliefs or actions were incorrect
Certain as the sun
As sure as anything can be
Rising in the east
Referring to the rising of the sun
Song as old as rhyme
A timeless melody
Beauty and the Beast
The ultimate message of the story, that the inner beauty of a person matters more than their appearance
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Howard Elliott Ashman, Alan Menken
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@horrorstitches
Rest in Peace Angela Lansbury. Such an amazing performer on both stage and screen. Always a class act.
@rhyancoleman6462
Jerry Orbach David Odgen Stiers and now Angela Lansbury. All gone.
@WayneKoltchigin
2022 taking the legends
@shanyamclaughlin8083
We love you Mrs. Potts.
@CAP198462
I’ll miss you Ms. Price. 🧙♀️
@bambamky8573
awwwwww 😪😪😪😪 love this woman grew up with murder she wrote !! What a legend !! RIP mrs Potts 😢
@Freelancer4tehwin
She understands this song so well. it isn't about hitting notes perfectly. It's about the melancholy reflection of aged wisdom on the love of youth. It's about reminiscence. About humanity and the timelessness of our better angels.
@Black.Rabbit_
Freelancer4tehwin ur right she really is the true ms pots
@MIKEK3NT
Timeless.
@blakegriplingph
There's this grandmotherly charm that made the song special with Angela Lansbury singing it.