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.
Something There
Angela Lansbury Lyrics
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But he was mean and he was coarse and unrefined
And now he's dear and so unsure
I wonder why I didn't see it there before
She glanced this way, I thought I saw
And when we touched, she didn't shudder at my paw
No, it can't be, I'll just ignore
New and a bit alarming
Who'd have ever thought that this could be
True, that he's no Prince Charming
But there's something in him that I simply didn't see
Well, who'd have thought?
Well, bless my soul
Well, who'd have known?
Well, who indeed?
And who'd have guessed they'd come together on their own?
It's so peculiar
We'll wait and see
A few days more
There may be something there that wasn't there before
You know, perhaps there's something there that wasn't there before
There may be something there that wasn't there before
The song "Something There" from the Disney movie "Beauty and the Beast" represents a pivotal moment in the plot wherein the main characters, Belle and the Beast, begin to develop feelings for one another. The song opens with Belle singing about her initial impressions of the Beast, acknowledging that he was "mean and he was coarse and unrefined". Despite this, she also notes that there was "something sweet and almost kind" about him that she could sense from the beginning, but wasn't able to fully understand until now.
The male perspective is then introduced, as the Beast sings about his own surprise at the feelings developing between them. He acknowledges that he is "no Prince Charming", but there is something in him that Belle is drawn to. The two characters then sing together in a duet about their confusion and surprise at the turn their relationship has taken, and how they are both beginning to see one another in a new way. The song ends with the suggestion that there may be "something there that wasn't there before", hinting at the possibility of a deeper connection between them in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something sweet and almost kind
There's a gentleness and kindness about him that I didn't see before
But he was mean and he was coarse and unrefined
He used to be rude and harsh, lacking in manners and polish
And now he's dear and so I'm sure
He's become beloved to me and I'm certain of my feelings
I wonder why I didn't see it there before
I'm curious as to why I failed to notice his endearing qualities earlier
She glanced this way, I thought I saw
I thought she looked at me briefly
And when we touched she didn't shudder at my paw
When we made physical contact, she didn't appear repulsed by my roughness
No, it can't be, I'll just ignore
I don't believe it could be true, so I'll try to push these thoughts aside
But then she's never looked at me that way before
I notice that she seems to be looking at me differently than usual
New and a bit alarming
This situation is unusual and somewhat unsettling
Who'd have ever thought that this could be
I never would have expected this outcome
True, that he's no Prince Charming
It's a fact that he doesn't fit the mold of a perfect romantic partner
But there's something in him that I simply didn't see
Despite his flaws, there are positive qualities in him that I overlooked
Well, who'd have thought?
This is an unexpected turn of events
Well, bless my soul
This is quite a surprise
Well, who'd have known?
This is something that nobody could have predicted
Well, who indeed?
Who could have possibly foreseen this?
And who'd have guessed They'd come together on their own?
It's unbelievable that they would end up together without any intervention
It's so peculiar
This situation is bizarre and unusual
We'll wait and see
We'll have to be patient and observe how things unfold
A few days more
We'll know soon enough with a little more time
There may be something there that wasn't there before
It's possible that a connection has formed that previously didn't exist
You know perhaps there is something there that wasn't there before
Maybe there really is a new, previously unnoticed element to their relationship
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alan Menken, Howard Elliott Ashman
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@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.