Beauty and the Beast
Angela Lansbury David Ogden Stiers Jerry Orbach Paige O'Hara & Robby Benson Lyrics
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But he was mean and he was coarse and unrefined
And now he's dear and so I'm sure
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 is something there that wasn't there before
There may be something there that wasn't there before
The lyrics to Something There from Beauty and the Beast, performed by Angela Lansbury, David Ogden Stiers, Jerry Orbach, Paige O'Hara, and Robby Benson, describe two characters, Belle and the Beast, discovering a tender, almost romantic connection between them. Belle initially thinks of the Beast as mean and coarse, but as she spends time with him and sees a kinder side of him, she begins to wonder why she didn't notice it before. The Beast, in turn, observes Belle’s reaction to him and is surprised when she doesn’t pull away from him like she used to.
The song expresses the idea that sometimes people aren't what they appear to be at first sight, and that there is always room for growth and change in relationships. Both Belle and the Beast are hesitant about their new feelings, but the lyrics suggest that they are willing to explore this connection and see where it leads, even if it is new and a bit alarming.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something sweet and almost kind
Despite his rough exterior, there is a sweetness to him.
But he was mean and he was coarse and unrefined
He used to be rude and lacked social grace.
And now he's dear and so I'm sure
Now he is precious to me and I am confident about his character.
I wonder why I didn't see it there before
I am curious why I did not recognize this side of him sooner.
She glanced this way, I thought I saw
She looked in my direction and caught my attention.
And when we touched she didn't shudder at my paw
When we made physical contact, she did not recoil in fear or disgust.
No, it can't be, I'll just ignore
I refuse to acknowledge the possibility of a romantic connection.
But then she's never looked at me that way before
I have never received that kind of attention from her in the past.
New and a bit alarming
This is unexpected and slightly intimidating.
Who'd have ever thought that this could be
No one would have predicted this outcome.
True, that he's no Prince Charming
He doesn't fit the stereotype of a fairy tale hero.
But there's something in him that I simply didn't see
There is something about him that I failed to recognize.
Well, who'd have thought?
This turn of events is surprising.
Well, bless my soul
I'm in shock.
Well, who'd have known?
No one could have seen this coming.
Well, who indeed?
It's a mystery.
And who'd have guessed They'd come together on their own?
No one would have predicted that they would fall in love naturally.
It's so peculiar
This is strange and unusual.
We'll wait and see
We don't know what will happen yet.
A few days more
We just need to be patient a little longer.
There may be something there that wasn't there before
There is a possibility that a new romantic connection has formed.
You know perhaps there is something there that wasn't there before
It's possible that we are experiencing something new and unexpected.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Walt Disney Music Company, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HOWARD ELLIOTT ASHMAN, ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@musicaltheatrefan2k226
@Matthew N OKAY, CURTAIN CALLS!!!
Ensemble bows
Chip bows
Maurice bows
Garderobe bows
Cadenza bows, if he appeared Off-Broadway…
Plumette bows
Lefou bows
Cogsworth bows
Mrs. Potts bows
Lumiére bows
Gaston bows
Belle and Prince bow together
Entire company bow
Ah-ah-ah-ah…
TALE AS OLD AS TIME!
SONG AS OLD AS RHYME!
BEAUTY AND THE BEEEEAAASST.
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(WILD APPLAUSE!!!!)
encore to Be Our Guest plays
Be our guest! Be our guest!
Our command is your request.
It’s been years since we’ve had anybody here.
AND WE’RE OBSESSED!!!!
@alking7655
For those wondering what storybook she is reading, based on her description, you can take it two ways. Either foreshadowing her own, or indeed as an Easter Egg to "Aladdin", which was the next in production. "Here's where she meets Prince Charming, but she won't discover that it's him till Chapter 3 (Act 3).
To three great actors I grew up watching in multiple roles. RIP and in loving Memory indeed.
Jerry, who much like Lumiere, ignited every role, from a detective, to a candlestick.
For life is certainly a journey and "a balloon that tumbles or rises, depending on what is inside."
spoiler alert Looking back, I'm actually glad they had Angela as the balloon lady in "Mary Poppins Returns", as it served as a nice connection to David Tomlinson, even if it was different movies. As Mrs Potts, she was such a great maternal figure.
As for David Ogden Stiers, from an orderly clock/coachman to a pompous Doctor with compassion underneath, evil or not, he was certainly a Genius indeed.
@ElenaAndreopoulos-md3wr
This was so wonderful to watch. I got especially watching Jerry Orbach. Jerry was a good family friend.. he was our neighbor and he was so incredibly kind. I remember when I was 6, Shrek came out and my parents didn’t have time to take me to see it. I was really sad and Jerry said he had it on tape, since he had to review it for an awards ceremony, so he and his wife had me over just to see it and I was so happy. He was such a thoughtful, caring, and fun person. We eventually moved to another part of the city and Jerry passed a way a few years later.. The most heartwarming thing to see now is that they renamed the street where our apartment was, where he lived, “Jerry Orbach Way” ❤️
@Carrionangel8911
He was always my favorite character on Law and Order. When I found out he voiced Lumiere it made me smile big time. I’m sorry for the pain his loss has brought you, but be comforted to know he brought joy to so many people. ❤
@JAKECOT_CENTER
Lennie Briscoe and Lumiere were so similar characters but they were both so much Jerry
@faithcastillo9597
What a lovely story. Thanks for sharing it with us.
@advillegas86
Okay... tell us we're not the only ones who bawled like babies... Cogsworth, Lumiere and Mrs. Potts....thank you all for the memeories🙏🏽🥰
@TheLocutus70
Not until Angela sang "Beauty and the Beast."
@akrzton1
I viewed this movie near Boyce Park in Plum and the beginning of Route 48 in Monroeville on the Orange Belt, but I have been on other parts of the Orange Belt, such as Blackburn and Centennial Roads in Sewickley, Freeport Road in Creighton/ East Deer Township, the C.L. Schmitt Bridge in New Kensington, all of Route 48 from Monroeville to Elizabeth Township, the tail end of the route in Library/ Bethel Park, and Oakdale and Moon Township on some roads I forgot the name of.
@troyswilley4584
@M OMFG I just got to that part...I'm 34 but I'm listening to this woman sing this song and I'm so in awe of the grace and beauty that age brings on...
@brel5025
When I clicked on this video I wasn't expecting to end up in tears.
@akrzton1
@Brel I bet you weren’t.