Beauty and the Beast
Ariana Grande Lyrics


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Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly

Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the Beast

Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise, oh

Ever just the same, oh
And ever a surprise, yeah
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
Oh, oh, oh

Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song, oh
Bitter-sweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong, oh

Certain as the sun
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
Woah




Beauty and
Beauty and the Beast

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Beauty and the Beast" by Ariana Grande capture the essence of the classic fairy tale about the transformative power of love. The first stanza in the song starts with "Tale as old as time, true as it can be," which reflects the timeless quality of the story. It then progresses to describe the characters in the tale, "Barely even friends, then somebody bends unexpectedly." This line alludes to the fact that the Beast initially has no friends and is alone in his palace until he meets Belle, who becomes his confidant and companion. This unexpected friendship turns into love that changes both of their lives in ways they could never have imagined.


The second stanza explains the effect of this newfound love: "Just a little change, small to say the least, both a little scared, neither one prepared, beauty and the beast." Here, the song indicates that even though they were taken aback by their emotions, they still choose to stick together and see where their relationship could take them. The third stanza gives a nod to the surprises that life can bring when two hearts are together, and that even though there may be challenges, love is constant and will rise like the sun. The fourth stanza concludes by reminding us that the story is an old one, but it never loses its meaning or relevance.


Line by Line Meaning

Tale as old as time
The story is a classic one that has been around for generations


True as it can be
The story is truthful and contains lessons valuable for every generation.


Barely even friends
When the leading couple met, their bond was not significant beyond the label of being acquaintances


Then somebody bends
One of the individuals makes a significant change in the relationship


Unexpectedly
The change is often surprising and not anticipated by the other individual


Just a little change
The shift that takes place is often quite small and subtle


Small to say the least
The change may not seem like a big deal, but it has a significant impact on the relationship


Both a little scared
Both individuals may feel a sense of apprehension and uncertainty after the change


Neither one prepared
The individuals might have been unaware of the changes required within the relationship, leaving them unprepared


Ever just the same
Some aspects of the relationships remain the same even after significant changes


Ever a surprise
A relationship has surprises even after people get used to each other


Ever as before
The core of the relationship is unchanged, despite new, different experiences.


And ever just as sure
The core values or feelings will never change, and the relationship will continue to be secure


As the sun will rise, woah
It is a pattern that's bound to repeat, just like the sun always rises in the morning


Tune as old as song, oh
Stories contain music that is just like our forefathers sang centuries ago


Bitter-sweet and strange
There are both sweet and sad memories in every relationship, for the individuals trying to navigate it


Finding you can change
Relationships can change people in your life, and help you learn about yourself and others in previously unknown ways


Learning you were wrong, woah
Sometimes, people learn about things they didn't know, or grow from their wrongdoings in a relationship


Certain as the sun
Just like the sun is a sure thing, so too is the core of the relationship


Rising in the east
This sort of unyielding consistency in the relationship is like the predictable rise of the eastern sun every morning


Beauty and the Beast
No matter what else happens, the two primary emotional entities within the relationship remain the same




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: Howard Elliott Ashman, Alan Menken

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@nonoka214

Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly

Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
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



@tarynanderson2483

"Beauty And The Beast"
(from "Beauty and the Beast" soundtrack)

[Ariana Grande:]
Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly

[John Legend:]
Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
[Both:]
Beauty and the Beast

Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise

Ever just the same
[John Legend:]
And ever a surprise
[Both:]
Ever as before
[Ariana Grande:]
And ever just as sure
[Both:]
As the sun will rise

[Ariana Grande:]
Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
[Both:]
Bitter-sweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong

[John Legend:]
Certain as the sun
[Ariana Grande:]
Certain as the sun
[John Legend:]
Rising in the east
[Ariana Grande:]
Tale as old as time
[John Legend:]
Song as old as rhyme
[Both:]
Beauty and the Beast

[Ariana Grande:]
Tale as old as time
[John Legend:]
Song as old as rhyme
[Both:]
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and...
Beauty and the Beast



@Rarinlyrics

Lyrics:

Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly

Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the Beast

Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise, woah

Ever just the same, oh
And ever a surprise, yeah
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
Oh-oh-ooh

Tale as old as time, a-a-ay
Tune as old as song, oh
Bitter-sweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong, woah

Certain as the sun
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
Woah a-a-ay
Beauty and
Beauty and the Beast



@Pookie_Dookie101

Lyrics:
Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly
Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
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
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
(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
Beauty and the Beast
Oh, Beauty and, Beauty and the Beast

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@Only_fem

Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly
Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the Beast
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
Ever just the same
And ever a surprise, yeah
Ever as before
And 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
(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
Beauty and...
Beauty and the Beast



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the fact that Emma Watson got to meet Ariana Grande and Ariana Grande met Emma Watson, they both are lucky girls. John Legend did amazing too.

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They never met these are two different scenes

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@@fau4568 they actually met in this Era. Both of them confirmed it

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