Belle
Beaurty And The Beast Lyrics
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It's a quiet village
Every day
Like the one before
Little town
Full of little people
Waking up to say
Bonjour bonjour bonjour
There goes the baker with his tray, like always
The same old bread and rolls to sell
Every morning just the same
Since the morning that we came
To this poor provincial town
Good morning, Belle
Good morning, monsieur Jean
Have you lost something again?
Well, I believe I have
Problem is, I've, I can't remember what
Oh well, I'm sure it'll come to me
Where you off to?
To return this book to Pere Robert, it's about to lovers in fair Verona
Sound boring
Look there she goes, that girl is strange, no question
Dazed and distracted, can't you tell?
Never part of any crowd
'Cause her head's up on some cloud
No denying she's a funny girl that Belle
Bonjour, good day
How is your family?
Bonjour, good day
How is your wife?
I need six eggs
That's too expensive!
There must be more than this provincial life!
Ah, If it isn't the only bookworm in town!
So, where did you run off to this week?
Two cities in Northern Italy
I didn't want to come back
Have you got any new places to go?
I'm afraid not
But you may re-read any of the old ones that you'd like
Your library makes our small corner of the world feel big
Bon voyage
Look there she goes, that girl is so peculiar
I wonder if she's feeling well
With a dreamy, far-off look
And her nose stuck in a book
What a puzzle to the rest of us is Belle
Oh, isn't this amazing?
It's my favorite part because you'll see
Here's where she meets Prince Charming
But she won't discover that it's him 'til chapter three!
Now it's no wonder that her name means Beauty
Her looks have got no parallel
But behind that fair facade
I'm afraid she's rather odd
Very different from the rest of us
She's nothing like the rest of us
Yes, different from the rest of us is Belle!
Look at her, LeFou
My future wife
Belle is the most beautiful girl in the village
That's makes her the best
But she's so well-read
And you're so athletically-inclined
Yes, ever since the war, I felt like I've been missing something
She's the only girl that ever given me that sense of
Mmm je ne sais quoi?
I don't know what that means
Right from the moment when I met her, saw her
I said she's gorgeous and I fell
Here in town there's only she
Who is beautiful as me
So I'm making plans to woo and marry Belle
Look there he goes
Isn't he dreamy?
Monsieur Gaston
Oh, he's so cute!
Be still my heart
I'm hardly breathing
He's such a tall, dark, strong and handsome brute!
Bonjour, pardon
Good day, mais oui!
You call this bacon, what lovely flowers
Some cheese, ten yards, one pound, excuse me I'll get the knife
Please let me through!
This bread, those fish, it's stale, they smell!
Madame's mistaken Well, maybe so
There must be more than this provincial life!
Just watch, I'm going to make Belle my wife!
Look there she goes the girl is strange, but special
A most peculiar mademoiselle!
It's a pity and a sin
She doesn't quite fit in
'Cause she really is a funny girl
A beauty but a funny girl
She really is a funny girl
That Belle
The song Belle is the opening number of the musical film, Beauty and the Beast. The song depicts the everyday life of a small provincial French town and its people, with Belle being a standout character. Belle is an intelligent and independent woman who loves reading, unlike the other townspeople who find her odd. The song showcases the cliche routine and mindset of the town, and how it's monotonous for Belle, who wants more from life.
The song is composed by Alan Menken with lyrics written by Howard Ashman. Belle was intended to be a showcase for Belle's character and the only song she performs solo in the film. The song starts with the chorus of Bonjour and introduces the lives of the townspeople. The songwriters cleverly pair the lyrics with the music, which is grand, lively, and upbeat in the chorus, and then slow and relaxed during Belle's verses. The song also includes humor and lightheartedness with the interactions between Belle and the villagers.
Overall, Belle lays the foundation of the story's setting and character, and how they're perceived in their respective worldviews. The song highlights the stark contrast between Belle's personality and that of the townspeople, setting up Belle as the distinct character that she is, and the incoming conflict that she will face.
Line by Line Meaning
Little town
This is a small, boring place.
It's a quiet village
It's peaceful but uneventful.
Every day
Nothing new or exciting happens.
Like the one before
Each day is repetitive and predictable.
Full of little people
This town is inhabited by insignificant individuals.
Waking up to say
Starting the day with a greeting to one another.
Bonjour bonjour
The standard greeting for everyone in the village.
There goes the baker with his tray, like always
The baker's routine is familiar and unchanged.
The same old bread and rolls to sell
The baker's products are unvaried and unexciting.
Every morning just the same
The baker's routine repeats daily.
Since the morning that we came
The villagers have lived in this place for a long time.
To this poor provincial town
This village is unremarkable and insignificant.
Good morning, Belle
Greeting Belle, the singer.
Good morning, monsieur Jean
Greeting a villager named Jean.
Have you lost something again?
Asking if Jean has misplaced something before.
Well, I believe I have
Admitting to having lost something.
Problem is, I've, I can't remember what
Not being able to recall what was lost.
Oh well, I'm sure it'll come to me
Believing the lost item will be remembered soon.
Where you off to?
Asking where Belle is going.
To return this book to Pere Robert, it's about to lovers in fair Verona
Belle is returning a book about lovers in an Italian city called Verona.
Sound boring
Disinterest in Belle's book choice.
Look there she goes, that girl is strange, no question
Observing Belle as an unusual person.
Dazed and distracted, can't you tell?
Belle seems preoccupied and unfocused.
Never part of any crowd
Belle doesn't blend in with the other villagers.
'Cause her head's up on some cloud
Belle's thoughts and mind are elsewhere.
No denying she's a funny girl that Belle
Acknowledging that Belle is an eccentric character.
How is your family?
Asking about Jean's relatives.
How is your wife?
Inquiring about Jean's spouse.
I need six eggs
Belle requests six eggs.
That's too expensive!
Belle finds the price too high.
Please let me through!
Belle needs to pass through a crowded area.
Madame's mistaken
Someone is incorrect.
Well, maybe so
Agreeing that someone may be wrong.
But behind that fair facade
Despite Belle's beauty, there is more to her personality.
I'm afraid she's rather odd
Belle is not traditional or typical.
Very different from the rest of us
Belle is not like other villagers.
She's nothing like the rest of us
Belle doesn't fit the mold of average villagers.
Yes, different from the rest of us is Belle!
Emphasizing Belle's uniqueness and dissimilarity.
Mmm je ne sais quoi?
Asking what it is about Belle that makes her special.
I don't know what that means
Not knowing the meaning of the French phrase.
Here's where she meets Prince Charming
Referencing a romantic plot in Belle's book.
But she won't discover that it's him 'til chapter three!
Predicting events in the romantic storyline of Belle's book.
Her looks have got no parallel
Belle is an unmatched beauty.
It's a pity and a sin
It's unfortunate and regrettable.
She doesn't quite fit in
Belle doesn't belong among the other villagers.
A beauty but a funny girl
Belle's looks are stunning, but her personality is unusual.
That Belle
Referring to Belle again.
Monsieur Gaston
Introducing the character Gaston.
Be still my heart
Indicating excitement and admiration.
I'm hardly breathing
Expressing awe and intense emotion.
He's such a tall, dark, strong and handsome brute!
Gushing admiration for Gaston's appearance.
You call this bacon, what lovely flowers
Commenting on the food quality and presentation.
Some cheese, ten yards, one pound, excuse me I'll get the knife
Asking for cheese with specific measurements.
Look there she goes the girl is strange, but special
Noting that Belle is strange but unique.
A most peculiar mademoiselle!
Emphasizing how strange Belle is.
Just watch, I'm going to make Belle my wife!
Gaston declares his intention to marry Belle.
Isn't he dreamy?
Praising Gaston's good looks.
A beauty but a funny girl
Repeating that Belle is stunning, yet out of place.
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