No Matter What
Beauty & The Beast Company Lyrics
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Papa, do you think I'm...odd?
MAURICE
My daughter odd?
Where did you get an idea like that?
BELLE
I don't know.
It's just that, well, people talk.
MAURICE
They talk about me, too.
MAURICE
No, we're not odd, its true
No fam'ly ever saner
Except one uncle who...well, maybe let that pass
In all you say or do
You couldn't make it plainer
You are your mother's daughter; therefore you are class
BELLE
So I should just accept
I'm simply not like them
MAURICE
They are the common herd
And you should take my word
You are unique: creme de la creme
No matter what you do
I'm on your side
And if my point of view Is somewhat misty-eyed
There's nothing clearer in my life
Than what I wish and feel for you
And that's a lot...
No matter what
BELLE
No matter what they say
You make me proud I love the funny way
You stand out from the crowd
MAURICE
It's my intention my invention
Shows the world out there one day
Just what we've got...
BELLE
No matter what
MAURICE
Now some may say all fathers just exaggerate
BELLE
That ev'ry daughter's great?
MAURICE
You are!
BELLE
And ev'ry daughter tends to say her father's tops
MAURICE
She pulls out all the stops
To praise him
BELLE
And quite rightly!
MAURICE
No matter what the pain
We've come this far I pray that you remain
Exactly as you are
This really is a case of father knowing best
BELLE
And daughter too!
MAURICE
You're never strange
BELLE
Don't ever change
BOTH
You've all I've got
No matter what.
These lyrics are a conversation between Belle and her father, Maurice, in which Belle expresses feelings of being different or odd compared to others. She explains that people talk about her and make her feel like she doesn't fit in. Maurice reassures Belle that they are not odd and that their family is actually quite sane, with the exception of one uncle who they choose to overlook. He tells Belle that she takes after her mother and therefore embodies class.
Belle, however, struggles to accept that she is not like everyone else. She questions whether she should simply accept that she doesn't fit in with others. Maurice responds by emphasizing that the "common herd" of people are not like Belle and that she is unique and special. He promises to always be on her side, even if his perspective may be somewhat biased or emotional. He expresses his unwavering love and support for Belle, stating that there is nothing clearer in his life than his wishes and feelings for her.
Belle acknowledges that no matter what others say about her, her father's love and pride make her feel proud of her individuality. She appreciates the way she stands out from the crowd and values her father's intention to show the world their unique qualities through his inventions. Maurice asserts that while some may think fathers exaggerate the greatness of their daughters, Belle truly is great. They both recognize the mutual admiration they hold for each other.
They conclude by affirming their love and commitment to each other. Maurice expresses his hope that Belle remains true to herself and doesn't change, while Belle assures him that she will always cherish their bond. The lyrics highlight the unconditional love and acceptance between father and daughter, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the face of societal pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
Papa, do you think I'm...odd?
Father, do you think I'm unusual or peculiar?
My daughter odd? Where did you get an idea like that?
My daughter odd? Where did you acquire such thoughts?
I don't know. It's just that, well, people talk.
I'm not certain. It's just that, well, people gossip.
They talk about me, too.
They also speak about me.
No, we're not odd, its true
No, we're not peculiar, it's true
No fam'ly ever saner
No family has ever been more rational
Except one uncle who...well, maybe let that pass
Except for one uncle who... well, perhaps we should disregard that
In all you say or do, You couldn't make it plainer
In everything you say or do, you couldn't make it clearer
You are your mother's daughter; therefore you are class
You are a reflection of your mother; thus, you possess excellence
So I should just accept, I'm simply not like them
So, I should simply embrace the fact that I'm not similar to them
They are the common herd, And you should take my word
They are the ordinary masses, and you should trust my judgment
You are unique: creme de la creme
You are special: the best of the best
No matter what you do, I'm on your side
Irrespective of your actions, I am supportive of you
And if my point of view Is somewhat misty-eyed
Even if my perspective is idealistic
There's nothing clearer in my life, Than what I wish and feel for you
There's nothing more evident in my life than my desires and emotions for you
And that's a lot... No matter what
And that means a great deal... Regardless of anything
No matter what they say, You make me proud
Regardless of what others say, you make me immensely proud
I love the funny way, You stand out from the crowd
I adore the unique way you stand out from the masses
It's my intention my invention, Shows the world out there one day
It is my intention, through my creation, to reveal our worth to the outside world someday
Just what we've got... No matter what
Exactly what we possess... Regardless of anything
Now some may say all fathers just exaggerate
Now some may claim that all fathers simply amplify
That ev'ry daughter's great?
That every daughter is exceptional?
You are!
You are exceptional!
And ev'ry daughter tends to say her father's tops
And every daughter tends to proclaim her father is the best
She pulls out all the stops, To praise him
She goes above and beyond to commend him
And quite rightly!
And quite rightfully so!
No matter what the pain, We've come this far
Regardless of the pain, we've reached this point
I pray that you remain, Exactly as you are
I hope you stay exactly the way you are
This really is a case of father knowing best
This truly exemplifies how a father knows what's best
And daughter too!
And daughter as well!
You're never strange
You're never peculiar
Don't ever change
Never alter who you are
You've all I've got, No matter what.
You are everything I have, regardless of anything.
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@wangmang1
lol give maurice a break its harder to play older then it is to play younger. remember that. how many 16 yr olds play 60+ charas its very hard.