No Matter What
Beauty And The Beast [Broadway Cast] 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.
The lyrics of "No Matter What" from Beauty and the Beast [Broadway Cast] is a beautiful conversation between Belle and her father, Maurice. Belle has always been considered different from the other villagers, and her father consoles her in this conversation. He reassures her that they are not odd and that they are the sanest family in the village, except for one uncle who Maurice prefers to forget.
Maurice tells Belle that she is unique, and although she may not be like everyone else, she is the creme de la creme. Belle is unsure of whether to accept herself as she is or try to fit in with the crowd, but Maurice urges her to accept herself and let her uniqueness shine. The conversation between the two is full of love and support.
The lyrics also show a beautiful father-daughter bond as Maurice believes in Belle and encourages her to pursue her dreams no matter what. He acknowledges that sometimes fathers tend to exaggerate, but in the case of Belle, he genuinely believes that she is great. The song concludes with both of them affirming their love for each other and promising to be there no matter what happens in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Papa, do you think I'm... odd?
Belle seeks assurance from her father that she is not strange.
My daughter odd?
Where did you get an idea like that?
Maurice is surprised by Belle's question and tries to understand its origin.
I don't know.
It's just that, well, people talk.
Belle is concerned about what other people say about her.
They talk about me, too.
Maurice reassures Belle that he is also talked about by people.
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
Maurice affirms that their family is normal and Belle takes after her mother, who was of high social status.
So I should just accept
I'm simply not like them
Belle resigns herself to feeling different from other people.
They are the common herd
And you should take my word
You are unique: creme de la creme
Maurice tries to boost Belle's self-confidence by calling her special and superior to others.
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
Maurice tells Belle that he loves her unconditionally and wholeheartedly, even if he may not always be objective about her.
No matter what they say
You make me proud I love the funny way
You stand out from the crowd
Belle is proud of herself for being different and Maurice commends her for that trait.
It's my intention my invention
Shows the world out there one day
Just what we've got...
No matter what
Maurice hints at his new invention, which he believes will be groundbreaking and showcase his family's talents to the world.
Now some may say all fathers just exaggerate
Maurice acknowledges that some people may view his praise of Belle as an exaggeration.
That ev'ry daughter's great?
Belle quips about her father's universal praise of daughters.
You are!
Maurice insists that Belle is truly great and special.
And ev'ry daughter tends to say her father's tops
She pulls out all the stops
To praise him
Belle acknowledges the common trope of daughters praising their fathers, but she finds it to be warranted in their case.
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
Maurice expresses his wish for Belle to stay true to herself, even if it causes pain or hardships, and reassures Belle that he has her best interests at heart.
And daughter too!
Belle chimes in to suggest that her father is not the only one who knows what's best for her.
You're never strange
Don't ever change
Both Maurice and Belle agree that being different is not a negative trait and encourage each other to stay authentic.
You've all I've got
No matter what.
Both Maurice and Belle affirm their unwavering love and support for each other, regardless of what others may say or think.
Contributed by Aaliyah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
aubrey rachel
[BELLE, spoken]
Papa, do you think I'm...odd?
[MAURICE, spoken]
My daughter odd?
Where did you get an idea like that?
[BELLE, spoken]
I don't know
It's just that, well, people talk
[MAURICE, spoken]
They talk about me, too
(sung)
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 every daughter's great?
[MAURICE]
You are!
[BELLE]
And every daughter tends to say her father's tops
[MAURICE]
She pulls out all the stops
To praise him
[BOTH]
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
Genesis Rodriguez-Rodriguez
[BELLE, spoken]
Papa, do you think I'm...odd?
[MAURICE, spoken]
My daughter odd?
Where did you get an idea like that?
[BELLE, spoken]
I don't know
It's just that, well, people talk
[MAURICE, spoken]
They talk about me, too
(sung)
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 every daughter's great?
[MAURICE]
You are!
[BELLE]
And every daughter tends to say her father's tops
[MAURICE]
She pulls out all the stops
To praise him
[BOTH]
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
愛
my school just performed this, i was cast as the enchantress, and it was amazing. i was crying when it ended, last week, i didn't want it to end, it was an amazing musical! this is the soundtrack we used and i still listen to it as if i'm still in the musical, i miss doing it so much, great memories.
JJ
1:42 - 1:49 is gold. Something about the way everything falls into place. Beautiful.
aubrey rachel
[BELLE, spoken]
Papa, do you think I'm...odd?
[MAURICE, spoken]
My daughter odd?
Where did you get an idea like that?
[BELLE, spoken]
I don't know
It's just that, well, people talk
[MAURICE, spoken]
They talk about me, too
(sung)
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 every daughter's great?
[MAURICE]
You are!
[BELLE]
And every daughter tends to say her father's tops
[MAURICE]
She pulls out all the stops
To praise him
[BOTH]
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
Moonlit Angel Cosplay
The man who played Maurice in my community theatre's production of this musical kept saying he couldn't sing...but he killed it. Everyone was cheering him on from backstage during this scene.
KingdomHeartsFan3211
I was in a production of “Beauty and the Beast” last summer as Maurice, and during this scene, Belle and I did a little dance towards the end of the song, which just made it feel all the more special. I felt like my heart melted a little every time we did that dance, whether it was in rehearsal or during a performance.
I know this may sound a little biased, but I think if any song in this show is underrated, it’s this one. The music and lyrics are heart-meltingly pure and beautiful and perfectly shows just how much Maurice and Belle love each other.
Jennifer Schillig
I remember being shocked that Tom Bosley was in this, and had such a good singing voice...then I remembered he'd been in the original cast of Fiorello.
This song was what made me fall in love with the stage musical score. Such a sweet expression of father-daughter love!
Kalah Dolman
Her high note at the end though. God, I love Susan Egan!
Brittani Henderson
me too
Elise
She performed at my school.
Black Swan
Wait so this is meg doing belle????