A Whole New World
Brad Kane/Lea Salonga Lyrics


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I can show you the world
Shining, shimmering, splendid
Tell me, princess, now when did you last let your heart decide?

I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over, sideways and under on a magic carpet ride
A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us, "no" or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming

A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up here, it's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you
(Now I'm in a whole new world with you)

Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feeling
Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
Through an endless diamond sky

A whole new world (don't you dare close your eyes)
A hundred thousand things to see (hold your breath, it gets better)
I'm like a shooting star, I've come so far
I can't go back to where I used to be (a whole new world)

(Every turn, a surprise)
With new horizons to pursue (every moment, red-letter)
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you

A whole new world (a whole new world)
That's where we'll be (that's where we'll be)




A thrilling chase (a wondrous place)
For you and me

Overall Meaning

The song "A Whole New World" from Disney's Aladdin is a romantic duet sung by the characters Aladdin and Princess Jasmine as they soar on a magic carpet ride over the glittering cityscape of Agrabah. The song is a stirring depiction of what it means to fall in love and discover new worlds with someone you care about. When Aladdin invites Jasmine on a magic carpet ride, he offers to lead her into a new and exciting place full of limitless possibilities.


As he sings, "I can show you the world, shining, shimmering, splendid," he invites Jasmine to let her heart be her guide, to explore the wonders of the world with him, and to see things she has never seen before. The lyrics capture the exhilarating sensation of being swept away by love and the feeling of being alive, and the gentle melody is full of sweetness and optimism.


Overall, the song is a symbolic expression of love and trust in the power of imagination to transform one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

I can show you the world
I am willing and able to take you on an adventure to see the world


Shining, shimmering, splendid
The world is full of brightness, beauty, and grandeur


Tell me, princess, now when did you last let your heart decide?
Have you allowed your heart to take the lead in your decisions?


I can open your eyes
I can give you a new perspective on the world


Take you wonder by wonder
Let me show you amazing things, one after another


Over, sideways and under on a magic carpet ride
I'll take you on a whimsical journey through the skies and wherever else we fancy


A whole new world
Together, we'll explore a completely new and thrilling reality


A new fantastic point of view
Our outlook is completely transformed and incredibly exciting


No one to tell us, "no" or where to go
We are free to do as we please, without interference from anyone else


Or say we're only dreaming
We are living out an incredible, surreal experience that feels like a dream


A dazzling place I never knew
I'm discovering incredible sights and sounds that I never imagined existed


But when I'm way up here, it's crystal clear
With this new perspective, everything makes sense and is in sharp focus


That now I'm in a whole new world with you
All of these wondrous things are even more special because we're experiencing them together


Unbelievable sights
The things we're seeing are beyond incredible


Indescribable feeling
The emotions we're experiencing are impossible to put into words


Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
We are moving through the world with wild abandon and giddy joy


Through an endless diamond sky
The sky is full of diamonds, shining bright and endless


A hundred thousand things to see
There are countless wonders to behold in this new world


I'm like a shooting star, I've come so far
I am moving forward with incredible momentum and have come so far from where I started


I can't go back to where I used to be
I no longer want to return to my old life because this new world is too amazing


With new horizons to pursue
There are always more adventures and experiences to chase after


I'll chase them anywhere
I am willing to take on any challenge to get to where I want to go


There's time to spare
We have all the time in the world to explore and enjoy our new reality


Let me share this whole new world with you
I want to share all of these incredible experiences with you, my partner


That's where we'll be
This whole new world is our new home


A thrilling chase
The adventure we're on is thrilling and full of excitement


For you and me
We are in this together, chasing our dreams and having the time of our lives




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alan Menken, Tim Rice

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@luna.bammer

This song originally performed in 1992 with both of them (Lea Salonga & Brad Kane) Wow!

A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us, "No"
Or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming
A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up here
It's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you



All comments from YouTube:

@aaa_e

use me as a "nothing beats the original singers of a whole new world" button

@sherybas1245

So true!

@PopularNobody

Regina and peabo is the original

@aaa_e

PopularNobody thats not what i mean :/

@zanastasiaaqualinemaxwell7801

You should lusten to darren and morisette

@shrekisthebestfranchiseand5032

M O O N L I G H T . No

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@SheetMusicBoss

This made me so happy. Alan is such an incredible songwriter. And it was performed so beautifully. So much nuance and character. Absolutely fantastic ✨

@themuffinteers7612

reccomendation squad. I love this song to death

@AzulQueso_

I love the song part of a happy childhood 😊

@AzulQueso_

This feels me up with happier times

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