A Whole New World
Brad Kane feat. Lea Salonga Lyrics
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Shining, shimmering, splendid
Tell me, princess, now when did
You last let your heart decide?
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
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 gets better
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
The song "A Whole New World" from the Disney film Aladdin, performed by Brad Kane feat. Lea Salonga, is a duet between the popular characters Aladdin and Princess Jasmine. The lyrics begin with Aladdin's proclamation that he can show Jasmine an unimaginable world filled with golden, shimmering wonders that she has never seen before. He challenges her to let her heart take the lead and join him in discovering what lies beyond the walls of the palace. Aladdin lists some of the places the magic carpet can take them, from the sky to the sea, opening Jasmine's eyes to a world that exists beyond the small corner of it that she's ever known.
The second half of the song is a shared duet in which Aladdin and Jasmine sing together. They describe their new surroundings and push each other to experience more and more of the novelty around them. They sing of the natural high they get from their adventure, the birds-eye view that is both breathtaking and humbling. Within the lyrics of "A Whole New World", everything seems within reach, made all the more enchanting by the mere thought that the two of them are there, together.
Line by Line Meaning
I can show you the world
I have the ability to broaden your horizons and show you all the beauty and wonder the world has to offer.
Shining, shimmering, splendid
The world is full of glorious and gleaming sights that will astound you with their sheer luminosity.
Tell me, princess, now when did
You last let your heart decide?
When was the last time you truly followed your heart and allowed it to make the decisions that shape your life?
I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over sideways and under
On a magic carpet ride
I can assist you in uncovering the wondrous things around you and take you on a thrilling adventure to places you've never seen before, all while riding a magical flying carpet.
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
We will explore a completely new and exciting perspective that we have never seen before, without being restrained by anyone else's opinions or being told we're simply imagining things.
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
I have arrived at an astonishing and previously unknown place now that I'm beside you, and it's more obvious than ever that we've entered a new realm of existence.
Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feeling
Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
Through an endless diamond sky
There are sights so miraculous that they're hard to believe, accompanied by a sensation that's simply not explainable. As we fly through the vast and glittering sky, we're free to tumble and spin as we wish.
Don't you dare close your eyes
A hundred thousand things to see
Hold your breath - it gets better
You can't dream of closing your eyes, as there are countless amazing things to witness. Just hold your breath, as things will only get more breathtaking from here.
I'm like a shooting star
I've come so far
I can't go back to where I used to be
I'm blazing through the sky like a meteor, with so much distance already covered that it's impossible to return to my old life.
Every turn a surprise
With new horizons to pursue
Every moment gets better
Every moment is filled with unexpected delights and discoveries, while more and more paths of possibility unfold before us, forcing us to grow.
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you
I'm willing to go to any length to pursue the wonders and experiences that still elude us. Let's make the most of our ample time together by uncovering every nook and cranny of this amazing new world.
That's where we'll be
That's where we'll be
A thrilling chase
A wondrous place
For you and me
That's our ultimate destination, where we'll have the time of our lives enjoying the pursuit of excitement and the scenery along the way, all wrapped up in our special bond together.
Writer(s): Alan Menken, Tim Rice
Contributed by Oliver A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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
@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
@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