Beauty and the Beast
Céline Dion feat. Peabo Bryson Lyrics
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Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the beast
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
Oh
Oh
Mmm, oh-oh-oh
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
Oh, oh, oh
Tale as old as time (ooh-ooh)
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong
Certain as the sun
Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the beast
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the beast
Oh, oh, oh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Beauty and the beast
The song "Beauty and the Beast" by Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson is a ballad from Disney's 1991 animated film of the same name. The song tells the story of how Belle and the Beast come together and fall in love despite being different from one another. The song starts with the famous line "Tale as old as time," indicating that the theme of the song is ageless and universal.
The song's opening verse talks about how two different people, Belle and the Beast, initially only had a casual acquaintance. They were "barely even friends" until something unexpected occurred, and "somebody bends" indicating a shift in the relationship. The following verse talks about how just a small change can have a significant impact on people's lives. Belle and the Beast are both scared and unprepared for their newfound connection.
The chorus of the song repeats the notion that love is "ever just the same" but also "ever a surprise." It is a bittersweet and strange journey that can cause people to change and learn that they were wrong about certain things.
Overall, "Beauty and the Beast" is a classic love song that captures the essence of the animated film's main themes of love, acceptance, and sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
Tale as old as time
This story is something that has been told for generations and will continue to be told for generations to come.
True as it can be
This story is not just another fairytale; its lessons are true and applicable to everyday life.
Barely even friends
The main characters barely knew each other before they entered into the events of this story.
Then somebody bends
But one of them has a change of heart or perspective.
Unexpectedly
This change was not planned or anticipated.
Just a little change
The change was small at first.
Small to say the least
The change was not significant or substantial at first.
Both a little scared
Both characters were afraid of this change and what it meant for their relationship.
Neither one prepared
Both characters were caught off guard by this unexpected shift in their dynamic.
Ever just the same
Despite the change, some things remain constant in this story.
Ever a surprise
Even when they think they know what will happen, there is always a surprise in store.
Ever as before and ever just as sure as the sun will rise
No matter what happens in this story, some things will always be predictable and reliable.
Tale as old as time
This story has been told over and over again, but it remains relevant and important.
Tune as old as song
The melody of this story is familiar and recognizable to many.
Bittersweet and strange
The events of this story are a mix of happiness and sadness, love and loss.
Finding you can change
Through the events of this story, the characters learn that people, relationships, and situations can change.
Learning you were wrong
The characters come to realize that their previous assumptions or beliefs were mistaken.
Certain as the sun
Some things in this story are completely certain and unchanging.
Rising in the east
The sun rises every morning, just like some events in this story are bound to happen.
Song as old as rhyme
The lyrics of this story are familiar to many and can be recited like a well-known poem or song.
Beauty and the beast
This story is about the power of love and how it can change even the most unlikely individuals.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Howard Elliott Ashman, Alan Menken
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