Belle
Cast of "Beauty And The Beast" Lyrics
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Oh, can you imagine?
He asked me to marry him
Me, the wife of that boorish, brainless
Madame Gaston, can't you just see it?
Madame Gaston, his little wife, ugh
No sir, not me, I guarantee it
I want adventure in the great wide somewhere
I want it more than I can tell
And for once it might be grand to have someone understand
I want so much more than they've got planned
In the song "Belle" from the Beauty and the Beast soundtrack, Belle is expressing her dissatisfaction with her small-town life and desires for more. As she walks through the village, she is confronted by the admiration of the townspeople who remark on her beauty, but she longs for a deeper connection with someone who understands her. She reflects on Gaston's proposal, rejecting it as she finds him boorish and brainless. Instead, she desires adventure and the opportunity to explore the world outside her provincial life.
The song highlights Belle's strong-willed and independent nature. Her refusal to conform to society's expectations of her demonstrates her confidence and determination, even in the face of pressure to marry and settle down in a traditional role. Belle's longing for adventure and understanding reflects a universal yearning for something more, and the song resonates with many audiences who also have a desire to break free from what is expected of them and pursue their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Is he gone?
Did that man leave already?
Oh, can you imagine?
I cannot believe he's gone, it's like a dream.
He asked me to marry him
That man proposed to be my husband.
Me, the wife of that boorish, brainless
To be married to someone who is dull and unintelligent.
Madame Gaston, can't you just see it?
Can't you just envision me becoming Madame Gaston?
Madame Gaston, his little wife, ugh
Being called Madame Gaston's little wife makes me nauseous.
No sir, not me, I guarantee it
I swear I will not marry him.
I want much more than this provincial life
My ambition is not limited to living in a small town like this.
I want adventure in the great wide somewhere
I want to experience a thrilling life beyond these boring streets.
I want it more than I can tell
My desire for adventure is almost impossible to express in words.
And for once it might be grand to have someone understand
It would be amazing to have a companion who truly comprehends my desires.
I want so much more than they've got planned
My aspirations exceed what society expects of me.
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: HOWARD ELLIOTT ASHMAN, ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Red Cat
The affinity and harmony between DEMMA is striking. Same reactions, same words, same energy. Unbelievable, how compatible they are. I have never seen this in co-starring actors before.
ocean kiss
They can literally be Dan and Emma's kids lol, this is too cute
francesca nangla
This girl is my bestie her name is Olivia Moulton
Zuko Halliwell
Moik Mania How do you know that? Are you psychic?
MykeTLG
ocean kiss No way, no one is marrying Emma!
babsnadoy
"My friends are big fans of yours. Oh my God'! That cute little girl fangirling over Emma is so adorable.
Tim McCrory
That would have been "Ohhh my gawd." I watched a clip without audio a number of times and I could tell what she was saying by reading her lips. It was cute. Not only meeting, but then sitting on Emma's lap were definitely a couple of highlights in her young life.
ElevatorMan5482
Don't forget about the face she makes as soon as Emma lifts her
Abigail Pearce
She’s one of my friends 😂
devilphzi !
@Sandra Zajac YEAAAHHHH MINE TOO 😂