Beauty and the Beast
Celine Dion Feat. Clive Griffin Lyrics


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Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly

Just a little change
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

Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise

Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
Bitter sweet 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 beast

Overall Meaning

In "Beauty and the Beast," Céline Dion and Peabo Bryson tell the story of two individuals who unexpectedly fall in love. The song is composed in a way that is reminiscent of a fairy tale, with the lyrics describing the story as "a tale as old as time" and a "song as old as rhyme." The opening lines of the song establish the relationship between the two protagonists as initially just acquaintances - "barely even friends" - but then one of them "bends unexpectedly."


As the song moves forward, the lyrics touch upon the fear and uncertainty that both protagonists feel as the relationship between them progresses. However, the song makes it clear that despite these feelings, the two individuals are certain of their love for one another. Much like the "sun will rise," their love is "ever just the same" and "ever a surprise."


Line by Line Meaning

Tale as old as time
A story that has been told countless times, and still remains true.


True as it can be
Absolutely genuine and authentic.


Barely even friends
At the very beginning of their relationship, they hardly knew each other at all.


Then somebody bends
One of them makes a significant change in order to make the relationship work.


Unexpectedly
The change was sudden and unplanned.


Just a little change
The change was seemingly insignificant, but it had a major impact on the relationship.


Small to say the least
Even though the change seemed minor, it was actually a big deal.


Both a little scared
Both individuals were afraid of what the change would mean for their relationship.


Neither one prepared
Neither of them knew how to handle the change that occurred.


Ever just the same
Despite everything that has happened, some things have remained consistent in their relationship.


Ever a surprise
Their relationship still has the capacity to surprise them, even after everything they've been through together.


Ever as before and ever just as sure as the sun will rise
Their relationship is just as certain and predictable as the rising of the sun every day.


Ever just the same
Once again, we see that despite everything they've been through, some things have remained constant in their relationship.


Ever a surprise
Even though their relationship has had its ups and downs, it still has the capacity to surprise them at times.


Ever as before
Their situation has not changed, and they're still in the same relationship they were previously in.


And ever just as sure as the sun will rise
Their relationship is just as certain and predictable as the rising of the sun every day.


Tale as old as time
Once again, we're reminded that this story has been told countless times before.


Tune as old as song
The melody itself is one that has been passed down from generation to generation.


Bitter sweet and strange
Their relationship has been both happy and sad, and has taken unexpected turns.


Finding you can change
They discovered that making changes to their behavior and attitudes was necessary to sustain the relationship.


Learning you were wrong
They realized that some of their beliefs and assumptions about each other were incorrect.


Certain as the sun
Their relationship has become as certain and predictable as the rising of the sun every day.


Rising in the east
In particular, their relationship is developing in a positive direction and moving towards something bright and positive.


Song as old as rhyme
Once again, the melody is one that has been passed down through generations.


Beauty and the beast
A story that centers around a beautiful woman and a beastly man, and the unlikely relationship that develops between them.


Tale as old as time
We're reminded once again that this is a story that has been told countless times before.


Song as old as rhyme
The melody has been passed down through generations.


Beauty beast
Once again, we see the two central characters of the story - a beautiful woman and a beastly man.




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: HOWARD ELLIOTT ASHMAN, ALAN MENKEN

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@stephenbailinC7GS

My mom and dad were married in 1996. They had a video cassette tape that had a montage of pictures of them and this song was one of them. I had chills realizing what this song means to them:

This is my mom’s favorite movie. These two people on the cover seem to have an eerie likeness of my mom and dad from that time period.

I am forever grateful for them and what they taught me.

@marcathens2951

That's awesome 🙏💞

@calenajackson8772

It’s my fav movie also 😊

@joeblackisrafil9858

anybody 2020?? love from malaysia

@user-wd6lo6ve8j

me from korea

@JGBecknell

2021 and still loving this song. ❤️

@lunamirmaid3050

2021

@juanandreasilva6003

Malaysia Petaling Jaya bro :)

@markjudy7733

My soulmate, my darling & amazing wife of over 19 years, just passed away 9 1/2 weeks ago.....This is the song that binds us together still......All My Love to You Eternally, my Roopa.....I stand here on Earth's shore, Looking Heavenward until we are together once again.....

@lonewolffullmoon

So sorry for your loss 🙏

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