Beauty and the Beast
Classic Disney - Beauty and The Beast 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,
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise.

Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song.
Bittersweet and strange,
Finding you can change,
Learning you were wrong.

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.





Mrs. Potts: Off to the cupboard with you now, Chip. It's
past your bedtime. Goodnight, love.

Overall Meaning

The song "Beauty and the Beast" from Disney's classic animated movie of the same name is a beautiful ballad that tells the story of two unlikely characters falling in love. The lyrics describe how the tale of love between a beauty and a beast is an ancient one that is as true as it can be. The song talks about the two characters, who were hardly even friends, unexpectedly coming together as somebody bends. It is a reference to how both of them undergo changes, and that's when they fall in love.


The lyrics further describe how the two characters are scared and unprepared for the feelings they share for one another. As the song progresses, it highlights how love is not predictable, and it is always surprising. It is an eternal truth that is as sure as the sun rising in the east. Towards the end of the song, Mrs. Potts sends Chip to bed, bringing the song to a close.


Line by Line Meaning

Tale as old as time,
The story of love and transformation depicted in Beauty and the Beast has been told for generations and is a timeless classic.


True as it can be.
Their love is pure and genuine, with no trace of deceit or falsehood.


Barely even friends,
Initially, Belle and the Beast were nothing more than acquaintances who barely knew each other.


Then somebody bends
However, love changes everything and transforms their lives in ways they never could have imagined.


Unexpectedly.
Their love caught both of them by complete surprise, as it was a departure from their usual expectations.


Just a little change,
Their love was the result of a small but significant shift in their perspective and understanding of each other.


Small, to say the least.
Despite being relatively small, the change brought about by their love had a big impact on their lives.


Both a little scared,
Belle and the Beast were both initially afraid of what their feelings for each other meant, since it was unfamiliar territory.


Neither one prepared,
Neither of them was ready for the emotional journey that came with falling in love with someone so different from themselves.


Beauty and the Beast
Their relationship is one of contrasts, with the beauty of Belle and the beastliness of the Beast symbolizing the yin and yang of love.


Ever just the same.
Their love remains constant and unchanging, despite the many obstacles they face along the way.


Ever a surprise.
Their love continues to surprise them, as it defies their expectations and transforms their lives in unexpected ways.


Ever as before,
Their love remains as strong and true as it was from the beginning, despite the many trials they have faced.


Ever just as sure
Despite the uncertainty that life can bring, their love remains a source of strength and security.


As the sun will rise.
Their love is a constant, like the rising of the sun each day.


Tune as old as song.
The music of Beauty and the Beast is a classic that has been passed down through the generations and is as timeless as the story itself.


Bittersweet and strange,
The story of Beauty and the Beast is both sad and uplifting, as it explores the complexities of love and transformation.


Finding you can change,
One of the central themes of the story is that love can change people, for better or for worse.


Learning you were wrong.
As they fall in love, Belle and the Beast come to realize that their initial impressions of each other were misguided and untrue.


Certain as the sun
Their love is as certain and unchanging as the sun rising in the east each day.


Rising in the East.
The imagery of the rising sun is meant to signify the dawning of a new day, just as their love has opened up a new world for both of them.


Off to the cupboard with you now, Chip. It's past your bedtime. Goodnight, love.
This line is spoken by Mrs. Potts to her son Chip, as she tucks him in for the night. It is not directly related to the lyrics of the song.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALAN IRWIN MENKEN, HOWARD ELLIOTT ASHMAN, WON BIN PARK, YOON-MI KANG

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Comments from YouTube:

Riley Nelson

I just heard the news 😢
R.I.P Mrs. Potts. This song was the pinnacle of all of our childhoods. Thank you SO much for voicing our beloved teapot. Loved and missed every day 💜

Diluc

Oh my god they passed?! Im so sad to hear that

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Alyssa Jones 💐

The fact that Angela Lansbury did this song in one take is absolutely astonishing!

David Sparks

It really is.

BadgerCheese94

May she rest in peace

MOVIEFAN2002

Yes, May she rest in peace.

Flurry Frost

"Barely even friends, then somebody bends."
"Both a little scared; neither one prepared."
I'm dying xD
Seriously though, this is a truly lovely song and I love it.

TItania Fae

Glad you're not one of those people that comment on the "barely even friends, then somebody bends unexpectedly".

C Smooth

Flurry Frost great observation! These lyrics are timeless my friend

TheRandomStridr019

These lyrics feel so natural to Belle and Beast's relationship

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