Fathoms Below
Disney/Disney Lyrics
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And it's hey to the starboard, heave-ho
Look out lad a mermaid be waiting for you
In mysterious fathoms below
Fathoms below, below
From whence wayward westerlies blow
Where Triton is king and his merpeople sing
Below
Below
Below, below, below
In mysterious fathoms below
The lyrics of "Fathoms Below" in Disney's movie "The Little Mermaid" reveal the depths of the ocean floor and the creatures that live beneath the waves. The singer tells the tale of the "bottomless blue," inviting listeners to imagine the mysteries and wonders of the depths of the sea. The use of "heave-ho" conveys a sense of adventure and excitement, mirroring the spirit of sailors exploring new worlds. It then warns of the dangers lurking below, such as the seductive mermaid who might lead sailors astray. Triton, king of the sea, and the merpeople who sing reflect the enchantment and magic of the ocean, yet the lyrics also hint at an underlying sense of danger and unpredictability that comes with venturing into the unknown.
The song is a musical overture to the aquatic world of the movie, introducing the audience to the wonder and mystery that surrounds it. The use of repetition and a powerful chorus helps create a sense of awe and reverence for the deep blue beyond. The song sets up the initial quest of the movie: Ariel's desire to become human and explore life above the sea. By invoking the mermaids and Triton, this song foreshadows the role these characters will play and establishes the magical atmosphere of the underwater realm.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll tell you a tale of the bottomless blue
Let me share with you a story of the never-ending, seemingly infinite sea
And it's hey to the starboard, heave-ho
We're setting sail, so let's call out to the right and get to work with a rhythmic chant
Look out lad a mermaid be waiting for you
Be aware, young man, there may be a mystical creature known as a mermaid waiting for you in the depths of the ocean
In mysterious fathoms below
In the unknown depths of the ocean where dark secrets lay hidden and frightful creatures lurk
Fathoms below, below
Deeper and deeper down into the abyss
From whence wayward westerlies blow
Where the winds carry us aimlessly from the west
Where Triton is king and his merpeople sing
This is the realm of Triton, who rules over the merpeople and their harmonious songs
In mysterious fathoms below
Once again, in the unknown depths of the ocean where fear resides
Below
Further down, into the deepest areas where few dare to venture
Below, below, below
Continuing into the unknown depths of the ocean, where dangers lurk around every corner
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD ASHMAN, GLENN SLATER, ALAN MENKEN
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Jonah Hauer-King, John Dagleish, Christopher Fairbank, Ensemble - The Little Mermaid - Fathoms Below (From "The Little Mermaid")
Lyrics:
I’ll tell you a tale of the bottomless blue
And it’s hey to the starboard, heave-ho, heave-ho
Look out, lad, a mermaid be waiting for you
In mysterious fathoms below
I’ll sing you a song of the king of the sea
And it’s hey to the starboard, heave-ho, heave-ho
The ruler of all of the oceans is he
In mysterious fathoms below
Heave-ho, heave-ho
Heave-ho, heave-ho
(2023/05/20 18:13(JST))
@diegocaballeroipina2907
Traducción:
Te voy a contar una historia del mar
Que te va a servir, de verdad!
Oé!
Si una sirena escuchas cantar
Te pondrá un hechizo especial
Es una cancion que habla del rey del mar
Que te va a servir, de verdad!
Oé!
Pues manda en las aguas y oceanos el
Un misterio en el fondo del mar
Oé! Oé!
Oé! Oé.
@musicaltheatrefan2k226
I can't believe they kinda ruined it although it sounded catchy.
1989: A kinda-shortened version of the full demo that felt like, uh, er… sounds like a cool sea shanty, but where's the rest?
2008: Glad they extended it! This is way better than the original!
2019: Now this version gives "Touch the Sky" vibes and Eric shines out!
2023: Really?! Now it's a drinking song?!
@starlight992
I'm so sad that this song of Fathoms Below was not that good as it was both in the animated classic movie and the Broadway musical.
It's sounds like the crew are drunk in this version.
😥
I so prefer the song from the animated classic movie and the Broadway musical.
I don't want to be rude about this song and this movie.
@stellaisdead
MY GOD THIS IS GIVING ME SOME NOSTALGIA... THE INSTRUMENTS AND EVERYTHING AAAAHHH...
@lillianwaise5545
Oh, my God! That opening bit with the Fireworks theme from the original animated movie! Something tells me this is going to be the second song, right after Ariel sings Part of the World.
@lenl7671
Its before... this song opens the movie...... then tritons kingdom and then part of your world
@krewpleb9653
@@lenl7671 it’s a remake they might change it because first is the like opening bit when we go underwater
@ChienaAvtzon
@@lenl7671 - Alan Menken said, the order of the songs was changed. The first song, in the film, is “Part of Your World”. This is Prince Eric’s birthday.
@mossngloss
Yessss these must be the sailors partying on the boat
@tikidisney
@@lenl7671 it goes Triton's Kingdom, Part of Your World, then this.
@xmenlover92
While the OG Fathoms Below is always gonna be awesome, I do like the changes to the actual instrumentations (?), because it now sounds like a real shanty! Also, I love Eric's voice! He sounds so happy!
@TheGreekPianist
I love how Eric was singing with them, getting lifted into the air, and being a down to earth sailor having fun in the moment…even though he was a prince ❤
@beachballssideaccount
As someone who loves sea shanties, I really like this new take on the song