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Be My Guest
Disney Lyrics
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Be our guest
Put our service to the test
Tie your napkin round your neck, cherie
And we provide the rest
Soupe du jour, hot hors d'oeuvres
Why, we only live to serve
Try the grey stuff, it's delicious
They can sing
They can dance
After all, miss, this is France
And a dinner here is never second best
Go on, unfold your menu
Take a glance and then
You'll be our guest
Oui, our guest
Be our guest
Beef ragout, cheese souffle
Pie and pudding en flambe
We'll prepare and serve with flair
A culinary cabaret
You're alone
And you're scared
But the banquet's all prepared
No one's gloomy or complaining
While the flatware's entertaining
We tell jokes
I do tricks
With my fellow candlesticks
And it's all in perfect taste, that you can bet
Come on and lift your glass
You've won your own free pass
To be our guest
If you're stressed
It's fine dining we suggest
Be our guest
Be our guest
Be our guest
Life is so unnerving
For a servant who's not serving
He's not whole without a soul to wait upon
Ah, those good old days when we were useful
Suddenly, those good old days are gone
Ten years we've been rusting, needing so much more than dusting
Needing exercise, a chance to use our skills
Most days we just lay around the castle
Flabby, fat and lazy
You walked in and oops-a-daisy!
It's a guest, it's a guest!
Sakes alive, well, I'll be blessed
Wine's been poured, and thank the lord
I've had the napkins freshly pressed
With dessert, she'll want tea
And, my dear, that's fine with me
While the cups do their soft-shoeing
I'll be bubbling, I'll be brewing
I'll get warn, piping hot
Heaven's sake, is that a spot?
Clean it up, we want the company impressed
We've got a lot to do
Is it one lump or two?
For you, our guest
She's our guest (She's our guest)
She's our guest
Be our guest
Be our guest
Put our service to the test
It's ten years since we've had anybody here
And we're obsessed
With your meal, with your ease
Yes, indeed, we aim to please
While the candlelight's still glowing
Let us help you, we'll keep going
Course by course
One by one
Till you shout, "Enough, I'm done!"
Then we'll sing you off to sleep as you digest
Tonight you'll prop your feet up
But for now, let's eat up
Be our guest
Be our guest
Be our guest
Please be our guest
The lyrics of Be Our Guest, from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, narrate the invitation made by the transformed objects of the Beast’s castle to Belle, the main character of the story. They encourage her to put their service to the test and enjoy a gastronomical experience full of delicious courses, presented with flair, and entertainment. The dishes mentioned, such as Soup du jour, Beef ragout, Cheese souffle, Pie and pudding “en flambe,” are typical French cuisine options. The lyrics also reference the talent of the enchanted objects, including the dancing dishes, and the tricks and jokes performed by the candlesticks.
The song “Be Our Guest” is a lively and memorable scene in the animated film, featuring over-the-top musical numbers, vibrant animation, and extravagant staging. Through the performance, the enchanted objects seek to convince Belle to stay and break the Beast’s curse. Interestingly, the song was added to the original storyline of the movie, as it was not included in the original fairytale by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont.
Line by Line Meaning
Be our guest
Welcome, we invite you to enjoy our hospitality
Put our service to the test
We are confident in our abilities and encourage you to judge our service for yourself
Tie your napkin 'round your neck, cherie
Get ready for a feast and make yourself comfortable
And we provide the rest
We will take care of everything else
Soup du jour
We have a delicious soup of the day
Hot hors d'oeuvres
Enjoy some tasty appetizers
Why, we only live to serve
Our greatest joy is serving others
Try the grey stuff, it's delicious
We highly recommend trying this dish, even though it may not look appetizing
Don't believe me? Ask the dishes
The dishes themselves will confirm how tasty our food is
They can sing
The dishes are not just inanimate objects, they have personalities and can even sing
They can dance
Our surroundings are lively and fun
After all, Miss, this is France
Our food and hospitality are of the highest quality, as expected in France
And a dinner here is never second best
We always strive to make our guests feel special and valued
Go on, unfold your menu
Take your time to choose the perfect meal
Take a glance and then you'll
You will quickly realize how extensive and impressive our menu is
Be our guest
We truly want you to have a wonderful experience while you're here
Oui, our guest
Yes, we welcome you with open arms
Be our guest
We want to help you forget your worries and enjoy yourself
Beef ragout
A hearty beef dish
Cheese souffle
A delicious cheesy dish
Pie and pudding "en flambe"
Delectable desserts served in a dramatic fashion
We'll prepare and serve with flair
We take pride in presenting our dishes beautifully
A culinary cabaret
Our meals are not just nourishment but a feast for your senses
You're alone
We understand you may be feeling lonely or anxious
And you're scared
We want to comfort you and make you feel safe
But the banquet's all prepared
Don't worry, everything is ready for you to enjoy
No one's gloomy or complaining
Our staff is happy and enthusiastic about serving you
While the flatware's entertaining
Even our silverware is poised to delight you
We tell jokes
Our staff is eager to entertain you with humor
I do tricks
Even our candlesticks can perform tricks to make you smile
With my fellow candlesticks
Our staff works together to make your experience unforgettable
And it's all in perfect taste that you can bet
We ensure all aspects of your experience are high-quality and tasteful
Come on and lift your glass
A toast to your wonderful experience
You've won your own free pass
You deserve to be here and enjoy yourself
To be out guest
We want you to feel welcome and cherished
If you're stressed
We know you may have come here as an escape from stress and anxiety
It's fine dining we suggest
Our food and atmosphere are designed to help you feel calm and relaxed
Life is so unnerving
We understand that life can be overwhelming at times
For a servant who's not serving
Our staff takes pride in serving, so when there are no guests it can feel empty
He's not whole without a soul to wait upon
Our staff finds fulfillment in serving others and making them happy
Ah, those good old days when we were useful
Reminiscing about when we were at our busiest and most fulfilled
Suddenly those good old days are gone
Now that our guests are gone, we miss the sense of purpose and meaning it brought us
Ten years we've been rusting
The castle has been empty and falling apart for a long time
Needing so much more than dusting
There is a lot of work that needs to be done to revive the castle to its former glory
Needing exercise, a chance to use our skills
Our staff has been idle and needs opportunities to use their talents and abilities
Most days we just lay around the castle
Without guests, there is not much to do except wait for someone to arrive
Flabby, fat and lazy
Over time, our staff has become unhealthy and inactive due to inactivity
You walked in and oops-a-daisy!
Now that you're here, it's been a wake-up call and an opportunity for us to serve
It's a guest
A guest! What a rare and delightful surprise
Sakes alive, well I'll be blessed
We are astonished and grateful for your arrival
Wine's been poured and thank the Lord
We are ready to serve you and thank the heavens for this opportunity
I've had the napkins freshly pressed
Everything is in order and prepared to the highest standards
With dessert
We are ready to serve you something sweet and decadent
She'll want tea
We are attentive and anticipate your needs
And my dear that's fine with me
We are happy to cater to your preferences
While the cups do their soft shoeing
Even the cups and saucers are part of the magical atmosphere and entertainment
I'll be bubbling, I'll be brewing
We take pride in our tea-making and other preparations
I'll get warm
We ensure all aspects of your experience are comfortable and just right
Piping hot
We strive for perfection in all our dishes and drinks
Heaven's sakes! Is that a spot?
Even the tiniest detail is important to us, we are meticulous in keeping everything clean and spotless
Clean it up! We want the company impressed
We care about your experience and want everything to be perfect
We've got a lot to do
We are busy but happy to be finally serving guests
Is it one lump or two
We pay attention to even the smallest details
For you, our guest
We are always thinking about you and your experience
She's our guest
We refer to our guests with respect and generosity
She's our guest
We want to make her happy and give her a memorable experience
She's our guest
We care for our guests and want to make a positive lasting impression on them
Be our guest
We want you to feel welcome and cherished while you're here
Be our guest
We are here to provide you with our unique brand of hospitality
Our command is your request
We are here to serve you and make your wishes come true
It's ten years since we had anybody here
We have waited a long time for this opportunity to serve once again
And we're obsessed
We are passionate about serving people and making them happy
With your meal
We care about every aspect of your experience, especially the food
With your ease
We take care of everything so you can relax and enjoy yourself
Yes, indeed, we aim to please
We genuinely care about making our guests happy and satisfied
While the candlelight's still glowing
We create a magical atmosphere for you to enjoy
Let us help you
We are here to assist you in any way possible and make your experience comfortable and enjoyable
We'll keep going
We are persistent and dedicated to making your experience perfect
Course by course
We are methodical and will serve your meal one dish at a time
One by one
We take our time to ensure every dish is presented and served perfectly
'Til you shout, enough, I'm done
We won't stop until you are completely satisfied and ready to end your feast
Then we'll sing you off to sleep as you digest
We want to ensure your experience is complete and relaxing
Tonight you'll prop your feet up
You can enjoy the rest of your evening comfortably and without worry
But for now, let's eat up
Let's enjoy this moment and savor every bite while it lasts
Be our guest
We want to make this a special moment for you to remember
Be our guest
We are honored to have you here and wish to serve you in any way possible
Be our guest
We hope you feel welcomed and appreciated during your stay with us
Please, be our guest
We genuinely care about your experience and wish to make it unforgettable
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Howard Elliott Ashman, Alan Menken
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