Be Our Quest
Disney Lyrics


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Be our guest
Be our guest
Put our service to the test
Tie your napkin 'round your neck, cherie
And we provide the rest
Soup du jour
Hot hors d'oeuvres
Why, we only live to serve
Try the grey stuff, it's delicious
Don't believe me? Ask the dishes
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 out 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 warm
Piping hot
Heaven's sakes! 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
Our command is your request
It's ten years since we 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
'Til 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

Overall Meaning

The song "Be Our Guest" from Disney's Beauty and the Beast is a musical number that takes place in the castle's dining hall. The enchanted objects in the castle, including Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, and Cogsworth, invite Belle to be their guest and share in the wonders of the castle's hospitality. The lyrics are full of puns and double entendres, inviting the audience to join in the fun and experience the magic of the castle.


The song begins with the hosts inviting Belle to put their service to the test and enjoy the delicious food they have to offer. They encourage her to try the gray stuff, assuring her that the dishes speak the truth. The objects of the castle, including plates, cups, and utensils, come to life and entertain Belle with their singing and dancing. Even Lumiere and Cogsworth perform tricks and jokes to make Belle feel at home.


As the song progresses, the hosts acknowledge their anxiety and fears of not being useful to anyone. They express their joy at having Belle as their guest, allowing them the chance to serve and entertain. The song culminates in a grand finale with the hosts putting on a show for Belle course by course, until she sings off to sleep as she digests.


Overall, the song is a celebration of hospitality, friendship, and the joy of having guests. It is a lyrical masterpiece that engages the audience and transports them into a magical world of beauty and wonder.


Line by Line Meaning

Be our guest
We welcome you to our establishment


Put our service to the test
Please evaluate our offerings


Tie your napkin 'round your neck, cherie
Please make yourself comfortable


And we provide the rest
We will take care of everything else


Soup du jour
Today's soup


Hot hors d'oeuvres
Appetizers


Why, we only live to serve
We exist solely to please our guests


Try the grey stuff, it's delicious
We recommend you taste our special dish


Don't believe me? Ask the dishes
Our serving dishes can attest to the quality of our food


They can sing
Our dishes are animated and can perform


They can dance
Our dishes are known to have lively movements


After all, Miss, this is France
We are proud to present our French-inspired cuisine


And a dinner here is never second best
Our meals are always of the highest quality


Go on, unfold your menu
Please take a look at our extensive menu


Take a glance and then you'll
Take a moment to peruse our offerings


Oui, our guest
Yes, you are welcome here


Beef ragout
A savory beef dish


Cheese souffle
A fluffy baked cheese dish


Pie and pudding "en flambe"
Desserts that are set ablaze


We'll prepare and serve with flair
We will make sure your meal is presented in a showy and impressive manner


A culinary cabaret
Your meal will be an entertaining performance


You're alone
If you are dining alone


And you're scared
And feeling nervous


But the banquet's all prepared
We have prepared a feast for you


No one's gloomy or complaining
Our staff is happy to serve and entertain you


While the flatware's entertaining
Our silverware is also amusing


We tell jokes
Our staff will entertain you with jokes


I do tricks
Our animated fixtures perform tricks


With my fellow candlesticks
Our candlesticks perform with other fixtures


And it's all in perfect taste that you can bet
Our entertainment is tasteful and will be to your liking


Come on and lift your glass
Please raise your glass and join us in celebration


You've won your own free pass
You have earned a complimentary visit


To be our guest
To be our customer


If you're stressed
If you are feeling overwhelmed


It's fine dining we suggest
We recommend our high-class dining experience


Life is so unnerving
Existence can be nerve-wracking


For a servant who's not serving
For someone who is not working to help others


He's not whole without a soul to wait upon
Servitude is an integral part of their identity


Ah, those good old days when we were useful
The staff reminisces about a time when they were needed


Suddenly those good old days are gone
Their useful purpose is no longer recognized


Ten years we've been rusting
They have been idle and neglected for a decade


Needing so much more than dusting
They require maintenance beyond just cleaning


Needing exercise, a chance to use our skills
They require opportunities to serve and put their abilities to use


Most days we just lay around the castle
They are usually idle in the castle


Flabby, fat and lazy
They have become unfit and indolent


You walked in and oops-a-daisy!
Your arrival has caught them off guard


Sakes alive, well I'll be blessed
Expressing surprise and bewilderment at your presence


Wine's been poured and thank the Lord
They have prepared wine and are grateful for your arrival


I've had the napkins freshly pressed
The napkins have been cleaned and ironed just for you


With dessert
After dinner


She'll want tea
The guest may desire tea


And my dear that's fine with me
They are happy to accommodate your requests


While the cups do their soft shoeing
The teacups will perform a dance


I'll be bubbling, I'll be brewing
The teapot will be heating up water and preparing tea


I'll get warm
The teapot will become hot


Piping hot
Very hot


Heaven's sakes! Is that a spot?
A stain has been found and will be quickly cleaned


Clean it up! We want the company impressed
It is imperative that the establishment be spotless for guests


We've got a lot to do
There is still much work to be done


Is it one lump or two
Referring to how many sugar cubes the guest would like with their tea


For you, our guest
Specifically for you, the customer


Tonight you'll prop your feet up
You can relax and put your feet up tonight


But for now, let's eat up
Enjoy your meal


Please, be our guest
Please be our customer




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

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Christopher Michael Clarence

Here's an cool Fact about Beauty and Beast.
It's a French Fairytale that takes place in Alsace et la Lorraine, Colmar.
The Castle inspired "Le Château de Chambord"

I've been to dine at "Be Our Guest" restaurant and it was amazing to experience. It reminds me home "Château de Versailles"
In French, it means "Soyez nôtre invité"
Castmembers were stunned when they found out started speak French 😁

Those symbols ⚜️⚜️⚜️ actually represents the Kingdom of France
🇨🇵🟦

These one 🦁🦁🦁 golden ones are eventually the Kingdom of England 🇬🇧🟥

Love the way you pronunced "Chandeliers"

I recognized all the Food. Afterall it's our Cuisine Française



All comments from YouTube:

Dancingkay

Thanks for your fantastic tour at this restaurant! My daughter and her boyfriend just had dinner there tonight and I was curious to see more! Loved your detailed descriptions of the menus and atmosphere! 🙏🏼

Addie and Kaysen Family Adventures

We had an awesome time. Will never forget 😊 The castle was beautiful. Got to see Belle and The Beast ❤

Chrissa Travels Florida

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! That makes me happy.

AikenAdventures

We’re thinking about doing a about Be Our Guest in February 2023. We think Vivian is going to LOVE it! What do you guys actually think about the food, though? We remember not really liking it.

Chrissa Travels Florida

We LOVED the food! It’s funny, because we’ve heard from other people that they also didn’t care for the food…and we have loved the food every time. The filet minion was so tender you could cut it with a butter knife!

AikenAdventures

@Chrissa Travels Florida Maybe we didn't get the right things. It's been so long ago at this point that I don't remember anything about the meal other than not liking it. I think we plan to go in February.

𓆉 Jade 𓆉

I’ve been there, and I’m aslo going during February 2023 for a birthday! Personally, my family thought the food was decent, but not worth so much money. It wasn’t bad, but they gave us tiny portions. It was gorgeous though!

RETIRED & Loving It!

It was so amazing!!! Like being in a fairytale! Loved it soooooo much!!!! ❤️

Chrissa Travels Florida

I’m so glad you loved it! It is definitely more than just dining…it’s a whole experience! 🥰

Christopher Michael Clarence

@Chrissa Travels Florida We French have that kind of interior features.
It's called a "Baroque style"

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