Beauty And The Beast
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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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Beauty and the Beast" tell the story of two unlikely characters falling in love. The song begins by stating that their tale is "as old as time," emphasizing that love stories have been around for as long as humans have. The lyrics go on to explain that despite initially not being friends, "somebody bends unexpectedly," and they begin to see each other in a different light.


As the song progresses, the lyrics describe the fear and uncertainty that come with falling in love, represented by the line "both a little scared, neither one prepared." The characters' relationship is described as being "ever just the same" yet "ever a surprise," illustrating the paradoxical nature of how love can be both familiar and entirely new at the same time.


The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, as it highlights the transformative power of love. The characters learn that they were wrong about each other, and they discover that they can change. The final lines of the song repeat the idea that the tale is as old as time, emphasizing the universality of love stories throughout history.


Line by Line Meaning

Tale as old as time
A story that has been told many times before and continues to be relevant


True as it can be
Completely and utterly genuine


Barely even friends
Acquaintances that barely know each other


Then somebody bends
One of them decides to change their ways


Unexpectedly
In a surprising and unforeseen manner


Just a little change
A small modification that leads to a significant impact


Small to say the least
An understated difference that actually means a lot


Both a little scared
Both parties are afraid and uncertain


Neither one prepared
Neither of them were ready for what was to come


Ever just the same
Things always remaining constant


Ever a surprise
Despite the constancy, there are still unexpected changes


Ever as before
Consistently staying the same


Ever just as sure
A sense of certainty that never wavers


As the sun will rise
As predictable as the sunrise


Tune as old as song
The melody has been heard before and is timeless


Bittersweet and strange
A mixture of happy and sad feelings


Finding you can change
Realizing that you have the capability to transform


Learning you were wrong
Acknowledging one's mistakes and embracing personal growth


Certain as the sun
Undoubtedly truthful


Rising in the east
Referring to the sun's daily routine


Song as old as rhyme
The lyrics have been heard before and are timeless


Beauty and the Beast
A tale of two beings from opposite worlds coming together




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Howard Elliott Ashman, Alan Menken

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@user-ge8bx4qt5l

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



@Belle951

Emma, ​​you are the greatest actress,
Emma, ​there are Hollywood stars, but you are the moon of Hollywood,
you are (Hermione), the cleverwitch,
you are (Belle), the princess of women in the world,
you are the (mag). The beautiful girl,
every character she represents resembles her.
I love you very, very much🥺❤️
I did not get tired of watching her films, but I missed her, and I hope she works again.
I miss seeing her in a new character🥹💔



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