Belle
Disney Lyrics


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Is he gone?
Oh, can you imagine
He asked me to marry him
Me, the wife of that boorish, brainless

Madame Gaston, can't you just see it
Madame Gaston, his little wife, ugh
No sir, not me, I guarantee it
I want much more than this provincial life

I want adventure in the great wide somewhere
I want it more than I can tell




And for once it might be grand to have someone understand
I want so much more than they've got planned

Overall Meaning

The song "Belle" from the Disney movie, Beauty and the Beast, is one of the most iconic and recognizable Disney musical numbers. The song is the opening number in the movie and introduces us to the provincial town where Belle lives, her eccentric persona, and Gaston, her suitor. The song muses on Belle's strangeness and her escape from the monotony of her provincial life. The townspeople rise every day "like the one before" to say "Bonjour" to each other, and the song describes in detail the routines and rhythms of the little town.


The song's protagonist, Belle, is disliked by her townspeople because of her love for books and her aloof behavior. Meanwhile, the self-absorbed Gaston is smitten with her because of her beauty, but Belle has no interest in him. The song is an ode to Belle's peculiar nature and her longing to escape the small town where everyone knows each other. The lyrics are woven in a way to show the contrast between Belle's desire to leave the town and Gaston's dream of marrying her.


Line by Line Meaning

Little town
The village is small and uneventfl. Nothing really happens most days.


It's a quiet village
The village is peaceful and serene. No one causes any trouble.


Every day, Like the one before
Days in this village are monotonous and predictable. Each day is the same as the one before.


Full of little people
The village is full of ordinary people. Everyone is average without any distinguishing qualities.


Waking up to say, Bonjour
The day begins with a simple greeting. This is the usual or ordinary way to begin the day.


There goes the baker with his tray, like always
The baker is going about his day as he always does. This is a familiar and predictable sight.


The same old bread and rolls to sell
The baker is selling the same types of breads and rolls as always. Nothing new or unexpected is happening.


Every morning just the same, Since the morning that we came, To this poor provincial town
Each day, everything in the village is the same. Since the artist arrived in the village, nothing has changed.


Good Morning, Belle
The artist is wishing Belle a good morning.


'Morning, Monsieur
Belle responds to the artist's greeting.


Where are you off to
The singer is asking Belle where she is going.


The bookshop. I just finished the most wonderful story, about a beanstalk and an ogre and a
Belle tells the artist that she is headed to the bookstore. She shares her excitement about the story she just read.


That's nice. Marie, the baguettes hurry up
The singer is dismissive of Belle's excitement and instead focuses on the task of getting bread from the baker.


Look there she goes that girl is strange, no question
The singer comments on Belle's odd behavior. She appears to be lost in thought and out of touch with her surroundings.


Dazed and distracted, can't you tell
Belle is not focused on her surroundings. She seems to be in her own world.


Never part of any crowd, 'Cause her head's up on some cloud
Belle is never seen with others in the village because she is always lost in thought. Her head is always in the clouds.


No denying she's a funny girl that Belle
The artist acknowledges that Belle is an odd person. She isn't like anyone else in the village.


Good day
The singer is greeting someone with a polite 'hello.'


How is your family, How is your wife
The singer is asking about the well-being of the other person's family and wife.


I need six eggs
The artist needs to purchase six eggs.


That's too expensive
The artist thinks the price of the eggs is too high.


There must be more than this provincial life
The artist is unsatisfied with the monotony and routine of life in the village. They want something more exciting and adventurous.


Ah, Belle
The singer is drawing Belle's attention to themselves.


Good Morning. I've come to return the book I borrowed
The artist greets Belle and tells her that they have come to return a book they borrowed from her.


Finished already
The singer is surprised that Belle has already finished reading the book.


Oh, I couldn't put it down. Have you got anything new
Belle expresses her enjoyment of the book and her desire to read something new.


Ha Ha! Not since yesterday
The singer jokingly tells Belle that they haven't had time to stock the shelves with new books since yesterday.


That's all right. I'll borrow, this one
Belle decides to borrow the same book that she just finished reading.


That one? But you've read it twice
The artist comments on Belle's decision to read the same book again.


Well, it's my favorite! Far off places, daring sword fights magic spells, a prince in disguise
Belle defends her love of the book, highlighting its exciting elements.


If you like it all that much, it's yours
The singer offers to give the book to Belle since she loves it so much.


But sir
Belle is hesitant to accept the artist's gift.


I insist
The artist insists that Belle accept the book as a gift.


Well, thank you. Thank you very much
Belle thanks the artist for the gift.


Look there she goes that girl is so peculiar
The singer comments on Belle's strange behavior once again.


I wonder if she's feeling well
The artist is concerned for Belle's well-being due to her odd behavior.


With a dreamy far-off look, And her nose stuck in a book
Belle is lost in her thoughts and engrossed in a book she is reading.


What a puzzle to the rest of us is Belle
Belle is a mystery to the other villagers, who do not understand her behavior or interests.


Oh, isn't this amazing? It's my favorite part because you'll see Here's where she meets Prince Charming But she won't discover that it's him 'til chapter three
Belle is excited about a specific part in the book she is reading. She shares her appreciation for the story with the singer.


Now it's no wonder that her name means 'beauty'
The speaking acknowledges that Belle is beautiful and that her name reflects this quality.


Her looks have got no parallel
Belle is stunningly beautiful and there is no one who can match her physical appearance.


But behind that fair facade
Belle's outer appearance may hide her true personality.


I'm afraid she's rather odd
The singer acknowledges that Belle's peculiar behavior may be cause for concern.


Very diff'rent from the rest of us
Belle is different from the other villagers in many ways.


She's nothing like the rest of us
Belle doesn't share the same interests or behave like the others in the village.


Yes, diff'rent from the rest of us is Belle
Belle is a unique individual who stands out from the other villagers.


Wow! You didn't miss a shot, Gaston, You're the greatest hunter in the whole world!
The singer is praising Gaston for his hunting skills.


I know
Gaston agrees with the artist's praise.


No beast alive stands a chance against you. Ha ha ha and no girl, for that matter.
The singer is complimenting Gaston on his hunting abilities, suggesting that no one can match his skills both against animals and women.


It's true, LeFou. And I've got my sights set on that one
Gaston is focused on Belle and desires to marry her.


Hmm the inventor's daughter
The singer is considering Belle's father's profession.


She's the one - the lucky girl I'm going to marry
Gaston is certain that he will marry Belle despite her lack of interest in him.


But she's
The artist is hesitant to continue speaking negatively about Belle in front of Gaston.


The most beautiful girl in town
Despite the singer's reluctance, they acknowledge that Belle is the most beautiful girl in the village.


I know, but
The singer is hesitant to continue speaking poorly about Belle.


That makes her the best. And don't I deserve the best
Gaston believes that his desire for the best should be enough to entitle him to Belle's affections.


Well, of course! I mean you do, but
The artist is trying to be polite but finds Gaston's arrogance off-putting.


Right from the moment when I met her, saw her I said she's gorgeous and I fell
Gaston is convinced that he has fallen in love with Belle at first sight because of her beauty.


Here in town there's only she, Who is beautiful as me
Gaston believes that they are the two most beautiful people in the village.


So I'm making plans to woo and marry Belle
Gaston is determined to marry Belle despite her lack of interest in him.


A most peculiar mademoiselle
The singer acknowledges that Belle is an unusual girl.


It's a pity and a sin, She doesn't quite fit in
The singer feels sorry that Belle doesn't fit in with the villagers and sees her inability to conform as a negative quality.


'Cause she really is a funny girl, A beauty but a funny girl She really is a funny girl That Belle
The singer is once again acknowledging that Belle is a unique and intriguing individual.




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

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