Fathoms Below
Disney Lyrics


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I'll tell you a tale of the bottomless blue
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
In mysterious fathoms below

Below
Below





Below, below, below
In mysterious fathoms below

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Disney's Fathoms Below introduce the listener to a world of adventure and danger beneath the ocean's surface. The singer promises to tell a tale of the "bottomless blue," inviting listeners to imagine the depth and mystery of the sea. The call to "hey to the starboard, heave-ho" implies a sense of urgency and action, suggesting that the listeners are embarking on a perilous journey.


The mention of mermaids further adds to the sense of wonder and magic, but also hints at the danger that lies beneath the waves. The line "a mermaid be waiting for you" suggests that the listener is not in control of their journey and that mysterious forces are at work. The repeated refrain of "fathoms below" emphasizes the depth and inaccessibility of the underwater world, and the sense of foreboding that comes with it.


Overall, the lyrics of Fathoms Below introduce listeners to a world of adventure, danger, and magic, drawing them into a story of exploration, wonder, and the unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll tell you a tale of the bottomless blue
Let me share a story about the vast and seemingly endless ocean.


And it's hey to the starboard, heave-ho
We're setting sail, so let's get to work and hoist the sails.


Look out lad a mermaid be waiting for you
Be alert, young man, for there may be a beautiful mermaid waiting for you in the depths of the sea.


In mysterious fathoms below
In the depths of the ocean where it's dark and full of secrets.


Fathoms below, below
Further and further we descend into the unknown depths of the sea.


From whence wayward westerlies blow
Where the wind comes from the west and blows us off course.


Where Triton is king and his merpeople sing
In the domain of Triton, the god of the sea, where the merpeople sing and swim free.


In mysterious fathoms below
Once again, we find ourselves in the dark and enigmatic depths of the ocean.


Below
We continue to descend, deeper into the unknown.


Below, below, below
Deeper and deeper still we go, into the depths of the sea and its mysteries.


In mysterious fathoms below
And yet again, we find ourselves in the dark, mysterious depths of the ocean.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD ASHMAN, GLENN SLATER, ALAN MENKEN

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@caitcefai153

The set designer really deserves the most credit because that ship is AMAZING

@aliciagraham3401

Cait Cefai And the costume designer! And the dancers!!!

@seanhorace925

Yeah maybe this special might get an Emmy Award in Scenic/Set design nomination.

@vicentehizon6202

I was in awe when the curtain flew to reveal the ship.

@ConnorMalbeuf

Joe Celli and Misty Buckley!!! The best!

@crazychrislovesretics6790

You lot are delusional! It's pathetic, why have the old man played by a black man too? He was an old white bloke. The set looks like it was built for a school play!

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