Guy Like You
Disney Lyrics


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Paris, the city of lovers
Is glowing this evening
True, that's because it's on fire
But still, there's l'amour
Somewhere out there in the night
Her heart is also alight
And I know the guy she just might
Be burning for

A guy like you
She's never known, kid
A guy like you
A girl does not meet every day
You've got a look
That's all your own, kid
Could there be two?

Like you?
No way!

Those other guys
That she could dangle
All look the same
From every boring point of view
You're a surprise
From every angle
Mon Dieu above
She's gotta love
A guy like you

A guy like you
Gets extra credit
Because it's true
You've got a certain something more
You're aces, kid
You see that face
You don't forget it
Want something new?
That's you
For sure!
We all have gaped
At some Adonis
But then we crave a meal
More nourishing to chew
And since you've shaped
Like a croissant is
No question of
She's gotta love
A guy like you!

Call me a hopeless romantic
But Quasi, I feel it
She wants you so
Any moment she'll walk through that door
For

A guy so swell
With all you bring her
A fool could tell
It's why she fell
For you-know-who
You ring the bell
You're the bell ringer!
When she wants oo-la-la
Then she wants you la-la
She will discover, guy
You're one heckuva guy
Who wouldn't love a guy
Like you?

You got a lot




The rest have not
She's gotta love a guy like you!

Overall Meaning

The song Guy Like You is from Disney's animated film The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It is a romantic song where Quasimodo's friends Phoebus and Esmeralda encourage him to confess his love for a girl who he feels might not like him back. They try to convince him that he is a unique and charming person whom a girl would be lucky to have. The song starts with the line, "Paris, the city of lovers, is glowing this evening. True, that's because it's on fire, but still, there's l'amour somewhere out there in the night" which is a clever wordplay on the fact that Paris is on fire, but the city still has love in the air. The song reflects the romanticized and idealized notion of Paris as a city of love.


The lyrics of the song are witty and playful, full of puns and metaphors that serve as hilarious visualizations of the lyrics. For instance, when Phoebus sings, "You're shaped like a croissant is," it creates a hilarious imagery that describes how Quasimodo's hunchback is similar in shape to a croissant. Similarly, the line, "You ring the bell, you're the bell ringer" is a pun on Quasimodo's job as the bell ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral.


The song highlights the message that love is not just about the physical appearance of a person. It is about having a unique and charming personality that sets a person apart, which is the message that Phoebus and Esmeralda try to convey to Quasimodo. This song is a fun-filled, romantic ballad that adds to the charm of the film.


Line by Line Meaning

Paris, the city of lovers
Paris, the city associated with romance and love


Is glowing this evening
The city is brightly lit/ beautiful tonight


True, that's because it's on fire
The city is on fire, but figuratively (not literally) representing passion and love


But still, there's l'amour
But love still exists


Somewhere out there in the night
Out there in the night, there's someone who is in love


Her heart is also alight
The person whom the song is referring to is also in love and excited


And I know the guy she just might
The singer knows the type of man she is likely to fall in love with


Be burning for
The man that the girl is likely to fall for


A guy like you
The type of guy that the girl might fall for


She's never known, kid
The girl has never met someone like him before


A girl does not meet every day
Girls don't meet a man like him every day


You've got a look
Referring to his physical appearance


That's all your own, kid
The man is unique and stands out from others


Could there be two?
Is there anyone out there like him?


Like you?
Anyone similar to the man


No way!
There is no one like him


Those other guys
Referring to other men


That she could dangle
Men that she could have a potential relationship with


All look the same
All of them look alike (nothing unique about them)


From every boring point of view
They all seem boring from every perspective


You're a surprise
The man is different and new


From every angle
From every possible perspective of looking at him


Mon Dieu above
Oh my god (in French)


She's gotta love
She will definitely fall in love with


A guy like you
A unique, different and special type of man


Gets extra credit
He is getting extra points (for being different & unique)


Because it's true
It's a fact


You've got a certain something more
He has something extra to offer


You're aces, kid
The man is excellent and the best


You see that face
Referring to the girl's face


You don't forget it
You won't forget her face


Want something new?
Do you want something new?


That's you
The man is the person they are talking about/ referring to


For sure!
Absolutely certain


We all have gaped
We all have looked in awe or admiration


At some Adonis
Referring to a handsome man in Greek mythology


But then we crave a meal
But then we want something substantial or nourishing


More nourishing to chew
Referring to something more substantial or satisfying


And since you've shaped
Referring to his physical features


Like a croissant is
Similar to the shape of a croissant pastry


No question of
There is no doubt that


She's gotta love
She will definitely fall in love with


A guy like you!
A unique, different and special type of man


Call me a hopeless romantic
Referring to someone who believes in romantic love


But Quasi, I feel it
Addressing the artist of the song (from the movie - The Hunchback of Notre Dame)


She wants you so
She desires you strongly


Any moment she'll walk through that door
The girl might enter the scene very soon


For
Referring to the reason


A guy so swell
A guy who is cool, great and admirable


With all you bring her
Referring to what he has to offer (hinting at his unique traits and qualities)


A fool could tell
Even a foolish person can see


It's why she fell
The reason why she fell in love


For you-know-who
The mystery man


You ring the bell
You are the person who caught her attention


You're the bell ringer!
You are the one who made an impact/ left an impression


When she wants oo-la-la
When she wants to have an exciting romantic life


Then she wants you la-la
Then she expects you to come and fulfill her expectations of a great romantic partner


She will discover, guy
She will realize that you are the one for her


You're one heckuva guy
You are an exceptional and amazing guy


Who wouldn't love a guy
Who wouldn't enjoy the company of such an attractive man


Like you?
A question, asking whether someone would like such an amazing person


You got a lot
You have a lot of qualities and features that are very attractive


The rest have not
The other guys don't have what you have


She's gotta love a guy like you!
She must fall in love with an exceptional and perfect guy like you!




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: ALAN MENKEN, STEPHEN SCHWARTZ

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@inshrektorgadget1546

i love this movie but HOLY FUCK

QUASI M O D O
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU
THE CITY IS BURNING
AND YOU'RE SINGING ABOUT HOW YOU'LL GET THE GIRL

PEOPLE ARE DYING
IF YOU STOP SINGING YOU CAN HEAR THEIR SCREAMS

i cant get over it. this fucking legend, this absolute unit singing about his crush. This is Nero fiddling while Rome burns, this is like Major Kong riding the H-bomb, this is Trump's election. bravo, you magnificent fucking bastard.



All comments from YouTube:

@chaniaj.8003

I like how they made this song to distract us from the dark turn this movie has taken.

@adriananinoartigas5880

Chania Jordan that’s why no one likes it. The darkness is the greatness of it

@psychozombieproductions7739

@@adriananinoartigas5880 well it is a disney movie and it's rated G

@ilike2365

@@psychozombieproductions7739 yeah and it’s very questionable how this movie got a G rating while Frozen got PG. The marketing made it look like it was a kids’ movie while the opening number gave nightmares to many kids watching at that time lmao

@psychozombieproductions7739

@@ilike2365 not really it didn't scare me when I was little. I felt bad for the death of quasimodos mom but it didn't scare me. I believe the only Disney movie that startled me was the black couldron

@boop4966

Tbh I think it's dark in it's own way. Quasimodo talking to inanimate objects the whole film to make himself feel better is depressing in a whole additional way.

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@hunterparker4650

He literally smoked a sausage....

@kerry85741

Smoke sausage every daaayyyyyyyyyyy🤣

@jelle_o2708

He must've been high before he even smoked it xD

@arcticangel1628

2:31 Does anyone find this creepy? Because I definitely do. 😕

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