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Alan Menken (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Hercules, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas)
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Mark Mancina (Tarzan, Brother Bear)
Michael Giacchino (Ratatouille)
James Newton Howard (Atlantis)
Jerry Goldsmith (Mulan)
Oliver Wallace (Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Dumbo)
Randy Newman (A Bug's Life, Cars, Monsters Inc., Toy Story)
Thomas Newman (WALL-E)
The Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Jungle Book, The Aristocats and The Tigger Movie)
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I Wanna Be Like You
Disney Lyrics
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Oh, the jungle VIP
I've reached the top and had to stop
And that's what botherin' me
I wanna be a man, mancub
And stroll right into town
And be just like the other men
I'm tired of monkeyin' around!
Oh, oobee doo
I wanna be like you
I wanna walk like you
Talk like you, too
You'll see it's true
An ape like me
Can learn to be humen too
Gee, cousin Louie
You're doin' real good
Now here's your part of the deal, 'cause
Lay the secret on me of man's red fire
But I don't know how to make fire
Now don't try to kid me, mancub
I made a deal with you
What I desire is man's red fire
To make my dream come true
Now give me the secret, mancub
Come on, clue me what to do
Give me the power of man's red flower
So I can be like you
You!
I wanna be like you
I wanna walk like you
Talk like you, too
You'll see it's true
Someone like me
Can learn to be
Like someone like me
Can learn to be
Like someone like you
Can learn to be
Like someone like me!
The song "I Wanna Be Like You" is sung by King Louie, the orangutan, in Disney's classic movie "The Jungle Book." In the song, King Louie expresses his desire to be like Mowgli, the man-cub who was raised by wolves in the jungle. He wants to become a man and be like the other people, tired of monkeying around. He thinks that if he can learn the ways of the humans, he will be able to rule the jungle.
The song is written in a playful and upbeat rhythm with catchy lyrics that make it a fan favorite. The lyrics are filled with puns and jokes that make it fun for both adults and children. It is a representation of the idea that anything is possible if one works hard and believes in oneself. The song is a tribute to the concept of the lost art of being a human being. King Louie desires the fire that creates heat and repels his enemies, but more than that, he wants the agency and ability to interact with the people of the world outside the jungle.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I'm the king of the swingers oh
I'm at the top of my game and I'm living my best life.
The jungle VIP
I'm a very important person in the jungle.
I've reached the top and had to stop
I've achieved my goals, but I've hit a roadblock.
And that's what botherin' me
This obstacle is causing me distress.
I wanna be a man, mancub
I want to become human.
And stroll right into town
I want to be able to walk around in human society.
And be just like the other men
I want to blend in with human society and be accepted as one of them.
I'm tired of monkeyin' around
I'm tired of acting like an animal and I want to be civilized.
Oh, oobee doo
I'm expressing enthusiasm and excitement.
I wanna be like you
I want to be like a human.
I wanna walk like you
I want to be able to walk on two legs like a human.
Talk like you, too
I want to be able to speak like a human.
You'll see it's true
I believe this is possible.
An ape like me
Even someone like me, who is not human, can learn.
Can learn to be humen too
I can learn to be like a human.
(Gee, cousin Louie
Side comment to cousin Louie.
You're doin' real good)
You're doing well.
Now here's your part of the deal, 'cause
Now it's your turn to do something for me.
Lay the secret on me of man's red fire
Tell me how to make fire like humans do.
But I don't know how to make fire
I'm admitting my lack of knowledge on this subject.
Now don't try to kid me, mancub
Don't lie to me, human child.
I made a deal with you
We have an agreement.
What I desire is man's red fire
Making fire like humans do is what I want.
To make my dream come true
Achieving this will fulfill my dream.
Now, give me the secret, mancub
Now it's time for you to reveal the secret to me.
C'mon, clue me what to do
Give me the information I need to achieve my goal.
Give me the power of man's red flower
Allow me to learn how to create fire like humans do.
So I can be like you
I want to be able to do what humans can do, so I can become like them.
Someone like me
Even someone who is not human like me.
Can learn to be
Is capable of learning.
Like someone like me
Even someone like me can learn to be like a human.
Can learn to be
Is capable of learning.
Like someone like you
Like human beings can be.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
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