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A list of composers to popular Disney films can be found here:
Alan Menken (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Hercules, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas)
Hans Zimmer (The Lion King)
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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Once Upon a Dream {From Sleeping Beauty}
Disney Lyrics
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I walked with you
Once Upon a dream
I know you
That gleam in your eyes
Is so familiar a gleam
Yet I know it's true
But if I know you
I know what you do
You'll love me at once
The way you did once upon a dream
La da la da la ahahahahah
But if I know you
I know what you do
You'll love me at once
The way you did once upon a dream
I know you
I walked with you
Once Upon a dream
I know you
That gleam in your eyes
Is so familiar a gleam
Yet I know it's true
That visions are seldom what they seem
But if I know you
I know what you do
You'll love me at once
The way you did once upon a dream
"Once Upon a Dream" from Sleeping Beauty is a song that speaks to the romantic nostalgia associated with true love. Here the singer, Princess Aurora, recognizes the Prince, then known to her as somewhat of a stranger, as the familiar figure from her dreams. The line "I walked with you once upon a dream" evokes the feeling of déjà vu, as if the encounter with the prince was something preordained. The lyrics capture the magical yet unknowable quality of love and paints a picture of a love story that seems destined to be fulfilled.
The line "That visions are seldom what they seem" alludes to the idea that people and relationships are often more complicated than we anticipate, and that love can never be fully understood. But then the singer affirms the connection that has been established between her and the Prince, saying "But if I know you, I know what you do. You'll love me at once the way you did once upon a dream." It's a confident statement of the unshakable faith that love will always prevail.
Overall, "Once Upon a Dream" captures the timeless magic and mystery of true love in a way that appeals to all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you
I am familiar with your presence and who you are
I walked with you
I have spent time with you before, and we have shared experiences
Once Upon a dream
This is a tale or moment that is viewed with nostalgia and wonder
That gleam in your eyes
The expression on your face that suggests a certain emotion or thought
Is so familiar a gleam
I recognize that particular expression as something I have seen before
Yet I know it's true
Despite my recognition of the expression, I acknowledge that it may not mean what I think it does
That visions are seldom what they seem
What appears to be an obvious interpretation of a moment may not be accurate or true
But if I know you
Assuming my understanding of who you are is correct
I know what you do
I know what actions you tend to take in certain situations
You'll love me at once
You will have an immediate, intense feeling of affection for me
The way you did once upon a dream
Your love for me will mirror the love you had for me in the past
La da la da la ahahahahah
This is a nonsensical and playful exclamation expressing joy and excitement
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC., BMG Rights Management
Written by: FRANK WILDHORN, LESLIE BRICUSSE
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