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Portobello Road
Disney Lyrics
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Street where the riches of ages are stowed
Anything and everything a chap can unload
Is sold off the barrow in Portobello road
You'll find what you want in the Portobello road
Rare alabaster? Genuine plaster!
A filigreed samovar owned by the czars
The snipper that clipped old King Edward's cigars?
Waterford Crystals? Napoleon's pistols?
Society heirlooms with genuine gems
Rembrandts! El Greco's! Toulouse-Lautrec'os!
Painted last week on the banks of the Thames
Portobello Road, Portobello Road
Street where the riches of ages are stowed
Anything and everything a chap can unload
Is sold off the barrow in Portobello Road
You'll meet all your chums in the Portobello Road
There's pure inspiration in every creation
No cheap imitations, not here in me store
With garments as such as was owned by a Duchess
Just once at some royal occasion of yore
In Portobello Road, Portobello Road
The fancies and fineries of ages are showed
A lady will always feel dressed a la mode
In frillies she finds in the Portobello road
Burke's Peerage, The Bride Book, The Fishmonger's Guidebook
A Victorian novel, The Unwanted Son
The History of Potting, The Yearbook of Yachting
The leather-bound Life of Attila the Hun
Portobello Road, Portobello Road
Street where the riches of ages are stowed
Artifacts to glorify our regal abode
Are hidden in the flotsam in Portobello Road
You'll find what you want in the Portobello Road
Tokens and treasures, yesterday's pleasures
Cheap imitations of heirlooms of old
Dented and tarnished, scarred and unvarnished
In old Portobello they're bought and they're sold
Portobello Road, Portobello Road
Street where the riches of ages are stowed
Artifacts to glorify our regal abode
Are hidden in the flotsam in Portobello Road
You'll find what you want in the Portobello Road
The song "Portobello Road" from the Disney film Bedknobs and Broomsticks is a lively and descriptive ode to the famous street in London. The lyrics celebrate the eclectic and vibrant atmosphere of Portobello Road, known for its bustling market and variety of goods for sale. The song describes the street as a treasure trove of riches, where one can find anything and everything they desire. From rare alabaster and genuine plaster to a pen used by Shelley or a samovar owned by the czars, the market offers a wide array of unique and valuable items.
The lyrics also mention Waterford Crystals, Napoleon's pistols, and society heirlooms with genuine gems, highlighting the luxurious and exclusive nature of the goods available. The song emphasizes the historical and cultural significance of the items, mentioning works of art by Rembrandt, El Greco, and Toulouse-Lautrec, as well as books like Burke's Peerage and The History of Potting. It creates an image of Portobello Road as a place where one can find artifacts and treasures from different eras, adding an air of mystique and allure to the street.
Overall, "Portobello Road" captures the vibrant spirit and allure of the famous London market, portraying it as a place where one can discover unique and valuable items from different periods in history.
Line by Line Meaning
Portobello Road, Portobello Road
The famous street known as Portobello Road
Street where the riches of ages are stowed
A street filled with valuable items from different time periods
Anything and everything a chap can unload
All kinds of items can be sold or bought in this street
Is sold off the barrow in Portobello road
Merchants sell their goods from stalls in this street
You'll find what you want in the Portobello road
Whatever you are looking for, you can find it in Portobello Road
Rare alabaster? Genuine plaster!
High-quality materials such as alabaster and plaster
A filigreed samovar owned by the czars
An intricately designed samovar once belonging to Russian rulers
A pen used by Shelley? A new Boticelli?
A writing instrument once used by the poet Shelley or artwork by Botticelli
The snipper that clipped old King Edward's cigars?
The tool used to cut King Edward's cigars
Waterford Crystals? Napoleon's pistols?
Crystals made by Waterford or pistols owned by Napoleon
Society heirlooms with genuine gems
Precious jewelry passed down through generations in high society
Rembrandts! El Greco's! Toulouse-Lautrec'os!
Original paintings by famous artists like Rembrandt, El Greco, and Toulouse-Lautrec
Painted last week on the banks of the Thames
Artwork recently created near the Thames River
The fancies and fineries of ages are showed
Various luxurious and exquisite items from different eras are displayed
A lady will always feel dressed a la mode
Women can find fashionable clothing to feel stylish and up-to-date
In frillies she finds in the Portobello road
In the delicate and ornamental garments available on Portobello Road
Burke's Peerage, The Bride Book, The Fishmonger's Guidebook
Books like Burke's Peerage, The Bride Book, and The Fishmonger's Guidebook
A Victorian novel, The Unwanted Son
A novel from the Victorian era called The Unwanted Son
The History of Potting, The Yearbook of Yachting
Books on pottery history and yachting compiled in a yearbook
The leather-bound Life of Attila the Hun
A biographical book about Attila the Hun with a leather cover
Artifacts to glorify our regal abode
Objects to enhance the grandeur of our royal residence
Are hidden in the flotsam in Portobello Road
These treasures are concealed among various things in Portobello Road
Tokens and treasures, yesterday's pleasures
Items that hold sentimental value from the past
Cheap imitations of heirlooms of old
Inexpensive replicas of ancient family possessions
Dented and tarnished, scarred and unvarnished
Worn-out and damaged items, lacking in shine or polish
In old Portobello they're bought and they're sold
These items are traded and exchanged in the historic area of Portobello
Tokens and treasures, yesterday's pleasures
Collectible items and valuable objects from the past
Cheap imitations of heirlooms of old
Less valuable copies of ancient family possessions
Dented and tarnished, scarred and unvarnished
Worn-out and damaged, showing signs of age and neglect
In old Portobello they're bought and they're sold
These items are bought and sold in the historic area of Portobello
You'll find what you want in the Portobello road
Whatever your desires, you can discover it in Portobello Road
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICHARD M. SHERMAN, ROBERT B. SHERMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Μιχάλης Παπας
All the nationalities in order
3:40 Contemporary England/British Army
3:59 Royal Marines
4:20 Royal Air Force
4:34 Canada
4:46 British Raj/India
5:18 probably Cockney
5:38 Scotland
6:22 Caribbean/Jamaica
7:21 Ireland
8:19 Traditional England
9:09 Australia/New Zeland
9:20 Jazz finale
EvanGee 423
I respect how they included ALL of the British empire here and gave respectful depictions of each culture. Beautiful piece of film.
EditorOfSL
Actually, they didn’t really, since there’s no Welsh or Northern Irish stuff in there, mainly English and Scottish along with Indian and Caribbean - I think.
Kahuraki the Cloak of the Heavens
@EditorOfSL Also, there are no Maori soldiers from Aotearoa New Zealand.
If there had been a group of us representing in that British Empirical vignette, our piece would have probably been a kapahaka piece with lyrics in te reo Maori that no-one but us understands, to the same little melody that kept getting repeated in different variations throughout those different cultures, even in the Highland Fling!
Pink Magic Ali
Pretty sure I saw some Irish style at 7:34.
Rose Morgan
@EditorOfSL The English, Irish, Welsh, Scot's, Indians, Caribbeans, Jamaicans, Australians and Kiwi's were all represented in this piece if you know the uniforms and dances performed here.
katraylor
@EditorOfSL I thought the older ladies dancing toward the end were meant to be Irish?
Katie Jean
Feeling nostalgic after hearing about Angela Lansbury. This remains my favorite sequence in Bedknobs and Broomsticks. I had the movie on VHS and would rewind it multiple times because there was just so much going on and it seemed so fun. The Scottish part was my particular favorite. I know everyone raves about Hocus Pocus and the Sanderson sisters, but Eglantine Price remains my favorite Disney witch. RIP Angela.
Scott Dunlap
I couldn't agree with you more!
LucyLovettLestrange
Me to!
nadda keeps
What I find especially good about this scene is that it's doing multiple things at once for the progression of the plot, world building, and personal development. First and foremost, it shows that Mr. Brown is a bit of a scoundrel as he seems to know all the tricks of the trade of the merchants who are trying to sell useless crap to him. Second it shows some the commonwealth (as schizoidboy said) reminding the audience that this is still in wartimes despite the cheerful dancing. And finally, at times the movie tends to feel that it is just showing off for the sake of it, but it's purpose is to show how happy and playful everyone is being in comparison to Miss Price. She, for the majority of the song has been a no nonsense women hell bent on her task, but close to the end, we see a side of her open up as she finally starts to enjoy the festivities around her. All this while also being a good dance sequence. Just a wonderful film.