When Will My Life Begin
Disney (Children's) Lyrics
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Start on the chores and sweep 'till the floor's all clean
Polish and wax, do laundry, and mop and shine up
Sweep again, and by then it's like 7:15
And so I'll read a book
Or maybe two or three
I'll add a few new paintings to my gallery
And cook and basically
Just wonder when will my life begin?
Then after lunch it's puzzles and darts and baking
Paper mache, a bit of ballet and chess
Pottery and ventriloquy, candle making
Then I'll stretch, maybe sketch, take a climb
Sew a dress!
And I'll reread the books
If I have time to spare
I'll paint the walls some more
I'm sure there's room somewhere
And then I'll brush and brush
And brush and brush my hair
Stuck in the same place I've always been
And I'll keep wanderin' and wanderin'
And wanderin' and wonderin'
When will my life begin?
And tomorrow night
The lights will appear
Just like they do on my birthday each year
What is it like
Out there where they glow?
Now that I'm older
Mother might just
Let me go
The song "When Will My Life Begin" from Disney's Tangled, sung by the character Rapunzel, is a reflection on her life in the tower and her longing for adventure and purpose. The lyrics describe Rapunzel's daily routine, which consists of cleaning and various hobbies to pass the time, such as reading, painting, playing guitar, and cooking. She dreams of what it would be like to leave the tower and explore the world beyond, wondering when her life will truly begin.
The song's message is one of hope and determination, as Rapunzel takes control of her life and decides to pursue her dreams. She is no longer content with the monotony of her current existence and is willing to take risks to achieve her goals. The line "And tomorrow night, the lights will appear, just like they do on my birthday each year" hints at a future adventure, foreshadowing Rapunzel's eventual journey outside of the tower.
Overall, "When Will My Life Begin" is a relatable and inspirational song that encourages listeners to embrace their passions and pursue their dreams, even if it means taking risks and stepping out of their comfort zones.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven a.m., the usual morning lineup
The day starts early doing the regular morning chores
Start on the chores and sweep 'till the floor's all clean
Begin with sweeping, and keep going until everything is clean
Polish and wax, do laundry, and mop and shine up
Do other cleaning tasks such as polishing, washing, mopping until everything is shining
Sweep again, and by then it's like 7:15
Sweep once more, and by then it will be around 7:15 in the morning
And so I'll read a book
After finishing the chores, the person will read a book
Or maybe two or three
There may be enough time to read a few books
I'll add a few new paintings to my gallery
Taking the time to create new art and add it to their collection
I'll play guitar and knit
Other hobbies such as playing guitar and knitting will be enjoyed
And cook and basically
Cooking and other general activities
Just wonder when will my life begin?
The person is questioning when their life will truly start
Then after lunch it's puzzles and darts and baking
After lunch, they continue with various leisure activities such as puzzles, darts and baking
Paper mache, a bit of ballet and chess
Other hobbies include paper mache, ballet and chess
Pottery and ventriloquy, candle making
Additional hobbies are pottery, ventriloquy and candle making
Then I'll stretch, maybe sketch, take a climb
Stretching, sketching, and climbing will come next in the day
Sew a dress!
Sewing clothes is also a hobby of the person.
And I'll reread the books
Time may allow for re-reading the books previously read
If I have time to spare
If there is extra time in the day
I'll paint the walls some more
The walls could get a fresh coat of paint
I'm sure there's room somewhere
There's potentially some space for new paintings
And then I'll brush and brush
Brushing hair is a part of their routine
And brush and brush my hair
The person brushes their hair repeatedly
Stuck in the same place I've always been
Feeling stuck and not progressing in life
And I'll keep wanderin' and wanderin'
Continuously looking for something meaningful in life
And wanderin' and wonderin'
The person wanders and wonders about life's purpose
When will my life begin?
The person is still searching for the start of their life
And tomorrow night
The next night
The lights will appear
Lights will come into view
Just like they do on my birthday each year
Similar to the yearly tradition of seeing lights on birthdays
What is it like
The person is curious about what it's like outside of their current routine
Out there where they glow?
Where the glowing lights are located
Now that I'm older
The person has grown older than before
Mother might just
Mother might be willing to
Let me go
Allow the person to leave their current environment
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: ALAN IRWIN MENKEN, GLENN EVAN SLATER
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