God Help the Outcasts
Disney (Hunchback of Notre Dame) Lyrics

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I don't know if you can hear me
Or if you're even there
I don't know if you would listen
To a gypsy's prayer

Yes I know I'm just an outcast
I shouldn't speak to you
Still I see your face and wonder

Were you once an outcast too

God help the outcasts
Hungry from birth
Show them the mercy
They don't find on earth

God help my people
We look to you still
God help the outcasts
Or nobody will

(I ask for wealth, I ask for fame
I ask for glory to shine on my name)

(I ask for love I can't possess
I ask for God and his angels
To bless me)

I ask for nothing
I can get by
But I know so many
Less lucky than I

Please help my people
The poor and down trod
I thought we all were
The children of God

God help the outcasts

Children of
God

Overall Meaning

The song "God Help the Outcasts" is a powerful and emotional ballad sung by Esmeralda in Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame. The lyrics convey her desperation and heartfelt plea to God for help, as an outcast herself, she is aware of the suffering of others who have been neglected and forgotten by society. Esmeralda's lack of confidence in her abilities to connect with God is palpable as she starts to question her worthiness and eligibility to ask for divine intervention. Her vulnerability and sincerity in her tone demonstrate a need to be seen and heard, both by humans and the divine power.

The lyrics then turn towards empathy for the plight of the outcasts, the hungry and those who never seem to find mercy on this earth. Esmeralda's conviction to help her people is commendable, and her request for divine intervention, a call to action on everyone's part. She acknowledges the limitations of herself and other humans, highlighting the significance of turning to God for hope and support. Her final sentiment about all people being children of God emphasizes the need for unity and love in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know if you can hear me
I'm unsure if my voice will reach you

Or if you're even there
I don't even know if you exist

I don't know if you would listen
I'm uncertain if you will lend me your ear

To a gypsy's prayer
As I'm a gypsy, I'm not sure if you'd answer me

Yes I know I'm just an outcast
I'm aware that I'm someone who's not accepted by the norm

I shouldn't speak to you
I may not be worthy to communicate with you

Still I see your face and wonder
Yet I can't help but wonder about your existence

Were you once an outcast too
Did you, at some point, also feel alone and rejected?

God help the outcasts
I pray for your kindness towards my kind

Hungry from birth
Outcasts suffer from deprivation right from birth

Show them the mercy
Give them the compassion they lack.

They don't find on earth
As society doesn't provide the outcasts with the love they hugely lack.

God help my people
I ask for your help for the people like me

We look to you still
We still trust you to solve our problems

Or nobody will
Since no one else will probably come to our aid

I ask for nothing
Personal gain is not my motive

I can get by
I don't need much to survive

But I know so many
But I'm aware of others who aren't as fortunate

Less lucky than I
Who have been less fortunate than me

Please help my people
I plead with you to help the needy ones

The poor and down trod
Those unfortunate, deprived, and the uncared for

I thought we all were
I believed we are all children of one Supreme Being

The children of God
The human race is God's creation, and we all are its children

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Lolirock971

42w↑5

Please find YHWH Elohim and keep the commandments in Exodus 20 and Leviticus 11

Please read Exodus 20 and pray for forgiveness

2nd Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

[37] Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. [38] This is the first and great commandment. [39] And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. [40] On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Matthew 22:37- 40

Please read the book of Jonah, Matthew, Exodus you'll have the information you need ❤️ ❤️ 💐 💐 🌈 🌈 😊 😊 😊 Exodus 20 Leviticus 11

@Lolirock971

42w

@Lolirock971

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@Lolirock971

42w↑1

@Lolirock971

42w↑3

@Free.Spirit.Rebel.

4y↑11

This song is true and powerful.
I can imagine how others struggle with being different.

God loves us all, his children, no matter what our differences are;
Lifestyles
Appearances
Personalities.
Backgrounds

I love. All. My fellow humans no matter what.

All comments from YouTube:

@spicypanda2034

4y↑7.5K

Esmeralda: I wonder if you were once an outcast too?
Jesus: Oh honey.......

@callmema14

4y↑620

People often forget this though.

@yeetusthefetusandpressdeleteus

4y↑232

Whyd i laugh so hard-

@katziliaf

4y↑151

I mean, didn't she ask a Maria statue?
Not Jesus?

@martimtorres9093

4y↑333

@katziliaf both we’re, but she asks to God to help the outcast since he is the only one who has that power. The statue was of both Maria and Jesus.

@katziliaf

4y↑70

@Martim Torres Yes I saw that. Though, if God has all the power, it makes question why people pray to Maria and Jesus in the first place. Especially Jesus. Dude basically made it clear that we were all God's kids and he was just there to spread the message, but oh well

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@gemnist8462

2y↑3.2K

I don’t know how someone can say this movie is anti-Catholic when you have this gorgeous sequence that cuts at the heart of what Christianity is all about and why many have faltered from God’s path along the way.

@cloud2451

2y↑518

Anti corrupted church maybe, not anti catholic. I guess some viewed it that way because it calls out the bad sides of the church

@DeidresStuff

I had someone tell me that as a Catholic, I shouldn't have read the Handmaid's Tale. Catholics were one of the groups of people being persecuted by the leaders of Gilead. A lot of people are very stupid.

@ybyby3rdday

2y↑235

@Cloud ♡ people often find it hard to accept constructive criticism of their group

@scottishjedi1522

2y↑268

It shows both the good sides and bad sides of Christianity and religion in general. It shows how religion can be used for evil purposes by evil people- Frollo- but that the original message was a good one.

@joshwarrey3728

2y↑102

Fun Fact: the Catholic Church did ban The Hunchback of Notre Dame and Les Miserables 🤣

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@evegardullo2151

3y↑3.1K

SAY IT WITH ME

THIS IS THE BEST MESSAGE IN A DISNEY MOVIE YET.

@orphanobliterator9373

3y↑54

ABSOLUTELY

@joshua.dmurphy8643

2y↑37

FACTS

@user-Trainboy452

2y↑41

THIS IS THE BEST MESSAGE IN A DISNEY MOVIE YET!

@jingsolimansumoba1328

2y↑1

Indeed!

But the WOKES at Disney say otherwise.

@warsthemarvel8608

2y↑15

Amen

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@mirempress8172

4y↑5K

“I thought we all were children of god” that hit something

@cherrypopsoda7272

3y↑185

Me with religious trauma 👁💧👄💧👁

@mirempress8172

3y↑79

@CherryPopSoda :D Oop not me with Also religious trama👁👄👁

@raymondisaacodendaal2665

3y↑112

No persons can tell where your place is only God decides your place so I can tell you God loves all Just love God accept God love for you Please accept It please God decides to love you first and wants to prosper your life it's a blessing from God and God will never ever reject you ♥

@missims100

3y↑28

I had a very bad lip infection Oral Thrush a few weeks ago and kept praying and no my lips are healed when they weren't healed until I prayed to God he healed me but it to Patience I also couldn't eat or drink because I was in so much pain but I'm better now.

@NettiGaming

2y↑26

Never fail to cry when i heqr that bit. My voice breaks always trying to sing it.

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@RNRumor

3y↑2.8K

This is such a underappreciated song. It shows just how, inherently, good Esmeralda is. Most Disney heroines have 'I want' songs where they long for things like 'a prince' or 'adventure' or 'their own restaurant' (which aren't bad things to ask for!), but then here's Esmeralda, literally asking/praying for 'peace on Earth' and 'help for the poor'.

@sokandueler9578

2y↑199

It’s even more than that, cause she is trapped. She knows she can’t step outside without being killed, and she likely knows her clock is ticking inside the church as well. Despite that, she actively tells God, “don’t help me, help everyone else.”

@angee5363

1y↑12

I Like Esmeralda But She Is Still Alive And Not Dead

@saveoursouls.

1y↑4

2nd adam as called in bible ..prince of peace ..eisa iesu jesus messiah son of man/mary upon him peace to come soon....

Muhammed mercy to mankind said so...

peace shalom salam

@Lolirock971

42w↑5

@jalenikezeue4114

38w↑9

Are We sure that Hunchback of notre dame Was meant For Kid's because I Got Mix feels about it

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@mjriot4653

1y↑2K

I'm not religious but this song is what i wish religion could be, truly loving and accepting and not a way to hurt and judge others as its often used. Esmeralda is so kind and humble, she deserves all the love!

@youtubecommentergal4346

1y↑212

This is basically what it's supposed to be but unfortunately we are human and some people act like they are perfect and better than others when we're all the same. We're all as Esmeralda said, "The children of God."

@zachdavis6272

1y↑8

Me too dude.

@larosalia4325

@@zachdavis6272it’s called Islam my friend!

@anthonyag-si8850

1y↑27

@@youtubecommentergal4346 No to offense but we are not all the chidlrens of God. We are if we just accept to be a part of his plan, accept to be obedient to his will. We confusing judging and condemming people. Judging is what we always do as humans, in terms of trusting , loyalty etc...

@youtubecommentergal4346

1y↑9

@Anthony AG-SI I am not offended and I definitely understand that.

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@nehamisra8392

4y↑6.1K

"I don't know if you would listen to a gypsy's prayer"

I'm already crying.

@derekmann8239

4y↑23

same

@crypticcorgi8280

4y↑129

As a athiest Gypsy I was crying lol

@gypsyfreak7934

4y↑12

Cryptic Corgi which tribe

@cora7373

4y↑9

@Cryptic Corgi literally same

@crypticcorgi8280

4y↑53

@gypsy freak
I am Romanichal Gypsy.
We usually say clans here in the US and Canada.
What is your tribe?

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@clocko2700

3y↑1.5K

This song is powerful, whoever wrote it, understands the essence of christianity profoundly

People tend to forget Jesus was a carpenter, born in a poor family, in a time people like him were consider nothing

@jmiquelmb

2y↑76

Jesus might not have been a carpenter, but some kind of construction worker. There's a bit of a linguistics discussion around this issue. This would place him even lower on the social rank, in fact, since a carpenter was a more skilled worker.

@bumblegoot1139

2y↑131

This. Jesus WAS an outcast. I’m an atheist now, but Jesus is still my favorite part of Christianity and I still quote his parables and live how he wanted us to live because he was an incredibly compassionate and kind person who truly loved humanity.

@Veridiano02

1y↑4

People tend to forget early church voting if Jesus was or wasn't the son of god in the first council of Nicaea

@jochiro5872

1y↑10

@Bumblegoot just to tell u, He's waiting for u to come back home

@wowitsfrostygames155

49w↑12

@Bumblegoot Im saddened to hear you are an Atheist. Im not sure what drove you to make such a decision but i hope you will come back to the light. Its never too late. And God might be upset with you like any father would if their son made a poor decision, any father would also forgive in the end. I hope you find your faith.

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@kimuires

4y↑1.4K

Okay two things
1. Imagine being Quasi hearing this. He’s been in the church since he was a baby and he must of heard hundreds of thousands of prayers and most people just ask for themselves. Meanwhile here is the “evil” gypsy, merely asking for mercy upon those who were cast aside and are in pain.
2. This is such a selfless prayer, but it’s even more heart wrenching when you remember her situation. She is currently trapped and has people actively hunting her, and her specifically, wanting to kill her. She steps foot outside the cathedral and she’s as good as dead. Yet she still says, “I ask for nothing, I can get by”. No hesitation either, her heart is immediately thinking of all those people who are hurting.
Such a beautiful soul inside and out.

@orphanobliterator9373

3y↑33

Both Esmeralda and Quasi

@Lolirock971

42w

@akhsdenlew1861

17w

"Evil" Gypsy? really?

@robo1513

17w↑7

@@akhsdenlew1861 OP is referring to what Quasimodo's preconceptions are, that Frollo told him, not their actual opinion.

@rosexthermite

16w

@@robo1513 still would not recommend saying the g slur. just say romani woman perceived as evil by most.

@Nathaniel64

2y↑687

Disney got too much backlash from this. Yet it is one of the most holy things I have ever heard.

@jochiro5872

1y↑54

notice how the world is trying hard to blur out God's nature that can be found through holy songs/movies like this? :(

@thevintagerose

46w↑67

@Jochiro The world? Christians were the ones who boycotted this movie when it came out. I was raised in a Christian home and I was not allowed to watch it.

@Lolirock971

42w

@gimmekromer1151

37w

christians are digging their own graves

@artsonnevelt3053

34w↑2

Why did it get backlash?

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@soukeye1910

2y↑535

My Italian grandfather found so much comfort in religion and in God. I remembered this song at his bedside when he was dying of liver cancer in hospice. I didn’t quite remember all the words since it had been years since I’d seen the film at the time. He was in an out of consciousness but I tried as hard as I could to sing this to him. I was an absolute mess but everytime I squeezed his hand, he squeezed back. I was the last person he spoke to. He said, “I love you”. Miss him every single day.

@dallymoo7816

1y↑16

😢 awe .. who's cutting onions.. that's beautiful.

@Lolirock971

42w↑1

@antoniousai1989

21w↑8

I'm a hardcore agnostic and leftist, but I always appreciated sincere spirituality, being raised by two catholic parents who are just not blind followers but conscious and good religious people who gave me a good example of what true spirituality can be.
Everytime I ask myself how it must feel to have that kind of true faith, I think about this song. I think it perfectly represents the true message of the prophet/preacher Christ.

@TazHall

20w↑1

God loves you and wants to be your comforter and protecter too😭❤

@NotRoseSpacesingOut

4y↑874

I live in America, and I have only this to say:

In a country ruled by Frollos, be an Esmeralda.

@gypsyfreak7934

4y↑26

I’m a gypsy and I support trump

@rachelrussell2681

4y↑6

Hey calm down i know it isn't that bad?

@alvarez9619

4y↑49

Rachel Russell idk if you are a minority and watch the news but it has gotten to the point where I was spit at and told to go home because I was mixed

@nowhyisuck6666

4y↑2

Okay yes I will do that. :p

@stefanieprejean6609

4y↑44

@Gypsy Freak Well he is definitely a Frollo type

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@darkmagic616

5y↑12.9K

Put yourself in Quasimodo's shoes for a moment. Having listened to many a prayer in his life, he probably had never heard such a selfless prayer up to this point.

@StevieRayHendrick

4y↑632

You know that's a good point. I mean how many times did he hear someone praying for fame and fortune, then all of a sudden this "Evil" Gypsy prays that others can just be happy and healthy

@formerunsecretarygeneralba9536

3y↑523

@Fire Dragon hey give some credit to his mother. She literally died trying to save Quasimodo. She's the actual first one to accept him (and his father). Sure, she's his mother but back then not everyone would wanna keep a "deformed" Child.

@akhailansar9140

3y↑57

He was deaf.

@shaylacrockett4437

3y↑15

Im the 1k like 👍🏾

@darkmagic616

3y↑14

@Shayla Crockett I all but forgot about this comment. Wow 1k likes

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@aubreycarter7624

3y↑425

"I ask for nothing, I can get by. But I know so many less lucky than I."
Best lines of the whole song! The fact she says this while trapped in a church, with soldiers and an evil priest waiting to capture and kill her if she leaves, is just so powerful.

@michaeljenner2325

1y↑17

He was actually a judge not a priest.

@Lolirock971

42w↑3

@itsacenightmare7922

2y↑285

"I thought we all were children of God."

That hits so so so close to home for me

@rubengomezmartinez5969

26w↑5

We all are, never forget that, people may act as though we weren't, but they are wrong, and as brothers we should love eachother

@CountryCowboy008

22w

Unfortunately, we are not. We became His enemy the moment we used our free will to commit sin. Fret not, though - He gave His only begotten Son to shed His blood and wash our trespasses, He is the way to God, and the name is Jesus Christ.

@abcSHELBY

4y↑287

This is one of the most underrated Disney songs of all time. Extremely powerful all on its own, even without context to the movie.

@brandonhealy7158

25w↑1

💝yes

@corabloom5959

3y↑264

This has special meaning to me. I have plenty of friends who are disabled or have special needs. Seeing them be bullied.....breaks my heart. Especially when it's not typical bullying, but they are excluded and ignored by so many. When Esmeralda asks God to help the outcasts, because nobody else will, I felt that. It hurts to see my friends who I grew up just wanting more friendships only to be treated poorly.

@dallymoo7816

1y↑10

Those are my favorite people .. I'm kinda one of them myself. Blessings to the outcasts

@TazHall

20w↑26

When she prayed in the beginning, asking if God was an outcast too... That made me tear up because Jesus certainly was outcast because he was rejected by his own people. The Creator of the world came to his own planet and nobody recognized him. Even before he was crucified, people cursed him out, called him evil, tried to throw him off a cliff, stone him, betrayed him, run him out of town... even his own flesh and blood family opposed him (but they later came around). And he tell the truth, heal the sick, raise the dead and cast out devils setting people free; kept emptying and emptying himself even onto the cross. If anyone feels completely overlooked and treated like dirt, just know that Jesus knows how you feel. He descended to the lowest of the low and ascended to the highest of the heights. He resurrected and beat Death so even if you feel like you're dying inside, nothing can beat his resurrection power and love. Even when you feel like everything is over and and you want to end the pain, he likes to work in impossible situations to show his glory. He'll never turn away anyone who humbly comes to him, even the broken hearted. He has gotten me through so much pain I'm still here. He's been so patient with me and still gives me another chance. When I trust my situations to him, he works on my behalf and things turn out better than I could have done on my own. Please trust in Jesus today, he loves you don't let any ignorant people in church buildings stop you. They are imperfect people who need Jesus too. Join the club 💪

@IanVonRed

16w↑3

"When the world hates you, remember it hated me first"

@Stardweller1

5y↑8.9K

"Still I see Your face and wonder were You once an outcast too?"

He was, Esmeralda. He absolutely was.

@cayereneeorquina9037

5y↑225

He does *sniff

@SSarah-sj6dn

5y↑421

And so was Mary :(

@cayereneeorquina9037

5y↑513

@S.Sarah not just her but all the people who were sick, discondentend, who really come to Him because they needed a saviour Jesus Christ my beloved king :)

@deborahpeters868

5y↑118

What a sweet reply.

@graffititurtle9035

5y↑12

Eric Naylor you’d think that she’d know that lol

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@evanshelley44

51w↑47

"Yes, I know I'm just an outcast
I shouldn't speak to you
Still I see your face and wonder
Were you once an outcast too?"

I dont know why but that line always hits the hardest for me emotionally and I don't know why.

@coyraig8332

36w↑2

Sounds to me like Jesus wants you to research his time on Earth

@xanmontes8715

26w↑3

He was an outcast. I think that means he had a good message.

@SS-mj8zq

2y↑123

I thought we all were children of God. - That line hits home everytime, and such a powerful reminder of how we should treat one another with love and respect.

@SS-mj8zq

1y↑2

Amen!

@MaiCohWolf

4y↑623

I love the visual symbolism in this song. Everyone is praying, but Esmerelda is praying for something very different than what the other white Parisians are praying for, bc her perspective of what would constitute progress and salvation is different. As they pray for money, fame, and adoration (love I can possess) from others, she literally walks against the flow of traffic. They lift their hands to a picture of God they have defined by an image they chose (a God which looks like them) yet their hands are in shadow. Esmerelda prays not for herself bc she recognizes that she has what she needs, even though we know she has little. She prays for others, for her hidden culture, her oppressed community, and the injustice they experience from those who believe themselves to be good and worthy Christians. As she prays for others, she winds up beneath the beautiful Rose Window with all its colors, chips of glass in so many shapes, all coming together to form an encompassing circle -- a very different image of God that represents the diverse and beautiful world God created. And she finds herself in a pool of light.

@sarahl9398

4y↑26

MaiCohWolf this comment made me well up. Thank you. Very eloquently put.

@JohnnyLodge2

4y↑32

The rose window has the madonna and child in the center surrounded by images of christ life and the saints and Angels but otherwise, damn man. Wow. Beautifully put.

@callmek5

3y↑11

yes!

@malissahyatt2425

30w↑3

Yes. So beautifully put.

@brandonhealy7158

25w↑2

🥺🥹💝

@maslanemaso6406

4y↑98

I'm an atheist and yet this is one of the most beautiful songs about inequality, suffering and hope, I can't help but tear up a little bit each time I hear it.

@hautakleightontam771

3y↑71

It's criminal how Esmerelda isn't included amongst the Disney Princesses. Even in the real world, she's still an 'outcast'.

@lukasmiller486

12w

She’s not a princess.

@hautakleightontam771

12w↑1

@@lukasmiller486 Neither is Mulan nor Pocahontas according to European royalty systems.

@debih8483

12w

I feel like princess would be a downgrade for her.

@Aliejha

5y↑12.4K

Ok, Esmeralda is the most underrated heroine. and the most beautiful.

@johnathons1789

5y↑60

I gave u your 300th like

@CyroStarfire

5y↑10

^^^^^^^^

@shelostit8008

5y↑27

I wouldn’t deem her a heroine , but that’s just me.

@davinlianto1649

5y↑176

@Amanda D What are you talking about? Her heart's as beautiful as they come. ❤

@esthermchugh5123

5y↑5

Captain Falcon Arhh and I gave you Ur 6th

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@ma.margaritamanuel8747

24w↑30

Details I noticed:

1. She walks in the opposite direction of the people praying for materialistic things

2. While the others are almost entirely engulfed in shadow, Esmeralda is mostly in the light. (Also, the others' hands are in the dark when they raise it while praying)

3. She says to the Virgin Mary "still, I see your face and wonder, were you once an outcast, too?" and then later she walks past a relief of "Flight into Egypt" where Mary was a homeless refugee fleeing for the life of her son.

@joeyjerry1586

2y↑123

Esmerelda’s one of the most underrated disney characters. Her whole character screams selflessness, she just wants peace and safety for her people

@rinaldo123ify

3y↑37

What a blessing for me as a gypsy to hear this song and words. God heard Her prayer.
I am an otcast I know, but God is helping the outcasts in my country , many gypsies came to know their Mesiah, Jesus, the Son of the living God as their Lord and Saviour. Halelujah!

@TazHall

20w↑1

Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah!!! God bless all gypsy people everywhere and pour out his glory on them in these Last Days ❤🎉🎉🎉

@jeanniepetrov9934

19w↑1

@@TazHallthank you so much .the message of this Song is about the gypsy community all over the World. Devlesa 🙏

@targzema7856

2y↑97

"I thought we all were the children of God " still get teary on hearing this

@snatchX626

3y↑68

the "I ask for nothing, I can get by" line really makes you roor for her.

@victoriaferdinandi2026

5y↑13.6K

"show them the mercy they don't find on Earth" that hit me hard

@centerfold8

5y↑165

Victoria Ferdinandi me being Black it hit me hard

@centerfold8

5y↑32

Victor Colares I’m sure

@khaotictrash

5y↑218

Same, and "I thought we were the children of God."

@ashleylamar393

5y↑200

@kittenautie Kittenautie: You are the children of God. That's why the last lyric is powerful. Esmeralda says ''God help the outcasts, the children of God''. Jesus was rejected by this world, and so are we.

@heyheyheyheyheyhey76

5y↑94

She was an amazing Disney woman. Raw and honest and compassionate and always kept it real.

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@Courtney.96

1y↑19

Being Christian now
I watched this when i was younger than 7, im 26 now
i cant remember this song but man am i tearing up! This song hits home jesus save us show us who you are through the holy spirit we loveyou so much i pray amen

@jeremymichalski9024

1y↑87

Why won't Disney touch religion like this anymore? It's touching, uplifting and warms the heart. There are so many adventurous and touching stories of faith that would resonate with millions of families. This song is truly moving and touching.

@musicaltheatergeek79

1y↑3

Communists don't believe in God.

@thecatgotfatfromtheratinthehat

48w↑2

It wouldn't make money, religion of any kind is too fraught with hate and othering and politics

@thevintagerose

46w↑21

Because when they did, it was the RELIGIOUS people who got mad. Christians boycotted this movie. If people of faith are angry that Disney won't touch religion anymore, they have only themselves to blame for that.

@MCA_Critic

38w↑6

@@thevintagerose I'm a Christian and watched this movie for the first time ever a few months ago, and it's honestly one of if not my favorite Disney movie now because of how mature it is and also how it almost feel Christian. I haven't read the book the movie is based on, but the movie itself blew me away. While it is drug down by what almost feels like corporate interference to preserve an image(The garogyles), when this movie chooses to delve into mature topics like Christianity or Frollo's entire character, it excells. If anything, it surprised me how respectful this movie was to Christianity even though its villain is a completely opposite representation of what a Christian should be. While I myself am not Catholic, the Arch Deacon clearly shows what a Christian(or in this case, a Catholic specifically) should be like as a contrast to Frollo. Even in the climax, he tells off Frollo for his assuault on the house of God! If this type of movie was made now, I feel like that type of character wouldn't exist and the message would just be "Oh Christianity is bad," which is unfortunately what a lot of out of touch Christian adults thought based on your comment(I wasn't alive when this movie released, so I'm taking your word for it). It's sad to me as a Christian that movies that are Christian or touch on Christianity in respectful and mature ways like Hunchback here get frowned upon, mostly because a couple of older pastors or something see anything other than what they're used to as evil or a terrible representation of Christianity. And while there are terrible representations of Christianity EVERYWHERE in media now, not every piece of media that mentions or shows it is doing it with malicious intent and that fact is sadly overlooked.
Because so many companies do do an awful job at representing Christianity or just make it a mockery in their media, it does leave a lot of Christians including myself apprehensive about seeing things that aren't techically Christian(Like Hunchback) tackle Christainity because we've grown to expect the worse. I do my best to keep an open mind, however, and encourage this type of thing. Hunchback is special to me for several reasons, and again, its exploration of Christianity is one of them. Had this movie been marketed as what it truly was and not just "The Feast of Fools," then maybe people would have not been taken so aback and actually watched it and not immediately seen it as an attack on Christianity because the movie was promised to be much more lighthearted than it actually was. If anything, typing this essay of a comment makes me wanna create my own Christian media more than I already wanted to, whatever form it'll come in.
At the end of the day, I'd be happy actually to see Disney make more movies touching upon Christianity. The only issue is that in this day and age, someone in the pipeline would probably try and misrepresent it and kill whatever good intentions existed. Only the future will tell.

@hoesmad8207

31w

@@musicaltheatergeek79 did you just called a capitalist multi billlion company communist?

@munecabonbon

1y↑52

"show them the mercy they don't find on earth" that line hits me so hard. It's hard to forgive people, but god will forgive even killers

@malbertha8916

1y↑6

Yes! ❤️❤️

@emilyriley6029

34w↑48

Probably one of the last Disney movies to say the word “God” let alone a whole ballad dedicated to Him. Beautiful song, very moving and I’ve never watched this movie before! I never knew this scene or song existed

@Sarah_and_Duck

2y↑43

I know she’s not a Disney Princess, but… she is the most deserving of the title. This song is so beautiful because it is so raw and relatable. I have no other way of describing it. The part where she sings, “I shouldn’t speak to you,” makes me think of how many people there must be in the world that feel or believe that they are so low or such an “outcast,” even in God’s eyes, that they aren’t worthy to speak to or be heard by God. But that’s the thing- we aren’t worthy. But despite all we have done, not done, etc, He made a way and showed grace and mercy to all of us. So, it doesn’t matter where you are coming from in life, how far you have come or how much baggage you brought with you, if you have abandoned your faith, or if you never had faith to begin with. He listens to the broken hearted and the lost. His Word says that He did not come to save who are “worthy” or who are already saved, but that He came to save the suffering and lost. He does listen to your prayers, whether you believe you are unable to be forgiven or heard by Him, despite who/what the world says you are. He loves you. And it’s hard, impossible even, for me to understand it. But I don’t have to because I know, even without understanding it, that it’s true. I know it’s true by how He has shown it to me. By how I feel His presence and power when He comforts and strengthens me when no one else and nothing else does or can. I know because I can’t deny that I do.

@misterhooka

27w↑1

To be fair whole term, Disney Princess was never really a good classification. And currently, and now they're to glamorize glamorize it like modern woman did Feminism. However its thr fault of the cutrent directors and writers Disney has on a leash. Esmerelda was unique in her own right as she didn't fall into usual character norms. And compared to their modern and current characters, she is far above them.

@karolwnuk8244

19w

@Sarah_A_Day Sorry but your words made me sad. (Not angry. Although I consider myself an Atheist, I'm not "immoral, arogant, angy" as Christians like to name Atheists. Every day I follow post-christian morals and laws, and I'm not justly proud of myself, as I have done some sins) Going back, I mean those words: "He does listen to your prayers, whether you believe you are unable to be forgiven or heard by Him"
Oh, really? I have a feeling that only christians who didn't went through enough pain or sado-masochist can say such thing. Because if He listens, why nothing changes? Should we take the pain, as some say, or pray harder? Well, I have prayed for ten years and I got nothing. I don't mean that I prayed for material things, of course, but for help. And don't tell me that I should've done something myself, as I tried HARD. But as a kid, I was unable to change another person for better. Prayers did nothing. Teachers did nothing. Worse even, I got bullied in school, even teachers disliked me because of my "bad behaviour" (which turned out to be ADHD, not "evil spirit". My ADHD was caused by my ancestors love to vodka). Furthermore, as I have studied bible and other text, I found actual God is not described as so merciful, only bloody murder and Jewish god of war. I added church's corruption to my list of doubts, and I decided. It's not like I don't have time for god, or as god is not trendy, as priests often say. I have better reasons.

@derekmann8239

4y↑11.9K

Something I only recently noticed...she's praying for her people and walking in the opposite direction of those praying for themselves.

@daughteroftiaran

4y↑497

Ooh, good catch.

@leohino9211

4y↑435

Just shows that there are very few people in this world who truly care about others.

@randywoodworth5990

4y↑289

@Clayton "Brick" Johnson
That's why the Parable of the Good Samaritan is so profound, help came from the most unexpected person.

@Maria-xf1yx

4y↑126

This movie gets better by the second, even when I'm not watching it

@beyond12021

3y↑55

^_^ Indeed, Beautiful Symbolism

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@andy-roob6945

3y↑115

If you were to compare Esmeralda and Frollo to a Biblical parable, it would definitely be the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Because Frollo hardly acknowledged he had any sin and believed he was always righteous, even if it was plain and clear he wasn't; Esmeralda, on the other hand, fully acknowledged she wasn't perfect, but at least prayed with a humble spirit.

@carinapcoelho

3y↑9

Exactly 💯👏

@coyraig8332

36w↑3

I think the Good Samaritan is a better comparison because of cultural context, but that might be a better match for this scene.

@MsJess1794

20w↑2

They also both pray in song and the juxtaposition is CHILLING. He prays to Mary to burn her in hellfire should she not choose him and she prays to Mary for her people. This movie is a work of art and I wish Disney still made films of this quality.

@Sleepyhead_Reya

2y↑14

Esmeralda is the G.O.A.T
of all Disney characters.

And she has a pet goat too! 🥰

@Sleepyhead_Reya

@Noah Scheid Greatest Of All Time

@Sleepyhead_Reya

@Noah Scheid No problem. I always try to reply anyway so no worries.

@Dara604

4y↑37

The line "I thought we all were the children of God" hit me and brought tears to my eyes. I pray for all the outcasts out there to come to know the Lord and accept Him as their Savior today.

@trianjezraellumontad7661

3y↑2

Not all Outcast doesn't know and Accept Christianity but people from different faiths wants there Prayers to be answered (whether locals, indigenous,Islam, Polytheistic religion, Athesim etc)

@trianjezraellumontad7661

To me? I'm not sure

@7supergirl

25w↑15

The line “I thought we all were children of God” makes me cry every single time. This is the attitude that ALL religious people should have.

@mr.nobodybutanybody1994

4y↑31

Quasimodo is a definition of Jesus Christ..
An Outcasts but with a pure heart..

@joshualowe1821

5y↑2.5K

"I thought we were all the Children of God"

Those words are RARE and POWERFUL for a Disney movie! Those words will never fly in TODAY'S movies.

@joshualowe959

4y↑43

@Annaleigh Holloway Hunchback of Notre Dame is a masterpiece

@leowei771

4y↑34

@Joshua Lowe Yea, it's actually pretty surprising Disney even made this film at all considering the original story was pretty tragic.

@joshualowe959

4y↑42

@Leo Wei yeah. Back then Disney took risks

@nikkialkema1032

3y↑8

@Annaleigh Holloway I heard about it. They say Frollo had better caracter development.

@annaleighholloway8171

@Margot Alkema In my opinion he did!

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@isaaccollins3835

1y↑24

this is a great christian song and perfect for easter and i love that she sings it in the Notre Dame cathedral. Some people still pray or go to church on sunday

@jeanniepetrov9934

19w

The message is about the gipsys who no Country want them . Sad that many don't get it

@harrietsrhapsody

4y↑46

She was my absolute hero when I was a kid, and she still is. Could not love her more.

@lilamaria2547

4y↑28

“I ask for nothing, I can get by, but I know so many less lucky than I. Please help my people the poor and downtrod, I thought we all were the children of God.” This was always my favorite part of the song and she was my absolute favorite ❤️

@Bella-yo2yu

1y↑14

The thing that hits me hard is even a gypsy turns to our Lord for help, and receives it. It's such a beautiful thing.

@Bella-yo2yu

1y↑3

And all the comments I'm reading on this song are absolutely beautiful as well, just seeing how people agree.

@user-cv4qe5mr4e

29w↑1

"Even a gypsy" 💀💀💀💀

@Bella-yo2yu

29w

@@user-cv4qe5mr4e do you know what a gypsy really is?

@lizzy1876

22w

@@Bella-yo2yuRomani people, and Gypsy is a slur against them

@josie3303

45w↑13

How i felt my whole life growing up as a Romani person been told many times i don't deserve to he called human or be seen as one

@Gypsygeekfreak17

45w

Woof

@indefin3d

43w↑5

Be proud of yourself, your people and your culture that has endured for centuries! Unfortunately our society is rotten.

@jace1945

6y↑2.7K

"I ask for nothing,I can get by
But there are so many
Less lucky than I"
Literally brought tears to my eyes

@iwant2bahero541

4y↑24

same

@bridgettebianchi9315

4y↑48

So opposite to these prosperity gospel frauds who want aristocracy again.

@alijaycraft

4y↑38

While others selfishly ask for wealth, fame, glory, and love when all they need to do is look and help others

@AngellieGYang

4y↑19

Yes, she is a very humble character 😄

@dilflover07

4y↑21

And she was walking in the opposite direction of the people praying for themselves

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@IaMmE531

22w↑11

I'm not even religious, but the absolute selflessness of this song makes me cry every single time without fail. All I want to do is sing along with the song, but I can't do that when I'm choking on my tears!

@MoonLoonie69

1y↑9

I came to this because my best friends are in a bad spot and I feel helpless. All I could do is pray for a miracle for them. God should know they need it. 😢
God help my people, God help the outcasts indeed. 💔

@TazHall

20w↑1

Your friends are blessed to have someone like you praying for them. Praying for others is called intercession and it is the highest form of prayer. It is what Jesus does for us day and night as our high priest. Make sure you pray that they know Jesus for themselves, then they can welcome him into their situations and find true lasting salvation, help and healing. I know what it is like to feel helpless in an impossible looking situation, but God has brought me through so far and I trust him.

@jayv7006

4y↑104

They wouldn't do a song like this in a Disney movie these days

@stephenskinner7207

4y↑17

Well they SHOULD!

@tokiiiii

3y↑3

Older songs hit differently. Maybe it's the way there's a choir but I find the older songs much more beautiful.

@yahirs4508

3y↑3

@Jaidancer It’s the fact that these songs have meaning and power. The song’s in present day Disney are more selfish and self centered. Talking about how they want to explore the world, how they want true love, etc. They just want more than what they already have. While it’s not bad to want these things, they’re not necessary. Those songs are not relevant in today’s society. This song hits different because we are all currently in Esmeralda’s shoes. So many killed, so many injustices, so much hate and violence. As someone in the comment section already stated, we all must become an Esmeralda in a world full of Frollos. The only thing we can do now is fight and pray for those who need help.

@juylianostars.4956

3y↑1

@Jordan Ramsay Praying for world peace. 💫😭🙏🏻🏳️‍🌈

@darkshadowstorm7056

3y↑1

@Jordan Ramsay It depends. Quasimodo is the one who sang the "I want" song this time around. Which was "Out There". That gave Esmeralda the room storywise to sing "God Help the Outcasts". What's great here though is the symbolism of Quasimodo being the one listening to Esmeralda's prayer. Even more so when the book is considered. Which leads into the interesting contrast of "Bells of Notre Dame", "Hellfire", and "Heaven's Light".

@Anasyub

2y↑44

“I thought we all were of children of god” this line hits so hard

@codymays9943

2y↑31

Something about “I ask for love I can possess” resonates with me. Simply the theme for this film.

@suus-arido393

8y↑804

I'm not even fucking religious. Yet I get this song on such a deep level. I know so many less lucky then I. So why the fuck is nobody loving, caring or helping those? Fucking fuck I'm crying because of the feels.

@lawrenceriitano1835

8y↑18

I know the 1st Greatest commandment of Christ is to Love God with all our Might, but to correctly do so we must Love others and ourselves which is Also the 2nd Greatest commandment. Both of those loves must be made strong... We really cannot have one without another just like no one can survive with just a Biological Brain or just a Biological Heart. If one is missing we would die. We need Both to Live. The same applies to Christ's 2 Greatest commandments.

@xxlCortez

8y↑7

Love must be given freely. You can't love at command.

@RinLockhart

get rid of the word 'feel's and do something about it.

@safiradragon9930

8y↑5

So true. It's exactly the same for me.

@dmorley313

8y↑4

Well. People that are different are treated terribly back then, and still are these days. 'I know so many less lucky than I' no one helped those that are different back then, and somewhat these days, but not good enough. And if you try to do something about it, you'll probably get assassinated like those who were trying to help. Helping those different is harder than you think. We could try, all together, but all together means EVERYONE, against those that harm those different. But yes... not many people are smart enough to help. We got this generation to fix things... and many more to come. But maybe never, we'll be together, and help those in need.

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@adrianavargova

1y↑14

I remember when I first heard the song in the cinema... As a young Christian girl I was shaken.
A Masterpiece 🙏👍

@josericardomartinezramirez4113

2y↑31

What angers me is that this movie and its songs are legit perhaps some of the best in animated history but are one of the most underrated ever. And of course disney will never dare to make a live action version.

@dvchel

2y↑4

Disney today probably not, with anything Christian to it. But Netflix has produced a Christian-themed dance/song movie.

@marmaly

28w

The wouldn't take it Broadway either

@akhsdenlew1861

17w

Well if they did, they would have to make esmeralda white..

@LostHeroesfreak

2y↑17

This song and sequence still gave chills! I love Notre dame! As a Catholic this movie means a lot and is one of my favorites. It’s so underrated

@AdaraAndy9061

23w↑3

What is so beautiful is that God wants us to be like Esmeralda, kind, humble, selfless, generous, asking for others and not for herself. Sadly people twist God's words and look for their own gain and confuse many to think God is only God for certain people, that others people don't deserve to have God's blessings. If that situation were real, Esmeralda's prayer would have been the only one God heard. It was so genuine, sincere and full of love.

@louise529

2y↑27

How sweet. She's praying for others.

@apriljones1013

8y↑4.7K

This movie was ballsy as hell. Seriously. They wouldn't make it now, because it's not a crowd-pleaser.

@morbidsearch

8y↑213

+April Jones
They wouldn't have made it a year later either - just look at Hercules. As much as I adore that movie, it was clearly the product of focus groups

@apriljones1013

8y↑170

PendulumFTW *cough* Frozen cough

@keddakedda7939

8y↑206

It's would have been popular but since it involved religion I guess they were afraid there will be an outcry just like the golden compass

@keithkogane1836

8y↑41

+Kedda kedda The Golden Compass was my favorite movie

@apriljones1013

8y↑20

***** Well, at the time I wrote the comment, Zootopia didn't yet exist XD

I haven't seen that movie yet, but I'd like to. Although they did pander to the furries somewhat.

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@Aakino

2y↑19

Another thing to note: those praying for themselves are doing better than Esmerelda economically. She's poor...but in her prayer, she says she can get by. Her prayer is for those who need more help than she does to not only God...but the God of Outcasts! Lovely! 🖤🖤🖤

@TCWRebelsResistanceWords

3y↑71

This song is such a powerful message that should ALWAYS be looked up to. If you think about it, God did answer her, by sending down Quasimodo. He fought for her the entire time, and later Phoebus did too, especially when he saw Frollo persecuting innocent people just to get Esmerelda. That was also getting the townspeople to question themselves about the way they always looked at the gypsies all along and began realizing that they weren't so different after all. The final straw was when Frollo declared war on Notre Dame cause Quasimodo declared sanctuary after saving Esmerelda from being burned alive and the townspeople were so outraged that they freed the gypsy prisoners and we saw gypsies and nongypsies alike fight together to save their beloved cathedral. After that, they were treated equally from then on, as proven in the second film. So all this proves that it doesn't matter who you are or where you come from, but so long as your motives are pure and humble, God will ALWAYS be there for you and He will always answer you, but not always in the way you expect

@youtubecommentergal4346

1y↑2

Wait there's a second film of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'?😲

@Rofflestomper

43w

@@youtubecommentergal4346pretend you didn’t hear that-it’s bad

@youtubecommentergal4346

43w↑1

@@Rofflestomper now that makes me want to see how bad it is but I know I'll hate myself for wasting my time watching something that's bad.

@jaelie8398

4y↑20

"I ask for nothing, I can get by. But I know so many less lucky than I"

Man, that resonates with me

@StonedTotheBones0000

1y↑52

I am a trans person who believes in God, who believes that this God is a holy loving being. I am still one of Gods children and I am loved by God. I am me. God does not make mistakes right? I am not a mistake. There is a reason this happened for me this way in my life. I have always felt outcasted my whole life and till this day, I still do. But I also have love and support from people... Thank you for this song. I don't wish to be "normal" to be honest, I've come a long way through so many struggles in my lifetime. I was not born to be simple. Life is not simple. I've had people unfriend me for being trans and nothing more, I've had people send me death threats for being trans, I've had people shun me and bully me for it. It should not be this way. This song has always hit deep for me as a trans person who is also a believer of the lord.

@ariajohnson8107

37w↑4

I am a former Christian. I left the faith a long time ago due to the sheer amount of unacceptance among the congregations, and quite frankly, the hypocrisy. What council I take with the greater powers that be are personal, and a journey I'm still on to truly understand.

That being said... You have every right to feel loved by God. However you envision them, do so. The true God is Love. Tolerance. Acceptance. Peace. Family. Protection. I was raised and preached to, that God embodies all these things. That God makes no mistakes. That God knows all. So if God is truly the creator, the designer, the architect, then God knew what was what. Whether gay or straight, trans or non-trans, gender fluid, non-binary, ace, intersex, disabled, whole of body and mind, God is supposed to unconditionally love you. Live your best life. Be the best person you can be. Hell is a place that the truly evil go to, not someone who just HAPPENS to be trans. You'd have to be a pretty rotten person to deserve Hell.

From one trans person, to another. Blessed be.

@Basedeyecel

37w↑2

The only person worthy of judging you fully is God 😊

@hello-id7nr

28w↑1

I pray that God will show you light

@Evastories608

23w

@@ariajohnson8107please you have to return. God wants you back. Don't you think He misses you? Yes churches and it's leaders can be corrupt and false, but there are other churches that are not like that. Pray God will help you.

@linne1196

20w

@@Gypsygeekfreak17why

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@maninthebox0

4y↑41

I’d say this has to go on the shortlist for the most underrated Disney song there is.

@Temujin1991

4y↑5.3K

Esmeralda was literally the first Disney character to ask for something for someone else. Listen to every other Disney movie before this and it's always the same, they want more, they want adventure, etc. This one asks for help for someone other than her, that's why I love her above all others.

@h3llhound209

4y↑155

ya i guess it helps because during the Disney renaissance they were following a “traditional “ musical theatre thing if there being an i want song and quasimodo sang it already so this isn’t the i want song that you think of when you think of these types of disney songs

@mella8296

3y↑142

SAME!!! She puts everyone else above herself, not in a way that allows others to walk all over her either. She is an excellent example of kindness and strength.

@Liamochii

3y↑78

Maybe because most disney characters are teenagers figuring themselves?...

@LuisGustavoSO

3y↑71

@KONEKO and most of the times oppressed lmao, like Quasimodo himself or Cinderella

@psychobratt

3y↑79

@Luís Gustavo Well so was Esmeralda.
I'm not saying there's anything wrong with wanting more for yourself, but she was exceptionally selfless.

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@katesumagang4699

4y↑8

I remember I was pregnant with my son and I was living out my car.. every time I listened to this song it was my little prayer for everyone I have encountered

@maeg.9123

3y↑18

I just love this song so much because its so beautiful and one of the rare songs that bashes the corrupt side of Christianity while reflecting its true intended nature. Jesus came to earth to save the outcasts and everyone. Gahhh so amazing.

@liv4themoments

4y↑15

Hunchback was such an underrated Disney movie. It doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

@teniola9304

2y↑10

As soon as I played and listened 🎶 to this music. . I dropped on my knees and prayed 🙏🏿 for my family, friends, coworkers, and the rest of the world 🌎 🙏🏿 ❤

@Everlight008

40w↑6

When I was a teen in 90, I watched this Disney animation at the theatre and fell in love with the scene. Needlessly say I cried. Now I am over 40 became a mother of a boy. Still I cry 😭. And I am always impressed to hear “ I ask for nothing I can get by “from her. I feel that reflects a real woman power. Enormously big heart we have and trust own power for ourselves. Even though in the miserable era there.

@ariella1454

5y↑5.6K

I literally cried when she sang “I ask for nothing” the selflessness and humbleness is really touching and a rare thing to see in people...I aspire to be like her.

@citlalycabreraroman4808

4y↑55

Yeah, she has a golden heart❤💫💛, the true queen👑

@petrichor1832

3y↑8

saame

@misslady2639

3y↑51

@petrichor Well in the original story, Esmeralda is unfortunately not so selfless and caring but more superficial and not respecting others feelings. She later died too......But I understand that Disney made this tale more harmless for a younger audition to watch (Hellfire was still creepy.....)

@iamthatgirl1472

3y↑11

Personally the only thing i ask for is someone to love (im a girl btw )ik the username is weird it's my fathers

@benitahiestermann1186

3y↑6

Agreed💖

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@MotherOfTheSea

20w↑4

I was born a month after this video was posted but I just wanted to say that this movie is an absolute masterpiece and I love Esmeralda. As a catholic I love her song so much. I wish she got more recognition, like the way Elsa and other princesses do.

@aj9268

1y↑12

There will never be a time when this song won’t bring tears to my eyes. God help the outcasts ❤️😢

@tarniabook3076

2y↑25

This isn't about christianity, but about this kind of prayers, but I have a muslim friend who told me she had been praying for me. I'm an atheist and I think that does nothing, but the fact she went to the being that she thinks is the most powerful in the universe to ask him to help me was just so sweet. I felt so loved. Oh, and also told me she was really glad Alá put me in her way.

@choryllis6646

49w↑6

I cry every time I hear this song. It is what we all should strive for; asking help not for ourselves, but for the ones who need it more.

@sarahl9398

4y↑16

Who else was a 90s Disney kid? So nostalgic 😭
Growing up, I really admired Esmeralda. I didn't know at the time what the lyrics conveyed exactly, but knew it tugged at heartstrings.

@gracenern8

8y↑5.1K

This movie is incredible, because the hero was not defined by his good looks but by his beautiful personality alone.The main character has a platonic relationship with the heroine. This movie addresses real problems like how the poor, the disfigured and the romani people were so mistreated by the catholic church. On top of all this it has a stunning musical score and incredible vibrant animation.
One of the best disney movies in my opinion.

@pikppa

8y↑9

Agree

@loner1878

8y↑15

+Grace Nern Too bad it eviscerates the book.

@InvaderTak176

8y↑57

+loner1878 agreed they are not carbon copies but companions.

instead of perhaps hating this movie for it's flaws celebrate it since it can get people invested in the book.

@spiritofslumber

8y↑11

+Grace Nern Platonic? Perhaps it's because I haven't watched in ages, but I thought he had quite the boner for her.

@Nionivek

8y↑77

+Grace Nern It also helps that it doesn't vilify religion either. This song in particular shows both the best and worst of faith. Frolo was also unique in that his villainy wasn't because of greed or evilishness, he actually thought he was doing the right thing (except the whole Esmerelda thing... that he knew he was doing the wrong thing but couldn't stop himself)

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@robbi3299

2y↑12

I am in no way religious nor a big fan of this style of music but this song is undoubtedly wonderful and I love it so much. It’s a wonderful song

@sapphiiee

3y↑7

When they sing 'I ask for love I can possess, I ask for God and His Angels to bless me', the hands and voices being raised at the same time always gave me goosebumps as a child, still does!

@claryisme3956

2y↑20

"God help the outcasts, or nobody will..." ❤️

@moviesrocks2

3y↑26

One of the most moving songs ever performed in a disney movie

@Free.Spirit.Rebel.

4y↑11

@joshualowe1821

6y↑7.9K

Esmeralda was a TRUE christian. She wanted help and save her people and she put their needs before her own even though sge was an outcast. Quasimodo was also an outcast. Society rejected him by mocking and humiliating him at the Festival of Fools and yet he STILL helped them in the end. Quasimodo decided to turn the other cheek. That shows how selfless and merciful Quasimodo was.

Esmeralda and Quasimodo were TRUE Christians. Unlike FROLLO, who merely used RELIGION and his position of power for his own selfish purposes EVEN if it ment harming and killing innocent people. Esmeralda and Quasimodo were REAL Christians. Frollo was merely a WOLF IN SHEEP'S CLOTHING.

@3dfantasymarkkun

5y↑189

Amen!

@deborah-su8ff

5y↑257

They're all Catholic btw

@anneshields2010

5y↑237

So true and only monster in the movie was Frollo Quasimodo was a beautiful gentle soul and it broke my heart when he sang heavens light saying he was too ugly to go to heaven if he was a real person I think God would have a special place for him in heaven

@joshualowe1821

5y↑91

Anne Shields True! And God gave Frollo a special place in hell for killing, blackmailing and blasphemining his name!

@notaperson6646

5y↑115

Deborah Kelecha Catholics are Christian’s

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@singular_sensation6321

2y↑18

I have a friend singing this for a theatre showcase and it still makes me cry, I can't help but hear her voice bc she's just so good

@LordRumshi

46w↑10

Despite how many refer Esmeralda and her fellow gypsies as heathens, she was the most selfless person in the church. She asked for help to those the world around cast aside and viewed as heathens. Not asking for anything for herself but for others less fortunate and lucky than her.

@yogirlcelery3307

4y↑14

I came back to this video because it was all I could think of seeing the world as it is now. My heart is so broken

@PasonJatrick

2y↑4

I'm a grown 20 year old man and I always cry listening to this song. I never got used to it. The amount of selflessness in this is too much for me to handle..

@alexglass2927

4y↑6

Esmeralda's singing voice sure is so beautiful!!! It's flawless!!!

@WhiteSwarm

5y↑4.9K

I love the two faces of Maria, portrayed in the statues in this song and in the Bells of Notre Dame.
When Frollo looks up in horror, fearing for damnation, there's a little glimpse when Maria opens up her eyes. They are judging, full of rage and contempt towards Frollo. Maria and the Saints know he's an hypocrite, for he uses religion as a way to justify actions that aren't christian at all.
In this song, on the other hand, we see the statue of Mary and baby Jesus looking down at Esmeralda with a very soft and kind look, for they know she's a good and humble person

I just love these details

@bridgettebianchi9315

4y↑100

Good eye!

@makingitworkvollendesigns4053

4y↑56

She is the Saint of humanity

@aureavita8653

4y↑19

@Fernando Dumas so, since you've read that. have you fixed poverty rates in the whole world? yeah. the hunchback of notredame was more about acceptance, atleast thats my opinion. but alright mate u do u

@henzcarltupas328henzcarltu2

4y↑15

That part is scary when Mary's eyes glows

@kaykarahalis829

3y↑52

Frollo = every republican who uses their religion to make laws that make it harder for the poor and downtrodden

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@judedallo0306

1y↑6

The faith that she demonstrates in God and the reflection of Christians shown through Esmeralda is some truly amazing stuff

@lawrencemichael5571

2y↑41

Do you also think this is the most beautiful Disney song?

@brunettiespaghetti6589

2y↑3

Absolutely. It has a very power message as well.

@joshua.dmurphy8643

21w

Yes

@TazHall

20w

Nothing more powerful than God, so yes. This movie is only outdone by the prince of egypt.

@darcybrummett7004

46w↑16

Esmeralda is the only one in this scene who isn’t praying for selfish things. She prays for other people’s needs.

@patriciaceller1883

37w↑5

This is my favorite Disney movie.
Not necessarily for young children but, it’s a masterpiece in its own right for sure ❤

@marmaly

28w

Should never have been rated G. It would have been seen by more adults and would have been widely praised. Worthy of Best Picture consideration.

@thisjob2222

2y↑5

As I travel through these moments, I often find myself humming this. For all those in this world that are not fitting in, hang in there. Hang on. You are needed and wanted...

@dave1049

10y↑5.6K

I agree with Psycho Senpai. This is one of the most selfless songs the Disney Princess' have ever sung. I mean ever. Tiana only wanted that resturaunt to live her dead daddy's dream, and she was trying so hard. Mulan wanted to help her father, a crippled man. These three are true princesses. They didn't want love, or to become a princess, even. They just wanted to help someone to do something they couldn't.

@Nexuul

10y↑149

Exactly

@Nexuul

10y↑5

Lol

@dave1049

10y↑8

It might have been the wrong pika chu. :3

@xXDrawingLuverXx

10y↑344

what about belle, she sacrificed herself to help her father and so she stayed in the castle
she could of left but she didn't
and also anna saved her sister by sacrificing herself (thats one reason why like her more than elsa)

@ZeldagigafanMatthew

10y↑81

Hell yeah, Esmeralda is the best Disney princess. Meg, Elsa, and all others have nothing on her.

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@LaishaPreciado

17w↑5

She has a beautiful voice and she’s beautiful and she sweet angel 👼🏽

@hasinaclark-muhammad

1y↑5

Growing up we had this on VHS. The kindness in this song has always touched me.

@fiyin09

2y↑5

I could relate to this so badly as a child. The words were so heavy, and amazing at the same time. the kindness in the lines - "I ask for nothing, I can get by but I know so many less lucky than I" then "I thought we all were, children of God"

heavy..very heavy🖤

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