No Matter What
Ernie Bourne Lyrics
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Papa, do you think I'm...odd?
MAURICE
My daughter odd?
Where did you get an idea like that?
BELLE
I don't know.
It's just that, well, people talk.
MAURICE
They talk about me, too.
MAURICE
No, we're not odd, its true
No fam'ly ever saner
Except one uncle who...well, maybe let that pass
In all you say or do
You couldn't make it plainer
You are your mother's daughter; therefore you are class
BELLE
So I should just accept
I'm simply not like them
MAURICE
They are the common herd
And you should take my word
You are unique: creme de la creme
No matter what you do
I'm on your side
And if my point of view Is somewhat misty-eyed
There's nothing clearer in my life
Than what I wish and feel for you
And that's a lot...
No matter what
BELLE
No matter what they say
You make me proud I love the funny way
You stand out from the crowd
MAURICE
It's my intention my invention
Shows the world out there one day
Just what we've got...
BELLE
No matter what
MAURICE
Now some may say all fathers just exaggerate
BELLE
That ev'ry daughter's great?
MAURICE
You are!
BELLE
And ev'ry daughter tends to say her father's tops
MAURICE
She pulls out all the stops
To praise him
BELLE
And quite rightly!
MAURICE
No matter what the pain
We've come this far I pray that you remain
Exactly as you are
This really is a case of father knowing best
BELLE
And daughter too!
MAURICE
You're never strange
BELLE
Don't ever change
BOTH
You've all I've got
No matter what.
In this song from the musical "Beauty and the Beast," Belle asks her father if he thinks she is odd, to which he responds by telling her that they are not odd, they are simply unique and better than the common herd. He reassures her that she is her mother's daughter, and therefore she is class. Belle questions if she should just accept that she is not like everyone else, to which her father responds that she should take pride in being different and that no matter what, he's on her side. Belle declares that her father makes her proud and that he stands out from the crowd in a funny way. Her father notes that his invention will show the world what they've got and that no matter what, they've come this far and he prays that she remains exactly as she is.
Line by Line Meaning
My daughter odd? Where did you get an idea like that?
Maurice questions where Belle could have gotten the idea that she is odd.
No, we're not odd, its true
Maurice confirms that Belle is not odd.
No fam'ly ever saner
Maurice believes that his family is the sanest.
Except one uncle who...well, maybe let that pass
Maurice admits to having one odd family member, but doesn't want to discuss it further.
In all you say or do You couldn't make it plainer
Maurice thinks that Belle's actions and words clearly demonstrate that she is not odd.
You are your mother's daughter; therefore you are class
Maurice believes that Belle is classy, just like her mother.
They are the common herd And you should take my word
Maurice warns Belle not to conform to the common crowd.
You are unique: creme de la creme
Maurice thinks that Belle is the best of the best.
No matter what you do I'm on your side
Maurice promises to support Belle no matter what.
And if my point of view Is somewhat misty-eyed
Maurice's view of Belle may be emotional, but it is still true.
There's nothing clearer in my life Than what I wish and feel for you
Maurice's love for Belle is the clearest thing in his life.
No matter what
Maurice will support Belle through anything.
You make me proud I love the funny way You stand out from the crowd
Belle's unique qualities make her father proud.
It's my intention my invention Shows the world out there one day Just what we've got...
Maurice hopes to show the world how special Belle is with his inventions.
Now some may say all fathers just exaggerate
Maurice acknowledges that some may think he is exaggerating Belle's greatness.
You are!
Maurice firmly believes that Belle is great.
And ev'ry daughter tends to say her father's tops
Belle agrees that many daughters think highly of their fathers.
She pulls out all the stops To praise him
Belle thinks that praising one's father is well-deserved.
No matter what the pain We've come this far I pray that you remain Exactly as you are
Maurice hopes that Belle never changes, despite any challenges that arise.
This really is a case of father knowing best
Maurice thinks that as Belle's father, he knows what is best for her.
You're never strange
Maurice believes that Belle is not strange.
Don't ever change
Belle is perfect just the way she is.
You've all I've got No matter what.
Maurice's love for Belle is unconditional and unwavering.
Contributed by Aaliyah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@matthewbennett7444
calling a home run in the middle of an apology was priceless.
@fuckinscopesalot
Fucking gold man. Shit way to go.
@@fuckinscopesalot First these Reds assholes stole Thom Brennaman from the Cubs, and this year they stole Castellanos from the Cubs. He's the guy that hit the home run BTW., and received exactly zero respect for hitting it.
@1987Powers
Commitment to your job lol
@shawnjoseph7522
Hilarious
@philpritchettphan
and it zooming in on the "Judgement Free Zone" banner mid-homerun was also great
@edu95596
I pride myself and think of myself as a man of faith, as there’s a drive into deep left field by Castellanos, it will be a home run, and so that’ll make it a 4-0 ballgame. I don’t know if I’m gonna be putting on this headset again.”
@sheogorath2657
Lmao
@lordBritish1
Now that’s a man that really likes his job. He’s just been fired and he still announces the home run
@DrunkenSlob
His faith is why he made that kind of joke 😂