Part of Your World
Howard Ashman / Alan Menken Lyrics

Look at this stuff, isn't it neat?
The singer is showing off her collection and asking the listener to admire it with her.

Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
The singer believes she has everything she could ever want and wonders if the listener agrees.

Wouldn't you think I'm the girl The girl who has everything?
The singer is proud of her collection and thinks it defines her identity as someone who has it all.

Look at this trove, treasures untold How many wonders can one cavern hold?
The artist has discovered a new collection of treasures and treasures the chance to explore it.

Looking around here you'd think Sure, she's got everything
The artist acknowledges that others might think she has everything she could ever want, but she knows there's more out there to be desired.

I've got gadgets and gizmos a plenty I've got whozits and whatzits galore You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty! But who cares? No big deal, I want more
The singer has a vast collection of objects, but they don't bring her true happiness. She desires experiences and a life outside of her current situation.

I wanna be where the people are I wanna see, wanna see them dancing
The singer desires a social life and longs to be part of a larger community.

Walking around on those What do you call 'em? Oh, feet Flipping your fins you don't get too far Legs are required for jumping, dancing Strolling along down a What's that word again? Street
The artist is envious of humans who can walk and dance with their legs because it provides more freedom and a wider range of movement.

Up where they walk, up where they run Up where they stay all day in the sun Wandering free Wish I could be, part of that world
The artist desires to be part of the human world and the freedom it offers, rather than being confined to the underwater world.

What would I give if I could live Out of these waters? What would I pay to spend a day Warm on the sand?
The artist is willing to sacrifice anything to experience life outside of the underwater world, even though she knows it may be impossible.

Betcha' on land, they understand Bet they don't reprimand their daughters Bright young women, sick of swimming Ready to stand
The singer thinks the human world may be a better place for women because they have more freedom and are not judged as harshly as they are in her underwater community.

I'm ready to know what the people know Ask 'em my questions And get some answers What's a fire and why does it? What's the word? Burn?
The artist wishes to learn more about the human world and its customs, and isn't afraid to ask questions to discover that knowledge.

When's it my turn? Wouldn't I love, love to explore that shore up above? Out of the sea Wish I could be Part of that world
The singer is envious of those who have the opportunity to explore the human world and longs for her own chance to do so.