Cruella De Vil
Lalaine Lyrics


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Cruella De Vil, Cruella De Vil
If she doesn't scare you, no evil thing will
To see her is to take a sudden chill
Cruella, Cruella

The curl in her lips, the ice in her stare
The innocent children better beware
She's like a spider waiting for the kill
Look out for Cruella De Vil

At first you think Cruella is a devil
But after time has worn away the shock
You come to realize you've seen her kind of eyes
Watching you from underneath a rock

This vampire bat, this inhuman beast
She ought to be locked up and never released
The world was such a wholesome place
Until Cruella, Cruella De Vil

At first you think Cruella is a devil
But after time has worn away the shock
You come to realize you've seen her kind of eyes
Watching you from underneath a rock

Cruella De Vil, Cruella De Vil
If she doesn't scare you, no evil thing will
To see her is to take a sudden chill
Cruella, Cruella

The curl in her lips, the ice in her stare
All innocent children had better beware




She's like a spider waiting for the kill
Look out for Cruella De Vil

Overall Meaning

Lalaine's song Cruella De Vil, from the Disney movie 101 Dalmatians, is a musical tribute to the infamous and ruthless villain Cruella. The lyrics describe her evil persona and the fear that she can instill in everyone who crosses her path. The opening lines "Cruella De Vil, Cruella De Vil - If she doesn't scare you, no evil thing will" introduce the character as the ultimate symbol of evil. The song goes on to describe how her curling lips and piercing stare make the innocent children quake with fear. The line "she's like a spider waiting for the kill" emphasizes her predatory instincts and the danger she poses.


The second verse of the song tries to rationalize why Cruella is the way she is. The lyrics suggest that she may have been hiding in plain sight all along, but it took a while for people to realize her true nature. The lines "this vampire bat, this inhuman beast - she ought to be locked up and never released" suggest that she is beyond redemption and should be locked away forever. The song paints a picture of a world that was once peaceful, but has been thrown into chaos because of the likes of Cruella.


Overall, Lalaine's song Cruella De Vil is a dark and ominous musical tribute to one of Disney's most iconic villains. The lyrics create a vivid and terrifying image of a character who is evil incarnate.


Line by Line Meaning

Cruella De Vil, Cruella De Vil
Introducing the notorious Cruella De Vil


If she doesn't scare you, no evil thing will
Cruella is so frightening that if she can't scare you, nothing can


To see her is to take a sudden chill
The mere sight of Cruella is enough to give you goosebumps


Cruella, Cruella
Repeating her name for emphasis


The curl in her lips, the ice in her stare
Describing Cruella's evil facial features


The innocent children better beware
Cruella is a danger to all young, innocent kids


She's like a spider waiting for the kill
Cruella is patiently waiting for her next victim like a spider does for its prey


Look out for Cruella De Vil
A warning to stay away from Cruella


At first you think Cruella is a devil
People initially think Cruella is a mythical devil due to her evil nature


But after time has worn away the shock
As time passes, people become more accustomed to Cruella's evil ways


You come to realize you've seen her kind of eyes
People eventually recognize that they have seen other eyes similar to Cruella's before


Watching you from underneath a rock
Cruella is lurking in the shadows, watching from the darkness


This vampire bat, this inhuman beast
Describing Cruella as a blood-sucking bat and an inhuman creature


She ought to be locked up and never released
Cruella is so dangerous that she should be locked up and never allowed to roam free


The world was such a wholesome place
Before Cruella came along, the world was peaceful and virtuous


Until Cruella, Cruella De Vil
Cruella De Vil disturbed the world's peace and caused chaos


All innocent children had better beware
Reiterating the danger that Cruella poses to children




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mel Leven

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Comments from YouTube:

@pokefan213

wonder how many folks r listening to this now that the new Cruella is out lol

@kenyaholloway-reliford8213

This is the best Disneymania cover IMO. The jazziness fits.

@victoriaalvarez9159

The best years of Disney I feel nostalgic :'( Really were like the golden years for disney at that time...

@CoolGirl701

miss the old disney :[ i used to have this cd listened to this song ALL the time

@martingardner9124

reminds me of Michael Buble how sweet it is with that southwestern rock sound.

@goatgirltorie3119

didn't this girl play Miranda on Lizzie McGuire?

@flwrgrl13

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@laosaiking7424

LlamaLoverTox ii

@justaperson247

Yes

@curtthegamer934

She also played Kate in Annie.

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