A Whole New World
Lea Salonga Brad Kane Lyrics


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I can show you the world
Shining, shimmering splendid
Tell me, princess, now when did
You last let your heart decide!

I can open your eyes
Take you wonder by wonder
Over sideways and under
On a magic carpet ride

A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us no
Or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming

A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up here
It's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you

Now I'm in a whole new world with you

Unbelievable sights
Indescribable feeling
Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
Through an endless diamond sky
A whole new world
(Don't you dare close your eyes)
A hundred thousand things to see
(Hold your breath it gets better)
I'm like a shooting star
I've come so far
I can't go back to where I used to be

A whole new world
(Every turn a surprise)
With new horizons to pursue
(Every moment, red-letter)

I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you

A whole new world
(A whole new world)
That's where we'll be
(That's where we'll be)

A thrilling chase

A wondrous place





For you and me

Overall Meaning

The song "A Whole New World" by Lea Salonga and Brad Kane is a beautiful romantic duet from Disney's 1992 film Aladdin. The song is performed by the lead characters Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, as they ride on a magic carpet and discover a world of limitless possibilities. The song captures the essence of true romance, adventure, and the power of imagination. Aladdin proposes that he can show Jasmine a whole new world, beyond what she has ever seen, if she lets go of her fears and insecurities and allows her heart to take the lead in their journey.


The first stanza is an invitation from Aladdin to Princess Jasmine to explore a new world, a world that is full of wonder and adventure, a world that she has never experienced before. The choice of words used in the lyrics such as "shimmering splendid" and "magic carpet ride" are an indication of the magical and adventurous journey Aladdin is planning for them. The second stanza describes the amazing things they will see and experience on their journey together. The lyrics mention the endless diamond sky, which describes the vastness of the sky and how it holds limitless possibilities.


The chorus "A whole new world, A new fantastic point of view" emphasizes the difference between Jasmine's old world and the new world she will discover with Aladdin. The chorus is also an indicator of possibility, change, and the hope of a new beginning. The song is a celebration of the power of love and how it can transform the lives of those who embrace it.


Line by Line Meaning

I can show you the world
I have the ability to take you on a journey beyond your wildest imagination.


Shining, shimmering splendid
You'll see wondrous sights with vibrancy and shine.


Tell me, princess, now when did you last let your heart decide!
When was the last time you made a choice without the influence of others? Allow yourself to be open to new experiences.


I can open your eyes
I'll take you on a journey that will leave you in awe and wonderment.


Take you wonder by wonder
I will show you things you couldn't have imagined.


Over sideways and under, on a magic carpet ride
We'll be travelling in a way you never conceived possible, which will astound you.


A whole new world
We're venturing into unchartered territory, an unexplored world.


A new fantastic point of view
Your perspective will be transformed, in the most marvelous way.


No one to tell us no, or where to go
We are free to explore at our own will, no barriers to impede us.


Or say we're only dreaming
The experience may be surreal, but we are indeed living this moment.


A dazzling place I never knew but when I'm way up here, it's crystal clear
This new realm is so captivating that it leaves me speechless, but my emotions are intensely clear.


That now I'm in a whole new world with you
I am experiencing something completely new in your company.


Unbelievable sights
What we are seeing, and experiencing is beyond what most people thought possible.


Indescribable feeling
The sensation I feel is beyond what words can explain.


Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
We're moving in every possible direction, free from any constraint.


Through an endless diamond sky
The sky is a beautiful display of colors and shapes that feels limitless.


Don't you dare close your eyes
You don't want to miss a single moment of this extraordinary experience.


A hundred thousand things to see
There are numerous things we can witness that we haven't even seen yet.


Hold your breath it gets better
The experience is only going to get even more fantastic.


I'm like a shooting star
I'm moving so fast that I'm leaving a trail of light behind me.


I've come so far
I've grown and come a long way from where I began.


I can't go back to where I used to be
I can't return to the person I was before, as this new world has changed me.


Every turn a surprise
Every time we experience something new, it's an unexpected delight.


With new horizons to pursue
There are limitless possibilities ahead of us, we can go wherever we desire.


Every moment, red-letter
Every moment in this new world is noteworthy, memorable, and unique.


I'll chase them anywhere, there's time to spare
We can take as much time as we need to pursue these new horizons and experiences.


Let me share this whole new world with you
Allow me to explore this new world with you by my side.


That's where we'll be, a thrilling chase, a wondrous place, for you and me
We can go on a thrilling journey that leads us to unexpected wonders where both of us can enjoy and experience together.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Walt Disney Music Company, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN MENKEN, TIM RICE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@luna.bammer

This song originally performed in 1992 with both of them (Lea Salonga & Brad Kane) Wow!

A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us, "No"
Or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming
A whole new world
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up here
It's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you



All comments from YouTube:

@aaa_e

use me as a "nothing beats the original singers of a whole new world" button

@sherybas1245

So true!

@PopularNobody

Regina and peabo is the original

@aaa_e

PopularNobody thats not what i mean :/

@zanastasiaaqualinemaxwell7801

You should lusten to darren and morisette

@shrekisthebestfranchiseand5032

M O O N L I G H T . No

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@SheetMusicBoss

This made me so happy. Alan is such an incredible songwriter. And it was performed so beautifully. So much nuance and character. Absolutely fantastic ✨

@themuffinteers7612

reccomendation squad. I love this song to death

@AzulQueso_

I love the song part of a happy childhood 😊

@AzulQueso_

This feels me up with happier times

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