A Whole New World
Luis Marcel Powell Lyrics


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Ooh
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 now from way up here
It's crystal clear
That 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
With new horizons to pursue
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
Let me share this whole new world with you

And in my honest observation
During this operation
(Oh)
Found a complication in your heart
So long, 'cause now you've got
Maybe just two weeks to live
Is that the most the both of you can give?

A whole new world
(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
(Every turn a surprise)
With new horizons to pursue
(Every moment gets better)
I'll chase them anywhere
There's time to spare
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
(Where we will be)
A thrilling chase




A wondrous place
For you and me

Overall Meaning

The song "A Whole New World" by Luis Marcel Powell is from the Disney animated movie "Aladdin." The lyrics speak of a magical journey, asking the listener to come aboard and explore a whole new world, full of wonders and fantastic sights. The first few lines are directed towards Princess Jasmine, asking her to trust and to let her heart decide. The magic carpet ride is an unconventional mode of transportation that will take you through a high-flying tour, but the journey is unbelievably great.


The song's chorus talks about a fantastic new perspective, with nobody to direct, govern or say that you are dreaming. The freedom to enjoy the experience is limitless, and the feeling is indescribable. The verses continue to describe the ever-changing sights the listener can expect to see on the ride, noting that every turn is a surprise and that there are a hundred thousand things to see. With new horizons to pursue, the song suggests that the journey will be endless and the prospects for adventure will be plenty.


One of the unique features of this song is that it comes from an animated movie, but it still managed to win an Academy Award for Best Original song. The song quickly became popular worldwide, selling millions of copies, and cemented the movie's legacy. The track has also been covered multiple times by other artists, and its melody is still remembered to this day. "A Whole New World" has successfully maintained its place as one of the most significant songs in the Disney songbook.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh
Expressive reaction to something amazing


I can show you the world
Implying the ability to provide an extraordinary experience


Shining, shimmering, splendid
Describing the glory of the world to be shown


Tell me, princess, now when did
Requesting an answer from the princess


You last let your heart decide?
Asking when the princess made a decision based on feelings


I can open your eyes
Suggesting a chance for enlightenment


Take you wonder by wonder
Offering an experience of awe-inspiring discovery


Over, sideways and under
Describing the directions that will be taken


On a magic carpet ride
Illustrating the magical nature of the experience


A whole new world
Emphasizing the newness and novelty of the experience


A new fantastic point of view
Describing the intensity and excitement of the experience


No one to tell us no
Highlighting the freedom and lack of restrictions


Or where to go
Emphasizing the sense of direction and purpose


Or say we're only dreaming
Addressing a possible doubt or disbelief


A dazzling place I never knew
Expressing the wonder and amazement felt


But now from way up here
Suggesting a higher perspective and realization


It's crystal clear
Emphasizing the clarity of the realization


That now I'm in a whole new world with you
Acknowledging the shared experience and connection


Unbelievable sights
Expressing the awe-inspiring nature of what is seen


Indescribable feeling
Admitting the impossibility of describing the emotions evoked


Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling
Describing the movements and sensations experienced


Through an endless diamond sky
Depicting the infinite beauty and splendor of the surroundings


(Don't you dare close your eyes)
Commanding the other person to stay aware and engaged


A hundred thousand things to see
Emphasizing the multitude of possibilities and experiences


(Hold your breath - it gets better)
Suggesting to brace oneself for even more spectacular sights


I'm like a shooting star
Comparing oneself to a celestial phenomenon


I've come so far
Expressing the distance traveled and experiences gained


I can't go back to where I used to be
Acknowledging a change that makes returning impossible


With new horizons to pursue
Describing the opportunities and goals ahead


I'll chase them anywhere
Expressing the determination and passion to achieve those goals


There's time to spare
Suggesting that the journey does not need to be rushed


Let me share this whole new world with you
Indicating the desire to experience this together


And in my honest observation
Starting an honest and blunt statement


During this operation
Referring to the current situation


(Oh)
Exclamation of surprise


Found a complication in your heart
Discovered a medical issue


So long, 'cause now you've got
Suggesting that this is the end of the journey


Maybe just two weeks to live
Giving a timeframe for the remaining time


Is that the most the both of you can give?
Questioning the amount of effort and passion put into life


(Every turn a surprise)
Suggesting the constant sense of excitement and wonder


(Every moment gets better)
Highlighting the increase in happiness and positivity


That's where we'll be
Expressing the certainty and excitement of the future


(Where we will be)
Emphasizing the importance of the location


A thrilling chase
Describing the excitement and adventure to come


A wondrous place
Depicting the sense of amazement and awe to be felt


For you and me
Stating the importance of the shared experience




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