I've Got a Dream
Mandy Moore & Zachary Levi Lyrics


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I'm malicious, mean and scary
My sneer could curdle dairy
And violence-wise, my hands are not the cleanest
But despite my evil look
And my temper, and my hook
I've always yearned to be a concert pianist
Can'tcha see me on the stage performin' Mozart?
Tickling the ivories 'til they gleam?
Yep, I'd rather be called deadly
For my killer show-tune medley
Thank you!
'Cause way down deep inside
I've got a dream

He's got a dream!
He's got a dream!

See, I ain't as cruel and vicious as I seem!
Though I do like breaking femurs
You can count me with the dreamers
Like everybody else
I've got a dream!

I've got scars and lumps and bruises
Plus something here that oozes
And let's not even mention my complexion
But despite my extra toes
And my goiter, and my nose
I really want to make a love connection
Can't you see me with a special little lady
Rowin' in a rowboat down the stream?
Though I'm one disgusting blighter
I'm a lover, not a fighter
'Cause way down deep inside
I've got a dream
I've got a dream!

He's got a dream!
I've got a dream!
He's got a dream!

And I know one day romance will reign supreme!
Though my face leaves people screaming
There's a child behind it, dreaming
Like everybody else
I've got a dream

Tor would like to quit and be a florist
Gunther does interior design
Ulf is into mime
Attila's cupcakes are sublime
Bruiser knits
Killer sews
Fang does little puppet shows

And Vladimir collects ceramic unicorns!

I have dreams, like you, no, really!
Just much less touchy-feely
They mainly happen somewhere
Warm and sunny
On an island that I own
Tanned and rested and alone
Surrounded by enormous piles of money

I've got a dream!
She's got a dream!
I've got a dream!
She's got a dream!
I just want to see the floating
Lanterns gleam!

Yeah!

And with every passing hour
I'm so glad I left my tower,
Like all you lovely folks
I've got a dream!

She's got a dream!
He's got a dream!
They've got a dream!
We've got a dream!
So our diff 'rences ain't
Really that extreme!
We're one big team!
Call us brutal
Sick

Sadistic

And grotesquely optimistic

'Cause way down deep inside
We've got a dream!

I've got a dream!
I've got a dream!

I've got a dream!
I've got a dream!
I've got a dream!

I've got a dream!

Yes way down deep




Inside, I've got a dream!
Yeah!

Overall Meaning

The song "I've Got a Dream" from the movie Tangled is a cheerful musical number sung by various characters. The first character to sing the song is a thug named Hook Hand who sings about his secret passion for playing the piano. Despite his intimidating appearance, he has a dream of performing concert pianist and playing Mozart onstage. The other characters in the scene join in, revealing their own dreams even though their appearances and personalities may suggest otherwise. One character, who is physically unattractive, dreams of finding love with a special lady, while others have dreams of quitting their jobs to pursue floristry, interior design, mime, or puppetry.


The song "I've Got a Dream" is, at its core, a celebration of dreams and aspirations. It encourages the audience to embrace their passions and desires, even if they may seem unconventional or unattainable at first glance. The song also challenges stereotypes by showing that everyone, no matter how they may appear on the outside or how they have been labeled by society, has the right to pursue their own happiness.


The ensemble performance of the song, which features catchy lyrics and a lively melody, is a highlight of the movie Tangled. It offers an important thematic moment in the film, conveying the message that everyone has a dream that they should strive towards, and that there is value in embracing one's unique qualities and talents.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm malicious, mean and scary
I have a menacing appearance and behavior.


My sneer could curdle dairy
My angry facial expression is very intimidating.


And violence-wise, my hands are not the cleanest
I have a history of violent behavior and I'm not afraid to use it.


But despite my evil look
Although I look and act menacing, there's more to me than meets the eye.


And my temper, and my hook
My short fuse and my physical deformity make me seem like a villain.


I've always yearned to be a concert pianist
Contrary to my appearance, I've always had a love for music and would love to play the piano professionally.


Can'tcha see me on the stage performin' Mozart?
Imagine me performing Mozart on stage, playing the ivory keys like a pro.


Tickling the ivories 'til they gleam?
Playing the piano so well that the keys sparkle and shine.


Yep, I'd rather be called deadly
I would prefer to be recognized for my musical talent rather than my intimidating appearance.


For my killer show-tune medley
Performing a wonderful medley of show tunes that would have people captivated and entertained.


Thank you!
Thank you for considering my music dream, it means a lot to me.


'Cause way down deep inside
Despite my outward appearance, I have a softer side that desires something more.


I've got a dream
I have a dream like everyone else, something that I want to accomplish and fulfill.


He's got a dream!
We all have dreams that we want to achieve.


See, I ain't as cruel and vicious as I seem!
Although I appear evil, there's more beneath the surface that people don't see.


Though I do like breaking femurs
Although I enjoy violence, it doesn't make up my entire personality.


You can count me with the dreamers
I share the same aspirations as other people and I'm not just a brute.


Like everybody else
We're all human and we all have our hopes and dreams.


I've got scars and lumps and bruises
I bear physical scars from my history of violence and confrontations.


Plus something here that oozes
I have a physical ailment that causes me to ooze or exude something unpleasant.


And let's not even mention my complexion
My face and skin don't look good due to some health issues.


But despite my extra toes
I have some physical deformities that make me less desirable.


And my goiter, and my nose
I have some unusual physical features like a goiter and a large nose.


I really want to make a love connection
Despite my shortcomings, I'm looking for someone to love and connect with.


Can't you see me with a special little lady
Imagine me with a soulmate, someone special who sees beyond my appearance and loves me for who I am.


Rowin' in a rowboat down the stream?
Picture me enjoying a peaceful and romantic time with my partner, rowing down a stream in a boat.


Though I'm one disgusting blighter
Admitting that I'm not physically attractive and rather disgusting.


I'm a lover, not a fighter
Although I have a violent past, my true desire is to find love and connection.


Tor would like to quit and be a florist
Other people have their own desires and dreams, such as Tor who wants to become a florist.


Gunther does interior design
Another example of someone with their own aspiration and desire, Gunther who wants to do interior design.


Ulf is into mime
Ulf has a passion for mime and wants to pursue it as a career.


Attila's cupcakes are sublime
Attila is good at baking cupcakes and wants to take his baking skills to the next level.


Bruiser knits
Bruiser likes to knit and wants to make a professional career out of it.


Killer sews
Killer is good at sewing and is considering pursuing it further.


Fang does little puppet shows
Fang loves puppet shows and wants to create his own shows for a living.


And Vladimir collects ceramic unicorns!
Vladimir has a unique hobby of collecting ceramic unicorns, something that brings him joy and satisfaction.


I have dreams, like you, no, really!
I share the same desire and ambition as everyone else, I have my own dreams.


Just much less touchy-feely
My dreams may be different from others and may focus on materialistic gains rather than emotional or sentimental desires.


They mainly happen somewhere
My dreams exist mainly in my imagination and take place in a warm and pleasant place.


Warm and sunny
A beautiful and warm place where I can enjoy my dreams and fulfill my aspirations.


On an island that I own
A specific place where I can fulfill my dreams and aspirations comfortably, without any interruptions or obstacles.


Tanned and rested and alone
A relaxing and pleasant environment where I can rejuvenate my body and soul and focus on my dreams.


Surrounded by enormous piles of money
A place where I can enjoy financial comfort and stability, with enough money to fulfill my desires and dreams.


And with every passing hour
As time goes by, I become more and more confident and happy with my decision to leave my past behind.


I'm so glad I left my tower,
I'm happy that I overcame my fears and left my comfort zone to pursue my dreams and goals.


Like all you lovely folks
Like everyone else who's pursuing their dreams, I'm grateful for the opportunity to do so.


So our diff 'rences ain't
Our differences are not really significant when compared to our common desire to pursue our dreams.


Really that extreme!
Our differences are not that significant when we consider the fact that everyone has their own aspirations and goals.


We're one big team!
Despite our differences, we're all united in our pursuit of our dreams and goals.


Call us brutal
Although we may appear harsh, we're all pursuing something that brings us joy and fulfillment.


Sick
Although we may appear disturbed or unhealthy, we're all united in our pursuit of happiness and satisfaction.


Sadistic
Although we may appear cruel or vicious, we all have our own aspirations and dreams that we want to pursue.


And grotesquely optimistic
Despite our past and our appearance, we all have hope for a better future and we're excited to pursue our dreams.


I've got a dream!
I have my own aspiration and desire, something that I want to achieve and fulfill.


Yes way down deep
Beneath my appearance and behavior lies a deep desire and aspiration.


Inside, I've got a dream!
Inside of me, there's a dream that I'm excited and eager to pursue.


Yeah!
I'm excited and enthusiastic about my dream and what the future holds for me.




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: ALAN IRWIN MENKEN, GLENN EVAN SLATER

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