Beauty and the Beast
Mary Millar Lyrics
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Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the Beast
BELLE
Dance with me?
BEAST
No, I...
LUMIERE & COGSWORTH
Dance with her!
MRS POTTS
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong
Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast
The song "Beauty and the Beast" is a classic love story that talks about the main characters of the famous fairy tale. The opening lines of the song, sung by Mrs. Potts, set up the story's fundamental premise. The tale is as old as time, meaning it has been around for generations and generations. The lyrics also emphasize the fact that this is a story that captures the truth of human interactions; that is, how true love can arise from something small and unexpected.
Belle implores the Beast to dance with her, which he initially declines. However, the other characters, Lumiere and Cogsworth, urge him to dance with her, leading to the iconic ballroom scene in the Disney movie. The lyrics describe that the main characters were unsure and unprepared, which conveys the idea that the relationship between them was an unexpected and sudden change.
Furthermore, the song emphasizes the theme of transformation and acceptance, as Belle learns to look beyond the Beast's exterior and see the beauty within. The lines "finding you can change, learning you were wrong" signify this transformative power of love.
Overall, the song tells the story of a transformative and unexpected love story that proves the power of true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Tale as old as time
The story is an age-old tale
True as it can be
The story is truthful
Barely even friends
The two central characters were not close initially
Then somebody bends
One of them unexpectedly changes their mind
Unexpectedly
The situation changes without warning
Just a little change
The change was small
Small to say the least
The change was minor
Both a little scared
They were both afraid
Neither one prepared
Neither of them was ready for the situation
Beauty and the Beast
The title of the story
Ever just the same
It remains the same throughout time
Ever a surprise
It still manages to surprise despite being old
Ever as before
It remains unchanging
And ever just as sure
It is as certain as anything can be
As the sun will rise
As predictable as the sunrise
Tune as old as song
The melody is as old as the lyrics
Bittersweet and strange
The story is both happy and sad and unusual
Finding you can change
Eventually, one of the characters realizes they can change
Learning you were wrong
One of the characters acknowledges they were mistaken
Certain as the sun
It is as reliable as the sunrise
Rising in the east
As sure as the sun rises in the east
Beauty and the Beast
The title of the story
Tale as old as time
The story is a classic
Song as old as rhyme
The melody has been around as long as rhyming poetry
Beauty and the Beast
The title of the story
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@richardduployen6429
I don't think I heard he'd died. I met him and others at Mary's memorial service (the Actors' Church).
She still looked good (and acted well) as Rose.
I hope we find more examples of her lovely singing voice.
She was on an l. p. of excerpts from "Bless the Bride" with Peggy Mount.
I remember her in rewritten versions of Gilbert and Sullivan (Yum-Yum, and Phyllis as a photographer's model).
Also singing "Baubles, Bangles and Beads" carried by some men!
@imahick5723
Oh our Rose, that was beautiful
@jeffreydavies9036
Beautiful song . Sang by a beautiful looking lady with a superb voice.
@Mandeley100
Beautiful. What a treasure this lady was. RIP Mary. We miss you.
@blueskye6372
Blessed voice talent. Beautiful. How ironic given her show character Rose and her sister the Bucket woman Hyacinth singing. Rest in Paradise our Mary (Rose). 🙏💜🎵
@jamesreaves5534
A Beautiful song sung by a Beautiful Lady.
Ap Beautiful Lady inside and out with a Beautiful Soul to match. If you listen closely you can hear that She's giving everyone a piece of Her Beautiful Soul as She sings and it leaves an indelible mark upon you forever. Mary Millar, Drop-dead Gorgeous in all aspects of this song, the Lady, Her Person, Her Voice, Her expression, all of it!!
God Bless You Beautiful Lady!!
I'll Cherish Your memory always...
Jimmy in NC....
@alrob1658
May Millar was a great actress and had a beautiful voice. RIP Mary
@BroadwayBabyyy744
Our ROSE!!! WHAT AN UNDEREATED TALENT ON THE US SIDE!!! those of us who were/are British comedy fans were blessed just watching her
@BabyDollJenny1960
Love Her Singing R.I.P. Mary Miller She Was Beautiful
@selina5598
Glad to hear her sing. What a talent
@gib1jack
Wow, what an amazing voice!! RIP Mary, u will always be remembered...