Part of Your World
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics
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Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
The girl who has everything?
Look at this trove, treasures untold
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Looking around here you'd think
I've got gadgets and gizmos a plenty
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty!
But who cares? No big deal,
I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see them dancing
Walking around on those
What do you call 'em? Oh, feet
Flipping your fins you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling along down a
What's that word again?
Street
Up where they walk, up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering free
Wish I could be, part of that world
What would I give if I could live
Out of these waters?
What would I pay to spend a day
Warm on the sand?
Betcha' on land, they understand
Bet they don't reprimand their daughters
Bright young women, sick of swimming
Ready to stand
I'm ready to know what the people know
Ask 'em my questions
And get some answers
What's a fire and why does it?
What's the word?
Burn?
When's it my turn?
Wouldn't I love, love to explore that shore up above?
Out of the sea
Wish I could be
Part of that world
The song "Part of Your World" is a iconic Disney ballad from the 1989 animated film The Little Mermaid that was later adapted for the Broadway production. It is performed by the main character, Ariel, who yearns to be part of the human world. The song starts with Ariel showing her collection of human things that she found underwater, expressing how much she wishes to leave the sea and become a human. She goes on to explain that she feels unfulfilled and wants more than just her current life under the sea. She dreams of walking on two legs, exploring the human world, and gaining knowledge about life on land.
The song is very relatable as people often find themselves wanting something more in life, and it’s a universal feeling to yearn for something that you don’t have. The lyrics capture Ariel's curiosity about the human world, and her willingness to understand and be part of it. The line "What's a fire? And why does it burn?" represents Ariel's innocence and curiosity towards human experiences. The song is very powerful, with the dramatic operatic vocal styling and the lyrics that resonate with so many people.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at this stuff, isn't it neat?
The singer is showing off their collection and asking if the listener thinks it's impressive.
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
The singer is wondering if the listener realizes just how much they have collected and how impressive it is.
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
The girl who has everything?
The singer is asking if the listener thinks they should be content because they have so much.
Look at this trove, treasures untold
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Looking around here you'd think
Sure, she's got everything
The artist is showing off their collection of treasures and wondering how many more wonders there are in the world.
I've got gadgets and gizmos a plenty
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty!
But who cares? No big deal,
I want more
The artist is listing all the things they have, but admitting that it's not enough - they still want more.
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see them dancing
The singer is expressing a desire to be around other people and participate in their activities.
Walking around on those
What do you call 'em? Oh, feet
Flipping your fins you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling along down a
What's that word again?
Street
The singer is contrasting their life in the water with life on land and listing the advantages of having legs.
Up where they walk, up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering free
Wish I could be, part of that world
The artist is lamenting their inability to be part of the world above and be free like the people who live there.
What would I give if I could live
Out of these waters?
What would I pay to spend a day
Warm on the sand?
The artist is asking rhetorically what they would do to be able to live outside the water and enjoy the beach.
Betcha' on land, they understand
Bet they don't reprimand their daughters
Bright young women, sick of swimming
Ready to stand
The artist is speculating that life on land is easier and more equal than under the sea, where women are reprimanded for being curious and adventurous.
I'm ready to know what the people know
Ask 'em my questions
And get some answers
What's a fire and why does it?
What's the word?
Burn?
The singer is eager to learn new things and is fascinated by things they have never encountered before, such as fire.
When's it my turn?
Wouldn't I love, love to explore that shore up above?
Out of the sea
Wish I could be
Part of that world
The artist is expressing their longing to explore the world above the water and be part of the community of people who live there.
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@liv7171
Maybe he's right
Maybe there is something the matter with me
I just don't see how a world that makes such wonderful things could be bad
Look at this stuff
Isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
The girl who has everything?
Look at this trove
Treasures untold
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Looking around here you'd think
Sure, she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
You want thingamabobs?
I've got twenty!
But who cares?
No big deal
I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walking around on those, what do you call 'em?
Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling along down the, what's that word again?
Street
Up where they walk, up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wanderin' free, wish I could be
Part of that world
What would I give if I could live out of these waters?
What would I pay to spend a day warm on the sand?
Bet'cha on land they understand
Bet they don't reprimand their daughters
Bright young women, sick of swimmin'
Ready to stand
And ready to know what the people know
Ask 'em my questions and get some answers
What's a fire and why does it, what's the word?
Burn?
When's it my turn?
Wouldn't I love, love to explore that shore up above?
Out of the sea
Wish I could be
Part of that world
@paultebo7668
Top 20 Disney Human Characters (Not Dangerous)
20. Mrs. Tweed (The Fox and the Hound)
19. Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
18. Andy Davis (Toy Story)
17. Meg (Hercules)
16. Milo Thatch (Atlantis: The Lost Empire)
15. Flynn Rider (Tangled)
14. Esmeralda (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
13. Anna (Frozen)
12. Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
11. Linguini (Ratatouille)
10. Cinderella (Cinderella)
9. Pacha (The Emperor's New Groove)
8. Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
7. Jane Porter (Tarzan)
6. Geppetto (Pinocchio)
5. Carl Fredricksen (Up)
4. Aladdin (Aladdin)
3. Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible (The Incredibles)
2. Merlin (The Sword in the Stone)
1. Eric (The Little Mermaid)
@gillianday4804
ARIEL -
Look at this stuff.
Isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl?
The girl who has.........everything?
Look at this trove.
Treasures untold.
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Looking around here you think:
"Sure, She's got everything."
I've got gadgets and gizmos aplenty.
I've got whozits and whatzits galore.
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty.
But who cares? No big deal. I want more.
I wanna be where the people are.
I wanna see. Wanna see 'em dancing.
Walking around on those...
What do you call 'em? Oh, feet.
Flipping your fins you don't get to far.
Legs are required for jumping, dancing.
Strolling along down a...
What's that word again? Street.
Up where they walk, up where they run.
Up where they stay all day in the sun.
Wondering free. Wish i could be.
Part of that World
What would i give, if i could live out of these waters?
What would i pay, to spend the day warm on the sand?
Betcha on land, they understand.
Bet they don reprimand their daughters.
Bright young women. Sick of swimming.
Ready to stand.
I'm ready to know what the people know.
Ask all my questions and get some answers.
What's a fire? And why does it....?
What's the word? Burn.
When's it my turn?
Wouldn't i love?
Love to explore that shore up above?
Out of the sea.
Wish I could be.........
Part of that World.
I love this song ever since i was a little girl
@TheYairgonzalez123
Look at this stuff
Isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
The girl who has ev'rything?
Look at this trove
Treasures untold
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Lookin' around here you'd think
(Sure) she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos aplenty
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
(You want thingamabobs?
I got twenty)
But who cares?
No big deal
I want more
I want to be where the people are
I want to see
want to see 'em dancin'
Walkin' around on those
(Whad'ya call 'em?) oh - feet
Flippin' your fins you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strollin' along down a
(What's that word again?) street
Up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wanderin' free
Wish I could be
Part of that world
What would I give
If I could live
Outta these waters?
What would I pay
To spend a day
Warm on the sand?
Betcha on land
They understand
Bet they don't reprimand their daughters
Bright young women
Sick o' swimmin'
Ready to stand
And ready to know what the people know
Ask 'em my questions
And get some answers
What's a fire and why does it
(What's the word?) burn?
When's it my turn?
Wouldn't I love
Love to explore that shore above?
Out of the sea
Wish I could be
Part of that world
@musicaltheatrefan2k226
Okay, I’ve got a random parody for y’all:
Look at this stuff…
GOD, IT’S DEPRESSING.
silence
Wouldn’t you think I’m “the pooch,
the pooch who gets pampered twice?”
Look at this book,
pages unturned.
How many candles won’t blow ‘til they’re burned?
Looking around here, you’d think –
in Aussie accent, eat your heart out Bluey and Porsha Crystal “Can I get pampered more than twice?”
normal accent I’ve been treated with phone calls, like, maybe.
They still know who I am as before.
Valley girl accent Want a sweet frozen rush that I saw at 7/11?
Like, it cost $17.
normal accent But who cares?
No big deal, I want more…
I wanna be… French accent where the boys are.
normal accent I wanna glow, through a show’r of petals,
feel like I’m flying on –
Oh, what does Prince Cornelius call them?
Oh, yeah. Wings.
“But wait, there’s more.”
I’ve more than survived it, like Catherine Parr.
But, change is required so that I’d feel settled,
twirling in tune, and it’s –
Uh, what did Rachel Zegler tell me it was?
Spring!
Up where they walk, everyone tries,
up where they say that love never dies!
Wandering free, wish I could be
part of that world.
piano starts to go off bounds now: Dame da ne… IT’S THE SAME CHORD PROGRESSION
Who would’ve thought, it’s all a plot
escaping my shelter?
And what would I say if there’s a way
I’d make some friends?
Betcha on ground they might be found
tanning on beaches where they swelter.
When I’m older, ‘stead of colder,
that would make sense!
Oh…
I’m ready to do what the land folk do.
Ask ‘em my questions
and solve some theories.
Who’s Eliza, and why does she sing that song…
“Burn”?
When it’s my chance, wouldn’t I care…
just to see something somewhere out there?
holds note and riffs it like hell
Far from my dreams,
wish I could be…
sings Think of Me cadenza Ah-h-h-h-h-h-h, ah-h-h-h-h-h-h, ah-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h-h, ah-AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! (that was a high soprano C#6!!!!!)
silence, then…
…part of that world.
soft flourish
piano plays final notes of “That Would Be Enough”
@allibell820
What must one do to obtain a voice like Sierra Boggess???? So beautiful!!
@MRGI0RGI0
work
@uhh..ok-then
@@MRGI0RGI0 lol
@enolamsamoht
Practice, practice, practice 👍!!!
@jtzzl3
A sea witch may help you with that!
@JumbledNoises.
Make a deal with a sea witch.
@jeffhietala1609
Fact:This song nearly was cut from the original 1989 film because Menken and Asherman thought it sounded too sad. We can certainly agree they made the right to keep this in.
@sydneymcgowan4483
"Bright young women/sick of swimming/ready to stand" makes me cry like a baby it's so beautiful
@kingprimarina2254
Yes same
@liv7171
Maybe he's right
Maybe there is something the matter with me
I just don't see how a world that makes such wonderful things could be bad
Look at this stuff
Isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
The girl who has everything?
Look at this trove
Treasures untold
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Looking around here you'd think
Sure, she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
You want thingamabobs?
I've got twenty!
But who cares?
No big deal
I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walking around on those, what do you call 'em?
Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling along down the, what's that word again?
Street
Up where they walk, up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wanderin' free, wish I could be
Part of that world
What would I give if I could live out of these waters?
What would I pay to spend a day warm on the sand?
Bet'cha on land they understand
Bet they don't reprimand their daughters
Bright young women, sick of swimmin'
Ready to stand
And ready to know what the people know
Ask 'em my questions and get some answers
What's a fire and why does it, what's the word?
Burn?
When's it my turn?
Wouldn't I love, love to explore that shore up above?
Out of the sea
Wish I could be
Part of that world