The Mob Song
Original Cast - Beauty And The Beast Lyrics


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The Beast will make off with your children
He'll come after them in the night
No
We're not safe 'til his head is mounted on my wall
I say we kill the Beast

We're not safe until he's dead
He'll come stalking us at night
Set to sacrifice our children to his monstrous appetite
He'll wreak havoc on our village if we let him wander free

So it's time to take some action boys
It's time to follow me

Through the mist, through the woods
Through the darkness and the shadows
It's a nightmare but it one exciting ride
Say a prayer, then we're there
At the drawbridge of a castle
And there's something truly terrible inside

It's a beast, he's got fangs, razor sharp ones
Massive paws, killer claws for the feast
Hear him roar, see him foam
But we're not coming home
'Til he's dead, good and dead
Kill the beast

No, I won't let you do this

If you're not with us, you're against us
Bring the old man

Get your hands off me

We can't have them running off to warn the creature

Let us out

We'll rid the village of this Beast, who's with me?

I am! I am! I am!

Light your torch, mount you horse

Screw your courage to the sticking place

We're counting on Gaston to lead the way

Through a mist, to a wood where within a hunted castle
Something's lurking that you don't see every day
It's a beast, one as tall as a mountain
We won't rest 'til he's good and deceased
Sally forth, tally-ho! Grab your sword and your bow
Praise the Lord and here we go

We'll lay siege to the castle, and bring back his head

I have to warn the Beast, this is all my fault
Oh papa, what are we going to do?

Now, now
We'll think of something

We don't like what we don't understand
In fact it scares us
And this monster is mysterious at least
Bring your guns, bring your knives
Save children and and your wives
We'll save our village and our lives
We'll kill the Beast

I knew it, I knew it was foolish to get our hopes up
Maybe it would have been better if she'd never come at all

Could it be?
Is it she?
Scarableu! Invaders
Encroachers
And they have the mirror
Warn the master, if it's a fight they want
We'll be ready for them
Who's with me? Ah-ha

Take whatever booty you can find, but remember
The Beast is mine

Hearts ablaze, banners high, we go marching into battle
Unafraid although the danger just increased

Raise the flag, sing the song
Here we come, we're fifty strong
And fifty Frenchman can't be wrong
Let's kill the Beast

Pardon me, Master
Leave me in peace
But sir, the castle is under attack

Kill the Beast
Kill the Beast

This isn't working
Oh Lumiere, we must do something
Wait, I know

Kill the Beast
Kill the Beast

What shall we do, Master
It doesn't matter now
Just let them come

Kill the Beast




Kill the Beast
Kill the Beast

Overall Meaning

The Mob Song from Beauty and the Beast is a powerful anthem of fear and determination that resonates with the villagers as they prepare to hunt and kill the Beast. The lyrics depict the villagers' fear of the unknown and their belief that the Beast poses a threat to their children's safety. In their eyes, they are not safe until the Beast is dead, and they are willing to take violent action to achieve their goal. They are united in their desire to kill the Beast and take back control of their lives, and they are spurred on by their leader who calls for action.


The song shows how fear can lead to irrational behavior and how fear can cause a group of people to turn on an innocent individual. It also reveals the dangers of mob mentality and how it can spark violent behavior that can spiral out of control. The Mob Song is a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy, understanding, and respect for differences. It is also a commentary on the power dynamics in society and how they can lead to individuals being demonized and ostracized by others.


Line by Line Meaning

The beast will make off with your children
He'll come stalking us at night, Set to sacrifice our children to his monstrous appetite


He'll come after them in the night
He'll wreak havoc on our village if we let him wander free


We're not safe 'till his head is mounted on my wall
We're not safe until he's dead


I say we kill the beast!
So it's time to take some action boys, It's time to fol-low-me


Through the mist, through the woods, Through the darkness and the shadows, It's a nightmare but it's one exciting ride
We're counting on your stud to lead the way, Through a mist to the wood, where we see a haunted castle, Something's lurking that you don't see every day


Say a prayer, then we're there, At the drawbridge of a castle, And there's something truly terrible inside
It's a beast, just as tall as a mountain, We won't rest 'till he's good and deceased


Get your torch, mount your horse, Through your courage to the stinking place
Steady fourth, tally ho! Grab your sword, grab your bow, Let's get on and here we go


We'll lay siege to the castle, and bring back his head
We'll rid the village of this beast, who's with me


We don't like what we don't understand and in fact it scares us, And this monster is mysterious at least
Bring your guns, bring your knives, Save children and and your wives, So save our village and our lives


OH papa what are we going to do
We have to warn the beast this is all my fault


We'll think of something
Now, now


Take whatever booty you can find, but remember The beast is mine


If fifty Frenchmen can be wrong Let's kill the beast
Raise the ram, sing this song, Here we come at fifty strong


Pardon me, Master Leave me in peace But sir! The castle is under attack


Kill the Beast Kill the Beast
This isn't working, Wait, I know


What shall we do, Master It doesn't matter now Just let them come Kill the Beast Kill the Beast Kill the Beast




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Howard Elliott Ashman, Alan Menken

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@catherine5322

[VILLAGER]
We're not safe until he's dead!

[VILLAGER]
He'll come stalking us at night!

[VILLAGER]
Set to sacrifice our children to his monstrous appetite!

[VILLAGER]
He'll wreck havoc on our village if we let him wander free!

[GASTON]
So it's time to take some action boys, it's time to follow me!

Through the mist, through the wood, through the darkness and the shadows
It's a nightmare, but it's one exciting ride!
Say a prayer then we're there at a drawbridge of a castle, and there's something truly terrible inside!
It's a beast! He's got fangs, razor sharp ones! Massive paws, killer claws for the feast!
Hear him roar, see him foam but we're not coming home til' he's dead! Good and dead!

[GASTON, MOB]
Kill the beast!

[MOB]
Light your torch! Mount your horse!

[GASTON]
Screw your courage to the sticking place!

[MOB]
We're counting on Gaston to lead the way!

[GASTON]
Call it war, call it threat!
You can bet they all will follow, for at times like this they'll do just as I say!

[LEFOU]
There's a beast running wild, there's no question.
But I fear the wrong Monster's released…

[MOB]
Sally forth! Tally ho! Grab your sword! Grab your bow! Raise them up and here we go!

We don't like what we don't understand, in fact it scares us! And this monster is mysterious at least!
Bring your guns, bring your knives save your children and your wives!
We'll save our village and our lives!
We'll kill the beast!

[GASTON, MOB]
Hearts ablaze, banners high! We go marching into battle! Unafraid although the danger just increased!

[MOB]
Raise the flag, sing the song! Here we come, we're fifty strong
And fifty Frenchmen can't be wrong! Let's kill the beast!
Kill the beast! Kill the beast!



Hope you guys enjoy, it took me a little while to get some of the lyrics.
This, "Gaston", and "Evermore" have to be my top three favorite songs from the movie! 💜



@lilianrens8248

ENSEMBLE]
We're not safe until he's dead
He'll come stalking us at night
Set to sacrifice our children
To his monstrous appetite
He'll wreak havoc on our village
If we let him wander free

[GASTON]
So it's time to take some action, boys
It's time to follow me!

Through the mist, through the wood
Through the darkness and the shadows
It's a nightmare, but it's one exciting ride
Say a prayer, then we're there
At the drawbridge of a castle
And there's something truly terrible inside

It's a beast!
He's got fangs, razor-sharp ones!
Massive paws, killer claws for the feast
Hear him roar! See him foam!
But we're not coming home
'Til he's dead!
Good and dead!

[GASTON, ENSEMBLE]
Kill the Beast!

[ENSEMBLE]
Light your torch, mount your horse

[GASTON]
Screw your courage to the sticking place

[ENSEMBLE]
We're counting on Gaston to lead the way

[GASTON]
Call it war, call it threat
You can bet they all will follow
For in times like this, they'll do just as I say

[LEFOU]
There's a beast running wild, there's no question
But I fear the wrong monster's released

[ENSEMBLE]
Sally forth! Tally ho!
Grab your sword! Grab your bow!
Praise the Lord and here we go!

We don't like what we don't understand
In fact, it scares us
And this monster is mysterious at least
Bring your guns, bring your knives
Save your children and your wives
We'll save our village and our lives
We'll kill the Beast!

Hearts ablaze, banners high
We go marching into battle
Unafraid although the danger's just increased
Raise the flag, sing the song
Here we come, we're fifty strong
And fifty Frenchmen can't be wrong
Let's kill the Beast!

Kill the Beast!
Kill the Beast!



@marauteatime

Frank Lesher
Belle: You want proof? She me the Beast! There is your proof!
LeFou: Well, it IS hard to argue with that.
Gaston: This is sorcery! Look at this beast. Look at his fangs! His claws!
Belle: No! Don't be afraid. He is gentle and kind.
Gaston: She is clearly under a spell. If I didn't know better, I'd say she even CARED for this monster.
Belle: The Beast would never hurt anyone.
Gaston: We can't have her running off to warn the Beast. Lock her up. That creature will curse us all if we don't stop him! Well, I say we KILL THE BEAST!
The Mob Song begins



@tamira1060

Okay, I know people disagree but I think it's vry clear why gaston does all this:

1. We was the leader of the army years ago, thats also why all the villagers loved him (and because he is hot)
2. There wasn't a war in many years so he wanted some action, he says in the song 'It's a nightmare but it's one exiting ride' and he says 'Call it war, call it threat!' He thinks: finally a war again now I can do the only thing I'm good at
3. He is angry because why is the only girl that gives him "that sense of je ne sais quoi'" also the only girl that don't love him.
4. He's also angry at th beast because he locked Belle, his "future wife"
5. the whole village count on him to save the village because he is the big army leader and the people are affraid
6. He is a person who makes quick decisions, he goes on his instinct.
7. If you think of a beast, I'm sure you don't think he can be kind and honest. If you saw him, you would probably try to hurt or kill him or you run away.

I think 7 reasons is enough.
Btw, English is not my language so if it is't very good....



All comments from YouTube:

@dejaypage1575

Okay, Luke really plays up the evil,in this. His voice isn't as deep, but this plays his manipulative side

@orbarel3435

Dejay Page his voice is perfect!!

@KatyaArifinisnotreal

Dejay Page Exactly what I was thinking! There's more malice in his voice than the original.

@rainstarflowerdroplets9624

Carla Rosado Rodriguez it's wonderful too just like the 1994

@Augiegrl12

I know! My heart was pounding! :D

@daniellejordan1906

Well as I told my friends, if he could play Dracula/Vlad in Dracula Untold, then he can play Gaston lol. I can't WAIT to see him in this movie!!

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@kosho88

"There's a beast running wild, there's no question. But I fear the wrong Monster's released..." I actually like this line...

@DarthWill3

I think it's "the real monster's released."

@shannondeyong4289

DarthWill3 No, Andres is right. It's "But I fear the wrong monster's released..."

It's chilling & on-point & I love it so much. It may be one of my favorite lyrics in the show. It's a small moment, but so dang good. I keep listening to this version of the song over & over. (And I adore the original movie soundtrack & the Broadway show is in my top 3-5 scores of all time.)

@nkirukaj2384

DarthWill3 no, they're right, it's "wrong" monster

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