Belle
Paige O'Hara Ensemble Lyrics
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Oh, can you imagine?
He asked me to marry him
Me, the wife of that boorish, brainless
Madame Gaston, can't you just see it?
Madame Gaston, his little wife, ugh
No sir, not me, I guarantee it
I want adventure in the great wide somewhere
I want it more than I can tell
And for once it might be grand to have someone understand
I want so much more than they've got planned
In the song Belle Reprise from the Disney movie Beauty and the Beast, Belle is processing the experiences she's had with the Beast. She starts by contemplating the fact that the Beast may have left her forever, wondering if he has truly gone. She then begins to reflect on Gaston's earlier proposal, mocking and rejecting his supposed affection for her. Belle thinks about what she truly wants in life, and how she deserves more than a simple life in the village. She longs for adventure in the great wide unknown, something beyond the boundaries of her village life, and someone to understand her desire to explore the world.
The song is powerful because it speaks to everyone's inner desire for something more, for growth and change, and for connection. The lyrics are beautifully written, and Paige O'Hara's emotional vocal performance brings the song to life. The song has become a fan favorite, and rightfully so. The song's highlights include Belle's keen insight as she delves into her own feelings and motivations, and her passionate delivery. Itโs a beautiful and powerful moment in the film, that illustrates the complexity of Belle's character and her yearning for more.
Line by Line Meaning
Is he gone?
Has the man who proposed to me left?
Oh, can you imagine?
The prospect of marrying him is unbearable.
He asked me to marry him
The man proposed to me.
Me, the wife of that boorish, brainless
The man is dull and unintelligent, and I canโt possibly be his wife.
Madame Gaston, can't you just see it?
Can you imagine me being a wife to Gaston, the muscle-bound brute?
Madame Gaston, his little wife, ugh
I can't stand the thought of being thought of as Gaston's possession.
No sir, not me, I guarantee it
Iโm certain I wonโt marry him.
I want much more than this provincial life
Iโm ambitious and desire to live a worldly, fulfilling life.
I want adventure in the great wide somewhere
I crave excitement and exploration beyond this small town.
I want it more than I can tell
My longing for adventure is immeasurable.
And for once it might be grand to have someone understand
It would be wonderful to have someone empathize with my aspirations.
I want so much more than they've got planned
I refuse to be trapped in a life predetermined by societal expectations.
Lyrics ยฉ Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: HOWARD ELLIOTT ASHMAN, ALAN MENKEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@t77777
It's nice to close your eyes and imagine a 55 year old Belle, greying, slightly wrinkled face, a little larger, but still happy dancing under the chandelier.
@michaelrebuyas113
Now that you've mentioned it, I can totally imagine her as an old woman, telling (singing, actually) her life and love story with Prince Adam to their grandchildren.
@rockym9981
Michael Rebuyasย And then the French Revolution comes along, and peasants raid the castle and kill Belle and the Beast.
@bradleyhale5012
Laughlin Murphin you must be fun at parties.
@TherealRNOwwfpooh
Thomas Brooksย Well, Belle and Adam share the same country as Quasimodo, Pheabus, Esmeralda, etc. That means, the Beast and Hunchback would probably have lots to talk about, what being considered monsters and such. XD
@Teddy-iv2sc
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@flyingsaucers6870
This is so cute it's like hearing belle when she's older
@bluesamuraixx6994
Yeah!
@Stu228
and after hundreds of packs of Marlboro cigarettes.
@nayleiimanina9894
Stu228 fuck you, she's sounds great!