Beauty and the Beast
Peabo Bryson feat. Celine Dion 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
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before and ever just as sure as the sun will rise
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Mmm, oh-oh-oh)
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
(Oh, oh, oh)
Tale as old as time (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong
Certain as the sun
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
(Oh, oh, oh-oh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)
Beauty and the beast
The lyrics of Peabo Bryson's song 'Beauty and the Beast' depict the story of two individuals who come from contrasting backgrounds and possess different personalities. The first stanza sets the scene for the tale, highlighting the fact that their relationship started off as two people just barely acquainted, but how things changed unexpectedly due to someone's actions. The song then moves on to portray the fear and apprehension both parties feel towards each other as they realize how different they are from each other. However, despite the initial obstacles, they find that they can change themselves and learn from each other's differences, even if it means acknowledging the things they were wrong about initially.
The chorus emphasizes the fact that their story is one that has been told and retold numerous times and is a classic tale of earning love beyond appearance. It symbolizes how this love is timeless despite the nuances of society and the changing trends of the world. The song's overall message is about how human nature is open to change, and people are capable of moving beyond their initial preconceptions, eliminating biases and finding understanding and growth in unlikely places.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh
Musical intro
Tale as old as time
This story has been around for a long time
True as it can be
The story is completely honest
Barely even friends
They hardly knew each other
Then somebody bends
But then someone changed their mind
Unexpectedly
In a way that was surprising
Just a little change
It only took a small thing
Small to say the least
To make a big difference
Both a little scared
But they were both afraid
Neither one prepared
And neither was ready
Beauty and the beast
They were different, but fell in love
Ever just the same
Even while things change
Ever a surprise
It can still be unexpected
Ever as before and ever just as sure as the sun will rise
But some things are constant, like the rising sun
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Music break
(Mmm, oh-oh-oh)
Music break
Certain as the sun
There are some things you can count on
Certain as the sun
Like the sun rising in the east
Rising in the east
Every morning
Tale as old as time
This love story has been around forever
Song as old as rhyme
It's told in so many different ways
Beauty and the beast
But it always ends the same
Tale as old as time
This love story has been around forever
Song as old as rhyme
It's told in so many different ways
Beauty and the beast
But it always ends the same
(Oh, oh, oh-oh)
Music outro
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)
Music outro
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Howard Elliott Ashman, Alan Menken
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Lyrics:
Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly
Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the beast
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before and ever just as sure as the sun will rise
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
Ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
(Oh, oh, oh)
Tale as old as time (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Tune as old as song
Bittersweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong
Certain as the sun
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
(Oh, oh, oh-oh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh)
Beauty and the beast
@BlackRedGray
Sorry Ariana and John. but you COULD NEVER TOP THIS.
@Ayveh
Exactly!
@lilihughes2827
Spearstacular yes , they can and they did.
@juliachallet
Lili Hughes r u kidding?
@cmt89497
Lili Hughes okay I get it, you may be a fan of either artist, but COME ON, this version here will never be topped. by NOBODY!!
@indirag4667
+Julia Chalet yup really, really stupid if she said that lol
@CarmelaMiles
This song reminds me I once was a child.
@joshuaong8654
Claudine Malis you and me both.
@carolbell4394
Claudine Malis amen, love this movie so much. growing up in the 90s was wonderful
@princessrose1671
Claudine Malis yes it does! Brings back the magic 😍😍😍