Belle
Rev. Richard White Lyrics
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It's a quiet village
Every day
Like the one before
Little town
Full of little people
Waking up to say
Bonjour
Bonjour Bonjour Bonjour
There goes the baker with his tray, like always
The same old bread and rolls to sell
Every morning just the same
Since the morning that we came
To this poor provincial town
Good Morning, Belle
'Morning, Monsieur
Where are you off to
The bookshop. I just finished the most wonderful story
about a beanstalk and an ogre and a
That's nice. Marie, the baguettes hurry up
Look there she goes that girl is strange, no question
Dazed and distracted, can't you tell
Never part of any crowd
'Cause her head's up on some cloud
No denying she's a funny girl that Belle
Bonjour
Good day
How is your family
Bonjour
Good day
How is your wife
I need six eggs
That's too expensive
There must be more than this provincial life
Ah, Belle
Good Morning. I've come to return the book I borrowed
Finished already
Oh, I couldn't put it down. Have you got anything new
Ha Ha! Not since yesterday
That's all right. I'll borrow, this one
That one? But you've read it twice
Well, it's my favorite! Far off places, daring sword fights
magic spells, a prince in disguise
If you like it all that much, it's yours
But sir
I insist
Well, thank you. Thank you very much
Look there she goes that girl is so peculiar
I wonder if she's feeling well
With a dreamy far-off look
And her nose stuck in a book
What a puzzle to the rest of us is Belle
Oh, isn't this amazing?
It's my favorite part because you'll see
Here's where she meets Prince Charming
But she won't discover that it's him 'til chapter three
Now it's no wonder that her name means "beauty"
Her looks have got no parallel
But behind that fair facade
I'm afraid she's rather odd
Very diff'rent from the rest of us
She's nothing like the rest of us
Yes, diff'rent from the rest of us is Belle
Wow! You didn't miss a shot, Gaston, You're the greatest
hunter in the whole world!
I know.
No beast alive stands a chance against you. Ha ha ha and
no girl, for that matter.
It's true, LeFou. And I've got my sights set on that one
Hmm the inventor's daughter
She's the one - the lucky girl I'm going to marry
But she's
The most beautiful girl in town.
I know, but
That makes her the best. And don't I deserve the best
Well, of course! I mean you do, but
Right from the moment when I met her, saw her
I said she's gorgeous and I fell
Here in town there's only she
Who is beautiful as me
So I'm making plans to woo and marry Belle
Look there he goes
Isn't he dreamy
Monsieur Gaston
Oh he's so cute
Be still my heart
I'm hardly breathing
He's such a tall, dark, strong and handsome brute
Bonjour
Pardon
Good day
Mais oui
You call this bacon
What lovely grapes
Some cheese
Ten yards
One pound
'Scuse me
I'll get the knife
Please let me through
This bread
Those fish
It's stale
They smell
Madame's mistaken
There must be more than this provincial life
Just watch, I'm going to make Belle my wife
Look there she goes a girl who's strange but special
A most peculiar mademoiselle
It's a pity and a sin
She doesn't quite fit in
'Cause she really is a funny girl
A beauty but a funny girl
She really is a funny girl
That Belle
The lyrics of Rev. Richard White's song "Belle" describe the daily routine of a small town girl named Belle who is perceived as a peculiar and bookish individual by the town's inhabitants. Although she stands out from the rest of the crowd, her beauty and unique character make her an object of fascination for the town's most eligible bachelor, Gaston. Gaston is portrayed as an arrogant and self-assured hunter, who sets his sights on Belle as the lucky girl he is going to marry. However, Belle has no interest in Gaston's affections and instead, she is captivated by the stories of adventure and fantasy she reads in her books. These books are her escape from the mundane provincial life she is trapped in, and she is always looking for something more meaningful.
The lyrics also highlight the contrast between the conventional and predictable life in the little town and Belle's unusual personality, which sets her apart from the rest of the community. Throughout the song, the inhabitants of the town repeat the same greetings and engage in the same mundane tasks day after day. In contrast, Belle is a dreamer who is constantly searching for something more exciting and adventurous. Her fascination with books and their stories leads her to encounter Prince Charming, who she does not recognize until chapter three in the story.
Overall, Rev. Richard White's "Belle" is a song about a young woman's journey of self-discovery while living in a small town. It draws attention to how her unique personality sets her apart from the rest of the crowd and how she is constantly searching for something more fulfilling in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Little town
This is a small village
It's a quiet village
It is peaceful and calm here
Every day
Each day that passes
Like the one before
Similar to the previous day
Little town
This small village
Full of little people
Inhabited by ordinary individuals
Waking up to say
Starting their day by saying
Bonjour
Good morning
There goes the baker with his tray, like always
The baker is going about his routine with his tray as usual
The same old bread and rolls to sell
He is selling the usual bread and rolls
Every morning just the same
Each morning, it is just like the previous ones
Since the morning that we came
Since we arrived in this town
To this poor provincial town
To this humble village
Good Morning, Belle
Belle is greeted with a good morning
'Morning, Monsieur
Belle replies to Monsieur in the morning
Where are you off to
Where are you going
The bookshop. I just finished the most wonderful story
I am going to the bookshop. I have just finished reading a fantastic story
about a beanstalk and an ogre and a
It involved a beanstalk, an ogre, and a...
That's nice. Marie, the baguettes hurry up
That sounds interesting. Marie, please hurry with the baguettes
Look there she goes that girl is strange, no question
Observe, that girl is peculiar, without a doubt
Dazed and distracted, can't you tell
She appears lost in thought and unfocused, can't you see
Never part of any crowd
She never seems to be a part of any group
'Cause her head's up on some cloud
Her mind is preoccupied with something
No denying she's a funny girl that Belle
There is no denying that Belle is an amusing girl
How is your family
How are the members of your family
How is your wife
How is your wife doing
I need six eggs
I require six eggs
That's too expensive
The price is too high
There must be more than this provincial life
Surely, there is something more fulfilling than this simple life
Good Morning. I've come to return the book I borrowed
Good morning. I have returned the book I borrowed
Finished already
Have you already finished reading it
Oh, I couldn't put it down. Have you got anything new
I was engrossed and couldn't stop reading it. Do you have any new books
Ha Ha! Not since yesterday
No, there have been no new books since yesterday
That's all right. I'll borrow, this one
That's fine. I will borrow this book then
That one? But you've read it twice
That specific book? But you have already read it twice
Well, it's my favorite! Far off places, daring sword fights
Well, it is my favorite! It takes place in distant locations, involves daring sword fights
magic spells, a prince in disguise
features magic spells and a prince disguised as someone else
If you like it all that much, it's yours
If you enjoy it so much, you can have it
But sir
But sir, I can't accept it
I insist
I am adamant about it
Well, thank you. Thank you very much
Thank you, I appreciate it greatly
Look there she goes that girl is so peculiar
Observe, that girl is incredibly odd
I wonder if she's feeling well
I am curious if she is feeling alright
With a dreamy far-off look
She has a distant and dreamlike expression
And her nose stuck in a book
She is engrossed in a book
What a puzzle to the rest of us is Belle
Belle is a mystery to the rest of us
Oh, isn't this amazing
Oh, this is truly incredible
It's my favorite part because you'll see
This is my favorite part because it will become clear
Here's where she meets Prince Charming
This is where she encounters her true love
But she won't discover that it's him 'til chapter three
However, she will not realize it is him until chapter three
Now it's no wonder that her name means "beauty"
It is not surprising that her name signifies "beauty"
Her looks have got no parallel
Her appearance is unmatched
But behind that fair facade
However, beneath her beautiful exterior
I'm afraid she's rather odd
I fear that she is quite peculiar
Very diff'rent from the rest of us
She is significantly distinct from the rest of us
She's nothing like the rest of us
She does not resemble anyone else
Yes, diff'rent from the rest of us is Belle
Indeed, Belle is unlike the rest of us
Wow! You didn't miss a shot, Gaston, You're the greatest
Impressive! You did not miss a shot, Gaston. You truly are the best
hunter in the whole world!
hunter in the entire world!
I know
I am aware
No beast alive stands a chance against you
No creature stands a chance against you
Ha ha ha and no girl, for that matter
Ha ha ha, not even a girl can compete with you
It's true, LeFou. And I've got my sights set on that one
That is true, LeFou. I have set my sights on that particular girl
Hmm the inventor's daughter
Hmmm, she is the daughter of an inventor
She's the one - the lucky girl I'm going to marry
She is the one - the fortunate girl I am going to marry
But she's
However, she is
The most beautiful girl in town
The most beautiful girl in the village
I know, but
I am aware of that, but
That makes her the best
That fact alone makes her the best
And don't I deserve the best
And don't I deserve the best as well
Well, of course! I mean you do, but
Well, of course! I mean, you deserve the best, but
Right from the moment when I met her, saw her
From the very moment I met her, saw her
I said she's gorgeous and I fell
I instantly deemed her as stunning, and I fell in love
Here in town there's only she
In this town, she is the only one
Who is beautiful as me
Who is as beautiful as I am
So I'm making plans to woo and marry Belle
Therefore, I am strategizing to court and marry Belle
Look there he goes
Observe, there he goes
Isn't he dreamy
Isn't he charming and attractive
Monsieur Gaston
Monsieur Gaston, the one and only
Oh he's so cute
Oh, he is so adorable
Be still my heart
My heart, please calm down
I'm hardly breathing
I am having difficulty breathing
He's such a tall, dark, strong and handsome brute
He is an incredibly tall, dark, strong, and handsome man
Pardon
Excuse me
Mais oui
Of course
You call this bacon
You refer to this as bacon
What lovely grapes
These grapes are delightful
Some cheese
I would like some cheese
Ten yards
I need ten yards of fabric
One pound
I would like one pound of this item
'Scuse me
Excuse me
I'll get the knife
I will fetch the knife
Please let me through
Kindly allow me to pass
This bread
Give me this bread
Those fish
I would like those fish
It's stale
These are stale
They smell
They give off an unpleasant odor
Madame's mistaken
Madame is mistaken
Just watch, I'm going to make Belle my wife
Just wait and see, I will make Belle my wife
Look there she goes a girl who's strange but special
Observe, there she goes, a girl who is peculiar yet unique
A most peculiar mademoiselle
An incredibly odd young lady
It's a pity and a sin
It is unfortunate and regrettable
She doesn't quite fit in
She does not really belong here
'Cause she really is a funny girl
Because she truly is an amusing girl
A beauty but a funny girl
Beautiful, yet filled with humor
She really is a funny girl
She genuinely is a funny girl
That Belle
That is Belle
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alan Menken, Howard Ashman
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