He also played the character of Gaylord Ravenal on Show Boat alongside Eddie Bracken, and Robert Mission on The New Moon.
The Mob Song
Richard White Lyrics
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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
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
The Mob Song from Beauty and the Beast is a passionate and powerful anthem of revenge against a cowardly creature that endangers the safety of humans. The villagers have been living in fear since the Beast entered their village and kidnapped Belle's father. They are now convinced that it is best to kill the Beast in order to ensure the safety of their children. The lyrics express the rage that the villagers feel towards the Beast, and their determination to kill him. The opening lines warn that the Beast will make off with their children, and that they are not safe until his head is mounted on their wall. The villagers are convinced that the Beast is a monster that will wreak havoc on their village if they let him wander free. So, they take it upon themselves to take some action and to follow Gaston as he leads them through the mist and into the darkness where the Beast resides. The powerful line "Screw your courage to the sticking place" shows the determination that the villagers have as they set off to kill the Beast.
The song is a powerful representation of human nature and the irrational fear of the unknown, as well as the consequences of violence and anger. It shows how fear can drive people to a point where they are willing to do anything to ensure their safety, even if that means taking the life of another. At the same time, it highlights the dangers of such thinking, warning us of the risks involved in blindly following a mob mentality. Ultimately, this song is a warning that we should take care not to let fear and anger drive us to violence and intolerance.
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 come stalking us at night, set to sacrifice our children to his monstrous appetite
No
We're not safe until he's dead
We're not safe 'til his head is mounted on my wall
We're not safe until he's dead
I say we kill the Beast
Kill the Beast
It's a beast, he's got fangs, razor sharp ones
A monstrous creature with fangs and razor-sharp claws
Massive paws, killer claws for the feast
A monstrous creature with fangs and razor-sharp claws
Hear him roar, see him foam
A monstrous creature with fangs and razor-sharp claws
But we're not coming home
We won't rest until he's dead
Til he's dead, good and dead
We won't rest until he's dead
If you're not with us, you're against us
Join us or be considered an enemy
We can't have them running off to warn the creature
We can't let them warn the Beast of our attack
We'll rid the village of this Beast, who's with me?
We'll kill the Beast, who's with me?
Light your torch, mount you horse
Prepare to ride towards the Beast's castle
Screw your courage to the sticking place
Summon courage for the upcoming fight
Through a mist, to a wood where within a hunted castle
Ride through the mist and woods to the haunted castle
Something's lurking that you don't see every day
A monstrous creature lies within the castle
We won't rest 'til he's good and deceased
We won't rest until he's dead
Sally forth, tally-ho! Grab your sword and your bow
Charge forward bravely towards the Beast
Pardon me, Master. Leave me in peace
Leave me alone
Kill the Beast
Kill the Beast
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Howard Elliott Ashman, Alan Menken
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