Beauty and the Beast
Riverfront Studio Singers Lyrics
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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
Beauty and the Beast
Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise, woah
Ever just the same, oh
And ever a surprise, yeah
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
Oh-oh-ooh
Tale as old as time, a-a-ay
Tune as old as song, oh
Bitter-sweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong, woah
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
Woah a-a-ay
Beauty and
Beauty and the Beast
The song “Beauty and the Beast” by Riverfront Studio Singers tells the story of two very different individuals who develop a deep connection over time. The first verse describes the beginning of their relationship, stating that they were “barely even friends” until “somebody bends unexpectedly”. This suggests that one of them began to see the other in a new light, possibly due to an act of kindness or a change in perspective. The second verse highlights the fear and uncertainty that they both feel as their relationship deepens. Despite these concerns, they are “ever just the same” and “ever just as sure” of their feelings as the sun will rise. The bridge of the song acknowledges the bittersweet nature of their relationship, noting that it is “certain as the sun rising in the east” but also “finding you can change” and “learning you were wrong”. The final chorus repeats the title and main theme of the song, reinforcing the idea that this tale as old as time and song as old as rhyme is indeed the story of the “Beauty and the Beast”.
Through its lyrics, “Beauty and the Beast” encourages listeners to look beyond the surface and appreciate the complexity of human connection. The song’s message is that love can grow between the most unlikely of pairs, and that true beauty lies in compassion and understanding. The words are paired with a soaring melody that emphasizes the romantic and timeless quality of the story being told.
Line by Line Meaning
Tale as old as time
This story is a classic and has been told time and again.
True as it can be
The story is genuine and not a myth.
Barely even friends
Initially, the two characters were not close.
Then somebody bends
One of the characters decides to change the relationship.
Unexpectedly
The change in relationship was not anticipated.
Just a little change
The alteration was small but vital in their relationship.
Small to say the least
The change might seem trivial but had a significant impact.
Both a little scared
Both the characters were anxious about the change in their relationship.
Neither one prepared
They were not ready for the alteration.
Beauty and the Beast
The title characters of the story being referred to.
Ever just the same
The two characters had not changed their behaviour towards each other.
Ever a surprise
Their relationship continued to be unexpected.
Ever as before
They continue with their initial relationship before the change.
And ever just as sure
Their relationship is still reliable and trustworthy.
As the sun will rise, woah
Their relationship is as definite as the rising of the sun.
Ever just the same, oh
Their relationship never changed since the alteration.
And ever a surprise, yeah
Their relationship always continued to be unexpected.
Oh-oh-ooh
A vocalization without any significant meaning.
Tune as old as song, oh
The music of the song is classic and timeless.
Bitter-sweet and strange
Their relationship is a combination of happiness and sadness.
Finding you can change
They both realise they can alter their relationship.
Learning you were wrong, woah
They understood that their original view was incorrect.
Certain as the sun
Their relationship is definite and unbreakable.
Rising in the east
Highlighting the definite nature of their relationship as the sun rises.
Tale as old as time
Again, highlighting that the story is classic and timeless.
Song as old as rhyme
The song about their story is as classic as the story itself.
Beauty and the Beast
Referring again to the title characters of the story.
Woah a-a-ay
A vocalization without any significant meaning.
Beauty and
As the title characters of the story.
Beauty and the Beast
As the title characters of the story.
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.