Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times, Williams went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Good Will Hunting (1997). He also received two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and five Grammy Awards.
On August 11, 2014, Williams was found unconscious at his residence and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Marin County, California coroner's office said they believe the cause of death was asphyxiation.
Prince Ali
Robin Williams Lyrics
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Say hey! It's Prince Ali
Hey! Clear the way in the old Bazaar
Hey you!
Let us through!
It's a bright new star!
Oh Come!
Make way!
Here he comes!
Ring bells! Bang the drums!
Oh, you're gonna love this guy!
Prince Ali! Fabulous he, Ali Ababwa
Genuflect, show some respect
Down on one knee!
Now, try your best to stay calm
Brush up your Sunday salaam
Then come and meet his spectacular coterie
Prince Ali! Mighty is he, Ali Ababwa
Strong as ten regular men, definitely!
He faced the galloping hordes
A hundred bad guys with swords
Who sent those goons to their lords?
Why, Prince Ali!
He's got seventy-five golden camels
Purple peacocks
He's got fifty-three
When it comes to exotic-type mammals
Has he got a zoo?
I'm telling you, it's a world-class menagerie
Prince Ali! Handsome is he, Ali Ababwa
That physique! How can I speak
Weak at the knee
Well, get on out in that square
Adjust your veil and prepare
To gawk and grovel and stare at Prince Ali!
He's got ninety-five white Persian monkeys
(He's got the monkeys, let's see the monkeys)
And to view them he charges no fee
(He's generous, so generous)
He's got slaves, he's got servants and flunkies
(Proud to work for him)
They bow to his whim love serving him
They're just lousy with loyalty to Ali! Prince Ali!
Prince Ali! Amorous he, Ali Ababwa
Heard your princess was a sight lovely to see
And that, good people, is why he got dolled up and dropped by
With sixty elephants, llamas galore
With his bears and lions
A brass band and more
With his forty fakirs, his cooks, his bakers
His birds that warble on key
Make way for prince Ali!
The song "Prince Ali" is one of the most popular numbers in the Disney movie "Aladdin." The song is performed by Robin Williams's character, the charismatic blue Genie, who introduces Prince Ali to the people of Agrabah. The song begins with the Genie's booming voice announcing the prince's arrival, and the people are told to make way for Prince Ali. The Genie then describes Prince Ali's grandeur, his fantastic menagerie, his handsome physique, and his spectacular coterie. The Genie encourages the people to gawk and stare at Prince Ali as he makes his way through the city. The song is upbeat, energetic, and highly entertaining, with catchy lyrics and an infectious melody that will keep you tapping your feet.
The song "Prince Ali" is a highly exuberant and playful song that is full of puns and plays on words. The song's lyrics are cleverly crafted to reflect the character of the Genie, who is known for his witticism and quick thinking. The song is also packed with powerful words and phrases, such as "clear the way," "bright new star," "spectacular coterie," "world-class menagerie," "mighty is he," and "handsome is he." These phrases emphasize Prince Ali's grandeur, strength, and beauty, thus enhancing his larger-than-life persona. The song's structure is also unique, with each verse building up to the chorus, creating a sense of anticipation and excitement, making the song a perfect fit for the big-screen experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Make way for Prince Ali
Please clear the path for Prince Ali's arrival
Say hey! It's Prince Ali
Announcing the arrival of Prince Ali
Hey! Clear the way in the old Bazaar
Attention! Please move out of the way in the crowded marketplace
Hey you! Let us through! It's a bright new star!
Excuse me, Please make way for Prince Ali who is a rising new celebrity
Oh come! Be the first on your block to meet his eye!
Don't miss the chance to be the first to meet Prince Ali
Make way! Here he comes! Ring bells! Bang the drums!
Everyone should clear the way, announce Prince Ali's arrival, and celebrate it with music and excitement
Oh, you're gonna love this guy!
Prince Ali is amazing and will win everyone's love and admiration
Prince Ali! Fabulous he, Ali Ababwa
Introducing Prince Ali who is glamorous, magnificent and is from the city of Ababwa
Genuflect, show some respect. Down on one knee!
Respectfully bow down and get down on one knee to show respect to Prince Ali
Now try your best to stay calm. Brush up your Sunday salaam. Then come and meet his spectacular coterie
Compose yourself and be poised, make sure to say a proper greeting, then come and meet Prince Ali's impressive entourage
Prince Ali! Mighty is he, Ali Ababwa
Introducing Prince Ali who is powerful and is from the city of Ababwa
Strong as ten regular men, definitely!
Prince Ali is as strong as ten ordinary men combined
He faced the galloping hordes. A hundred bad guys with swords. Who sent those goons to their lords? Why, Prince Ali!
Prince Ali faced and defeated a large group of enemies who sent those attacking them to their ultimate leaders
He's got seventy-five golden camels. Purple peacocks. He's got fifty-three. When it comes to exotic-type mammals. Has he got a zoo? I'm telling you, it's a world-class menagerie
Prince Ali has an impressive collection of exotic animals, including 75 golden camels and purple peacocks, along with many other rare animals. Prince Ali's collection is so large it could be considered a world-class zoo
Prince Ali! Handsome is he, Ali Ababwa
Introducing Prince Ali who is strikingly attractive and is from the city of Ababwa
That physique! How can I speak. Weak at the knee
Prince Ali's physical appearance is so impressive, it leaves one speechless and weak-kneed
Well, get on out in that square. Adjust your veil and prepare. To gawk and grovel and stare at Prince Ali!
Get outside to the courtyard, fix your attire, and prepare to be amazed by Prince Ali
He's got ninety-five white Persian monkeys. (He's got the monkeys, let's see the monkeys). And to view them he charges no fee. (He's generous, so generous)
Prince Ali has 95 Persian monkeys, and everyone is encouraged to see them for free, and Prince Ali is very generous with his collection
He's got slaves, he's got servants and flunkies. (Proud to work for him). They bow to his whim love serving him. They're just lousy with loyalty to Ali!
Prince Ali has a large number of slaves, servants, and flunkies who are proud and honored to serve him and show blind loyalty to him
Prince Ali! Amorous he, Ali Ababwa. Heard your princess was a sight lovely to see. And that, good people, is why he got dolled up and dropped by
Introducing Prince Ali who is passionate and romantic, and has heard about the beauty and charm of your princess, that's why he dressed up and came to visit
With sixty elephants, llamas galore. With his bears and lions. A brass band and more. With his forty fakirs, his cooks, his bakers. His birds that warble on key
Prince Ali comes with a grand procession consisting of 60 elephants, lots of llamas, bears, and lions, musicians, entertainers, chefs, bakers, and singing birds
Make way for Prince Ali!
Everyone should make way and respect the arrival of Prince Ali
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Howard Elliott Ashman, Alan Menken
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