Prince Ali
Will Smith 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 brand new star!
Oh come, be the first on your block to meet his eye!
Make way! Here he comes!
You're gonna love this guy!
Prince Ali! Fabulous he! Ali Ababwa
Show some respect, Genuflect, down on one knee
Now, try your best to stay calm
Brush up your Friday 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
Fellas he's got (seventy-five golden camels) woo! Uh-huh
Now the ladies, what he got? (Purple peacocks, he's got fifty-three)
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
When it comes to exotic-type mammals
Everybody help me out!
(He's 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 in my knees, yummy boy!
So 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 got some monkeys, a bunch of monkeys
(And to view them he charges no fee)
(He's generous, so generous)
(He's got ten-thousand 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 A- we're waiting for you!
We're not going 'til you go
You can do it!
There it is!
Prince Ali, amorous he! Ali Ababwa
Heard your princess was hot! Where is she?
And that, good people, is why
he got all cute and dropped by
With (sixty elephants, llamas galore) for real?
(With his bears and lions, a brass band and more) what?
(With his forty fakirs, his cooks, his bakers)
(His birds that warble on key)
Make way for Prince Ali!
The song "Prince Ali" is a celebration of the arrival of Prince Ali, a new and exotic figure in the old bazaar. The song's lyrics encourage the people to make way for the prince, who is characterized as fabulous, mighty, and handsome. The song draws heavily on Arabic and Middle Eastern culture, with references to camels, peacocks, and exotic mammals. The lyrics call on the people to show respect and genuflect before the prince, an indication of his power and status.
The song's lyrics also emphasize Prince Ali's generosity, as expressed through his zoo, servants, and flunkies. The people are encouraged to gawk, grovel, and stare at him, reinforcing Ali's status as an exotic and powerful figure. The song is notable for its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and joyful celebration of the prince's arrival.
Overall, "Prince Ali" is a fun and exuberant song that celebrates the arrival of an exotic and powerful figure in the old bazaar. The song's lyrics draw heavily on Arabic and Middle Eastern culture, with references to exotic animals, servants, and flunkies. The song's joyful energy and upbeat melody make it a memorable and entertaining addition to the Disney animated classic "Aladdin."
Line by Line Meaning
Make way for Prince Ali
Prepare the way for the arrival of Prince Ali
Say hey! It's Prince Ali
Announcing the arrival of Prince Ali
Hey! Clear the way in the old bazaar
Clear the path in the crowded bazaar
Hey you! Let us through! It's a brand new star!
Urging people to let Prince Ali pass through
Oh come, be the first on your block to meet his eye!
Encouraging people to be the first to meet Prince Ali
Make way! Here he comes!
Announcing the approach of Prince Ali
Ring bells! Bang the drums!
Making noise to celebrate Prince Ali's arrival
You're gonna love this guy!
Expressing confidence that people will love Prince Ali
Prince Ali! Fabulous he! Ali Ababwa
Introducing Prince Ali as a fabulous person with the name Ali Ababwa
Show some respect, Genuflect, down on one knee
Asking people to show respect to Prince Ali by genuflecting and kneeling
Now, try your best to stay calm
Requesting people to stay calm in the presence of Prince Ali
Brush up your Friday salaam
Asking people to prepare and practice their religious greeting for Friday
Then come and meet his spectacular coterie
Inviting people to meet Prince Ali's impressive group of associates
Prince Ali, mighty is he, Ali Ababwa
Describing Prince Ali as a mighty person with the name Ali Ababwa
Strong as ten regular men, definitely!
Comparing Prince Ali's strength to that of ten regular men
He faced the galloping hordes
Referring to a moment when Prince Ali faced an armed enemy
A hundred bad guys with swords
Describing the enemy as a group of a hundred sword-wielding bad guys
Who sent those goons to their lords? Why, Prince Ali
Implying that Prince Ali defeated and captured the enemy and presented them to their rulers
Fellas he's got (seventy-five golden camels) woo! Uh-huh
Announcing one of Prince Ali's possessions, which are seventy-five golden camels
Now the ladies, what he got? (Purple peacocks, he's got fifty-three) Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Announcing another of Prince Ali's possessions, which are fifty-three purple peacocks
When it comes to exotic-type mammals
Referring to Prince Ali's collection of exotic animals
Everybody help me out!
Encouraging everyone to join in the excitement of the moment
(He's got a zoo, I'm telling you)
Reiterating that Prince Ali has a large collection of animals
(It's a world-class menagerie)
Describing Prince Ali's animal collection as a world-class menagerie
Prince Ali! Handsome is he, Ali Ababwa
Describing Prince Ali as a handsome person with the name Ali Ababwa
That physique! How can I speak, weak in my knees, yummy boy!
Impressed by Prince Ali's physical appearance and feeling weak in the knees
So get on out in that square
Encouraging everyone to come out to the square
Adjust your veil and prepare
Asking women to adjust their veils and prepare to meet Prince Ali
To gawk and grovel and stare at Prince Ali
Expecting people to look at and show their admiration for Prince Ali
(He's got ninety-five white Persian monkeys)
Announcing that Prince Ali has ninety-five white Persian monkeys
He got some monkeys, a bunch of monkeys
Reiterating that Prince Ali has many monkeys
(And to view them he charges no fee)
Stating that Prince Ali does not charge people to view his monkeys
(He's generous, so generous)
Characterizing Prince Ali as a very generous person
(He's got ten-thousand servants and flunkies)
Announcing that Prince Ali has ten thousand servants and flunkies
(Proud to work for him!)
Implying that Prince Ali is a great and respected leader
(They bow to his whim love serving him)
Describing Prince Ali's servants and flunkies as very loyal and respectful to him
(They're just lousy with loyalty to Ali! Prince Ali!)
Further emphasizing the loyalty of Prince Ali's servants and flunkies
Prince A- we're waiting for you!
Urging Prince Ali to appear
We're not going 'til you go
Expressing determination to wait for Prince Ali's appearance
You can do it!
Encouraging Prince Ali to come out
There it is!
Spotting Prince Ali's arrival
Prince Ali, amorous he! Ali Ababwa
Describing Prince Ali as an amorous person with the name Ali Ababwa
Heard your princess was hot! Where is she?
Asking where the princess is and expressing interest in her
And that, good people, is why he got all cute and dropped by
Explaining why Prince Ali came over
With (sixty elephants, llamas galore) for real?
Announcing that Prince Ali has sixty elephants and many llamas
(With his bears and lions, a brass band and more) what?
Reiterating that Prince Ali has many animals, including lions and bears, as well as a brass band
(With his forty fakirs, his cooks, his bakers)
Announcing that Prince Ali has forty fakirs, cooks, and bakers
(His birds that warble on key)
Describing the birds Prince Ali owns as highly talented and able to sing on key
Make way for Prince Ali!
Repeating the message to make way for Prince Ali
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Howard Elliott Ashman, Alan Menken
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