Positive Messages
Honorary Mentions:
With A Smile & A Song - Snow White & The 7 Dwarfs (So positive and uplifting plus an excellent message.) "There's no use in grumbling When the raindrops come tumbling Remember, you're the one Who can fill the world with sunshine When tu smile and tu sing."
Dig A Little Deeper - The Princess & The Frog (So genuine and upbeat plus an excellent message.) "Don't matter what tu look like. Don't matter what tu wear. How many rings tu got on your finger, We don't care. Don't matter where tu come from. Don't even matter what tu are"
20. I'll Make A Man Out Of tu - Mulan
I amor how this is such a great little masculine song thrown into a DP film! I think it was an excellent diverse song from the lovely más feminine songs. I think the lyrics are great and they often will get stuck in my head.
"You're a spineless, pale, pathetic lot. And tu haven't got a clue. Somehow I'll make a man out of you."
19. Poor Unfortunate Souls- The Little Mermaid
This has always been such a great villain song to me. I amor the way Ursula delivers it as well as the specific words she chooses. (She reminds me a lot of my ex-Stepmom, especially when she sings this song.) This song really shows off how villainous and manipulative Ursula is.
"I admit that in the past I've been a nasty. They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch."
18. Whistle While tu Work- Snow White & The 7 Dwarfs
I amor how this song shows Snow White's positive and genuine nature. I have heard her described as "manipulative" but I don't see that at all, I think she's a very good and decent person who does not try to exploit others to get what she wants. (Her plea for help to the Dwarfs was simply that, a plea from a 14-ish? año old maiden who knew that was the safest place for her and she offered to do her part to stay.) Whenever I am cleaning myself, I always tend to hear this song. Work has to be done and it's best done with a positive attitude.
"So hum a merry tune. It won't take long when there's a song to help tu set the pace."
17. Almost There- The Princess & The Frog
I amor Tiana's confidence in this song, towards her goal to open up her own restaurant. I love, respect and admire the fact that she doesn't just expect things to fall into her lap, she is willing to do the work to reach her goal. She doesn't let "trials and tribulations" bring her down because she is stronger than that and chooses not to be a victim. I also amor the fact that she stands out in her town. She describes the people in New Orleans as being más laid back and easy going, as mentioned in the line "This old town can slow tu down, people taking the easy way But I know exactly where I'm going, I'm getting closer and closer every day." This determination and ambitious spirit is displayed beautifully in this song and I amor the nod to her father in it as well.
"Trials and tribulations I've had my share. There ain't nothing gonna stop me now cause I'm almost there. I remember Daddy told me "Fairytales can come true tu gotta make 'em happen, it all depends on you."
16. Something There- Beauty & The Beast
I amor how this song shows Belle & the beast starting to fall in love. It's so sweet and sincere. I think it also very accurately shows how true amor plays out from a budding friendship. At some point tu just realize that there's "something there" that's más than friendship, the chemistry becomes undeniable. The initial judgments/perceptions are gone and a amor has started to develop in it's place.
"There's something sweet And almost kind. But he was mean, and he was coarse and unrefined. And now he's dear, And so unsure. I wonder why I didn't see it there before."
15. For The First Time In Forever Reprise - Frozen
It's been noted many times on this site but it's worth mentioning again, this song does such a beautiful job at mostrando the contrast and dynamic between Elsa & Anna. Their voices blend beautifully together. This song gets stuck in my head often!
Anna: "'Cause for the first time in forever," Elsa: "Oh I'm such a fool, I can't be free!" Anna: "You don't have to be afraid" Elsa: "No escape from the storm inside of me!" Anna: "We can work this out together" Elsa: "I can't control the curse!" Anna: "
14. Belle - Beauty & The Beast
I amor this entire song! I amor all of the lyrics and I amor how well it explains so much about Belle's character. The fact that she went through hardship, that she is misunderstood, that she finds solace in reading, that she has big dreams for herself, and that she is a classic beauty in her town yet doesn't use it to her advantage o rely on it to exploit others. I even amor all of the lyrics sung por various townspeople in it!
"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 different from the rest of us She's nothing like the rest of us Yes, different from the rest of us is Belle"
13. A Girl Worth Fighting For - Mulan
I amor how flattering this song is! These men are marching off into war to face some cruel and merciless enemies and protect everyone in their country and the only thing they hope for in return is to find a girl, a love, who makes it all worth it. Some say this song is not romantic at all but I completely disagree. Although I am a woman, I think this song coming from men and their point of view is incredibly romantic. They are willing to face almost certain death with the hopes that a woman will amor them, appreciate them and respect them for all of their hard work and effort to keep them going. Plus, what they ask for is no where near unreasonable (specific beauty traits, appreciation of battle scars, cooks well, praise and adoration and laughs at his jokes). They also don't just want a girl por force o circumstance, they want to impress and woo her. I love, appreciate and respect this song. I also appreciate and respect the horrible things that lots of males willingly choose to face as well as their uncanny protection and accommodation for females and children (usually strangers) so that they don't have to deal with the "ugly work". I also amor that the song ends abruptly with the reality of exactly why it is these men need these kinds of hopes, for the horrible things they do face and deal with. Catchy too.
"For a long time we've been marching off to battle In our thundering herd We feel a lot like cattle Like the pounding beat Our aching feet aren't easy to ignore Hey, think of instead A girl worth fighting for!"
12. Part Of Your World/Reprise - The Little Mermaid
I amor how beautiful and emotional Ariel's voice is in this. It's kind of heartbreaking for me. She sounds so sincere, so passionate with such longing. I think this song is just gorgeous, musically and vocally. This scene/song usually makes me cry because of Ariel's conviction and how gorgeous the song is musically.
"What would I give to live where tu are? What would I pay to stay here beside you? What would I do to see you, smiling at me? Where would we walk? Where would we run? If we could stay all día in the sun, just tu and me.
11. I Wonder - Sleeping Beauty
I amor how gorgeous Aurora's voice sounds. I also amor how this song represents Aurora's docile and innocent nature as well as her romantic and idealistic personality. She is so pure and graceful and I think it really comes through in this song. The only way she knows of finding amor is the same way as the birds: Through song.
"I wonder if my corazón keeps canto Will my song go winging To someone, who'll find me And bring back a amor song to me?"
10. Let It Go - Frozen
Yes, I amor this song. I think the música is very beautiful and I amor the actress' voice in it. I've never really liked the song "Reflection" from mulan but I'm pretty sure I amor this song for the same reason others amor that song. I think it's beautifully passionate and earnest, albeit not smartly written. As a song on it's own, I completely understand why it was such a big hit as it immediately stuck with me the first time I saw Frozen. As far as the film goes though, there are definite inconsistencies with the lyrics here and the film's story.
"It's funny how some distance makes everything seem small And the fears that once controlled me Can't get to me at all! It's time to see what I can do"
9. Listen With Your corazón - Pocahontas
I tend to try to find a balance between head and corazón but that aside, I amor this song. I find it to be so incredibly soothing. The few lyrics that are here are beautiful as well.
"Let it break upon tu Like a wave upon the sand."
8. If I Never Knew tu - Pocahontas
I don't know why, and maybe someone could clear this up for me, but I remember this song being in the movie and playing when Pocahontas goes to see John Smith while he is being held captive. That was when I watched in on VHS as a child though. Now when I see the movie on Blu-Ray, it's not played until the credits. I do amor the version at the end with the credits though por Jon Secada and Shanice, I think it's done beautifully. Anyways, I always thought this was one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard in my life, especially lyrically. This song really shows the power and beauty of love; how fragile and precious it is. Definitely this song makes me cry every single time I hear it nowadays because it's so beautiful. Perhaps because I feel the same way about my husband. There's a saying that "It's better to have loved and lost then to have not known amor at all" and I think this song embodies that perfectly. link
"If I never knew tu If I never felt this amor I would have no inkling of How precious life can be."
7. Belle Reprise - Beauty & The Beast
It's very short but I absolutely amor and adore it. I can't get enough, it is stuck in my head all of the time. I amor how it's distilled to the core of what Belle wants: Adventure away from here más than anything else. It reminds me of the song "We Gotta Get Out Of This Place" por The Animals. I amor the concept behind this song.
"I want much más than this provincial life I want adventure in the great wide somewhere I want it más than I can tell."
6. So This Is Love
This stuck always stuck out the most to me from Cinderella, even as a child. It was so beautiful and romantic as well as so pure and innocent. I amor the way it accurately resembles love. It accurately represents amor to be transcending and heavenly. Definitely will always be a beautiful and heartwarming classic for me.
"So this is amor So this is what makes life divine I'm all aglow, Mmmmmm And now I know The key to all heaven is mine"
5. Mother Knows Best - Tangled
This song has been growing on me ever since the first time I heard it! I amor it so much as I can really relate to it. I think this song perfectly captures the manipulation and deceit of Mother Gothel. I amor how Mother Gothel plays the "Merchant of Doubt" por saying things like "One way o another Something will go wrong, I swear" she uses the line "Me, I'm just your mother what do I know? I only bathed and changed and nursed you" mostrando how ridiculously manipulative she is. None of that stuff means anything because that's her job yet she's trying to make Rapunzel feel indebted to her for being alive. Personally, this song reminds me of my actual mother and it really captures her villainous spirit (and she is similar to Mother Gothel) so I find this song to be brilliantly realistic and accurate.
"Gullible, naive Positively grubby Ditzy and a bit, well, hmm...vague. Plus, I believe Gettin' kinda chubby I'm just saying cause I wuv you."
4. A Whole New World - Aladdin
My all-time favorito! disney duet! I have always loved this song since I first heard it as a little girl and still find it to be such a romantic and magical feeling song. I amor the way it describes young amor to be so exciting and full of adventure and mystery. I think it's so beautiful. This is also one of my favorito! jazmín scenes where she finally stops being a shrew for a minuto (until the song is over) and just lets herself be happy.
"Aladdin & (Jasmine): A whole new world (every turn a surprise) With new horizons to pursue (every moment red letter)"
3. Honor To Us All - Mulan
I rank this so highly because I catch myself canto it all the time! I think it is so cute and catchy! I also amor the dynamic it shows between mulan and her mother. I also amor the "recipe for instant bride" and find it to be fairly accurate. I also amor that it does mostly match up with what the men say they want from women. I just feel like women don't really understand men as well as they used to and I don't think enough mothers give their daughters honest and straight-forward consejos despite what feelings it may trigger like they used to. I amor that Mulan's mother does this for her in this song though. I have the highest respect and appreciation for good mothers and wives so I personally really respect and appreciate this song and the way it holds that role in such high esteem. I see children as the future so I think good parenting is absolutely prime and necessary; One of the most important jobs in society. I still value families as they are still the best environment for children growing up and I amor how this song speaks to that.
"We all must serve our emperor Who guards us from the Huns A man por bearing arms A girl por bearing sons"
2. Once Upon A Dream - Sleeping Beauty I amor classical música and I absolutely amor Tchaikovsky! Ever since I was a little girl I always liked classical música and I loved this song. It always feels like a dream, sweeping me off my feet and making me want to do Piqué turns etc. all over the room. It certainly sweeps me off my feet and I can definitely see why it swept Aurora off of hers as well. It embodies grace and beauty to me.
"I know you, I walked with tu once upon a dream I know you, the gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam And I know it's true that visions are seldom all they seem But if I know you, I know what you'll doYou'll amor me at once, the way tu did once upon
1. Part Of That World - The Little Mermaid Nostalgia, nostalgia. Not just for the film but for when I felt just like Ariel and I was "ready to know what the people know, ask them my preguntas and get some answers". I always wanted to explore and learn new things and have been very curious about other cultures. I think the concept behind this song is so beautiful and inspiring. I also think Ariel's voice is so powerful and feminine at the same time, sometimes it gives me ganso bumps. I adore Ariel's voice completely, it's so gorgeous. I think the música behind the song is equally gorgeous. A timeless classic that I sing/listen to often.
"When's it my turn? Wouldn't I amor amor to explore that apuntalar, costa up above?"
