Look at this stuff, isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
The girl who has everything?
Look at this trove, treasures untold
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Lookin' around here, you'd think
"Sure, she's got everything"
I've got gadgets and gizmos aplenty
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
You want thingamabobs? I got twenty
But who cares? No big deal, I want more
I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walkin' around on those... what d'ya call 'em?, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strollin' along down a... what's that word again? Street
Up where they walk, up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wanderin' free, wish I could be
Part of that world
What would I give if I could live out of these waters?
What would I pay to spend a day warm on the sand?
Betcha on land they understand
Bet they don't reprimand their daughters
Bright young women, sick of swimmin'
Ready to stand
And ready to know what the people know
Ask 'em my questions and get some answers
What's a fire and why does it... what's the word... burn?
When's it my turn? Wouldn't I love
Love to explore that shore up above?
Out of the sea, wish I could be
Part of that world
About This Song
"Part of Your World" is a soaring ballad about yearning and the desire to transcend one's circumstances, following Ariel the mermaid as she dreams of joining the human world above the sea. Despite having material abundance in her underwater grotto, she expresses profound longing for something more meaningful - human experiences, knowledge, and belonging in a world she can only observe from afar. The song's gentle, building melody mirrors Ariel's growing determination, starting introspectively before swelling into passionate declarations of her dreams. It masterfully captures the universal adolescent experience of feeling trapped by circumstances and desperately wanting to break free, making it one of Disney's most emotionally resonant and relatable songs. The lyrics juxtapose material wealth with spiritual emptiness, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from pursuing one's authentic desires rather than accepting what others expect you to want.
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