Since it's Christmas Eve and I haven't done a list in a while, I decided to try and do something different. Since Frozen is out and I love the Disney princesses (well, specifically Belle, but that's for another time) I thought I'd do a list involving them. I didn't want to do a Top 10 Best Disney Princesses list because I was saving that for later next year, so I thought I'd do a songs list involving them. the Disney Princesses are infamous for having their own song in their movie wishing for their own desires and help to set up their characters, whether it's wanting to get married to a handsome prince, or just freedom and adventure. This list won't include similar I want songs from other animation companies, so no songs from Anastasia or Thumbelina or Quest For Camelot will be included! And for those who complain about the order, this is my personal opinion and doesn't have to reflect anybody else's for those who are reading this. So this is my Top 10 Best Disney Princess I Want Songs!
10) When Will My Life Begin from Tangled. Honestly, I'm not a huge fan of this song or the music from Tangled in general because of the contemporary genre or Glen Slater's lyrics. I will say that it shows off Rapunzel's sweet personality and Mandy Moore does a great job singing. It is funny to see what Rapunzel does everyday in her tower, and actually shows how intelligent she is. By the end of the song, we get to see what she wants, which is to get out of her tower and see the floating lights which she sees every year on her birthday, which are actually lanterns in hope of finding the lost princess of the kingdom. I will say that I like that she doesn't just want to find love, but rather herself in a way. Even if I may not like the contemporary pop guitar motif or some of the lyrics, I like some aspects, and they are good enough to make it on the list.
9) Someday My Prince Will Come from Snow White. While the more modern Disney Princess I Want songs are a bit more ambiguous, this one sets the record straight as to what Snow White wants. What is it? Well to find her handsome prince, marry him and live happily ever after! I'm not saying it's bad, it's just this song pretty much caused the desire of the princesses to be generic. The melody is very pretty and almost dreamlike, and considering Snow White is only about 14 and is also very naive, it's kind of understandable about what she wants. The lyrics are also really pretty to listen to, and Adriana Casseloti helps give Snow White a childlike quality in her voice whenever she sings.
8) Once Upon a Dream from Sleeping Beauty. Same as before, Aurora wishes to find a prince and marry him, but the way she expresses it is interesting, as the animals take Prince Phillip's cape, hat and boots and dances with him, until Phillip finds her and they fall in love through song just like that! That's my issue with it, the fact they literally declare their love in about 2 minutes, even if it's a coincidence that they were always betrothed since childhood. However, I like the music and lyrics, they do sound beautiful and make you feel like dancing. And Mary Costa and Bill Shirley's singing voices also sound great together, with the chorus at the end making it sound romantic as Aurora and Phillip waltz and fall in love.
7) A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes from Cinderella. This song would staple the word 'dreams' into Disney, as Cinderella states her dreams help her through each day while being abused by her stepmother and stepsisters. The tune is overall very quiet and calm, with Ilene Woods' vocals really helping set the mood, as well as the lyrics being very serene and hopeful. I also like how it shows how optimistic Cinderella is about life and that she believes that your dreams can come true. I think it's pretty clear what her wishes really are, in that she wants to leave her life and have a new one, but it's most likely that it's the same wish of finding a prince and marrying them. Still, I like this song, but not as much the the next ones on the list.
6) Colours of the Wind from Pocahontas. I was deciding between this and Around the Riverbend, but I personally prefer this. The song which Pocahontas sings to John Smith, shows her desires for him to see the world from a different perspective and it sounds beautiful! Composed by Alan Menken, the song has a mystical feel to it throughout and is almost poetic as Pocahontas expresses that everyone is linked to nature and it shouldn't be damaged. She also expresses her desire for people to join together in peace instead of fighting and having prejudices. The lyrics by Stephen Schwartz also help set the tone of the song as more serious compared to others, but it doesn't get too boring for children. I love the song even if I personally don't like the movie as much as other people do, as I find Pocahontas boring myself. However, this song is one of the aspects I like in the movie.
5) Almost There from The Princess and the Frog. Compared to most of the songs which are like a Broadway musical, this one has a nice jazzy New Orleans feel to it. Tiana, a realist wants to own a restaurant to fulfil a wish her father wanted before he died in the war. I like how it shows Tiana's beliefs about hard work being the key to get what you want as well as not caring about what people think about her dream because of her background and prioritizing it over everything else. I love the lyrics and music by Randy Newman, which really helps set the tone for the movie, considering when and where it's set. The shift in the animation is also very unique, changing from the classic Disney look to the 20s art decor style from the picture Tiana carries around throughout. The reprise is also good, but I personally prefer this version of the song as I found it more enjoyable.
4) Reflection from Mulan. In the movie, Mulan expresses her feelings that if she was herself, it would bring shame to her family. After the disaster when she goes to see the matchmaker to help find a good husband, the song shows that she cares about her family and their honour, but she knows that she can't be the woman they want her to be as she's more rebellious and clumsy than graceful and poised. I love Lea Salonga's performance and the song can really help me feel for Mulan as I feel like her at times, not being able to be myself for others. I personally don't like Christina Aguleira's version compared to the version in the movie, but I will say it's better than other crappy pop versions of Disney songs.
3) For The First Time in Forever from Frozen! Now, before you ask me why Let It Go isn't on the list, it's technically not an I Want song since Elsa doesn't express any desires, but more about expressing herself and finally accepting her powers. For The First Time in Forever is more like the traditional Disney Princess I want songs like in the Disney Renaissance, but it also has a Broadway vibe to it. Anna expresses her wish to find true love as she's been alone for nearly 15 years and her sister has always shut her out. I love how it shows Elsa's perspective during the bridge and it becomes a duet, showing the contrast between the sisters' feelings about the coronation as Anna is excited for it while Elsa is dreading it because of her fear of exposing her powers. The only issue I have is a few lyrics, like 'which is totally bizarre' and 'don't know if I'm elated or gassy' but I still love this song nonetheless!
2) Belle reprise from Beauty and the Beast! What I love about this song is that Belle doesn't really know what she desires specifically besides adventure. It's not like other Disney princesses who just want to find a prince and get married, Belle doesn't have a desire for romance or marriage to a man she doesn't know. She just wants to be free of her 'provincial life' in her village where everyone considers her odd for being well read and not fawning over the conceited town hero Gaston. I love Alan Menken's music and Howard Ashman's lyrics for the song, and Paige O'Hara gives Belle a sweet but mature quality which really helps with the song and for Belle's character. Another thing I love is her expression for someone to understand what she wants, and that she doesn't specifically say a prince or a man, just someone who has the same beliefs as her. I love this song and is one of my favourite Disney songs, as well as in the movie.
1) Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid! Was is really a surprise? This is just perfect as an I want song as Ariel expresses her desire to have legs and see the human world. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman couldn't have made it more perfect, with the magical and beautiful melody and the amazing and breath-taking lyrics, which help make us feel for Ariel and her plight to leave the sea and become a human. Jodi's Benson's vocals are just amazing and she makes the song that much better. The reprise of the song is also really beautiful to listen to and is more grand compared to the first version, as Ariel's new goal, besides being human, is to be with Prince Eric who she saved from drowning. I love this song and is my favourite one in the movie, both in visuals and music. It's just perfect as an I Want song and it's all thanks to Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Jodi Benson.
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