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Ariel's "I Want" song, and the theme that embodies the spirit of the movie and is used throughout again and again to remind that it's Ariel's longing that drives the entire story. Through this song Ariel expresses her fascination with the world above and idealist views of what she dreams it's really like.
Trivia bit: When Jodi Benson recorded the song for the film, they were having problems getting the right performance, and the song only came together when the lights in the studio were dimmed so that Jodi could full immerse herself in the feeling of being underwater.
Thanks to Joahn for the lyric correction!
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them again? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling 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
Wandering 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
An early work tape version of "Part of Your World", with the scratch vocals of Alan Menken, was included in the album "The Music Behind the Magic". The work tape here is an early, highly abridged one, only featuring the opening paragraphs with some significantly different lyrics from those that ended up in the final version. Thanks to Mariah for sending this in.
Look at this stuff, isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouln't you think I'm the girl
The girl who has everything?
Look at this trove, treasures untold
Copper and bronze and fine leather and gold
Paper and china and books
And look, feathers and everything
I should start an aquatic museum
I've got gadgets and what's-its galore
All these fish'd pay money to see 'em
But who cares, no big deal, I want more...
This other early demo draft of the song also features the vocals of Alan Menken and was included in the "Music Behind the Magic" album. It's a bit more cleaned up from the work tape, and has more of the familiar lyrics that ended up being in the final version.
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walkin' around on those - what do you call 'em? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strolling 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
Where they breathe free free
Wish I could be
Part of that world
This synth demo with vocals by Alan Menken was featured in the "Legacy Collection" is more complete and almost exactly the final version.
Maybe he's right, maybe there is something the matter with me. I just don't see how a world that makes such wonderful things could be bad.
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strolling 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
Wandering 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
Debbie Shapiro Gravitte covers Ariel's song and uses its title for her album "Part of Your World: Debbie Shapiro Gravitte sings Alan Menken". Debbie's more mature-sounding voice is a little unusual for this song in particular, but the mix, and its inclusion of the reprise, very much sounds like the pop ballad single version of the song that might've come out with the film, if that were a thing they did at the time.
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?
Looking around here you'd think, sure, she's got everything
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strolling along down a - what's that word again? Street
Up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they play 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'
And 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 your world
I don't know when, I don't know how
But I know something's starting right now
Watch and you'll see
Someday I'll be part of be
Part of your world
Faith Hill performs a country music-flavoured version for the album "The Best of Country Sings the Best of Disney".
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?
Looking around here you'd think, sure, she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them again? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strolling 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
Wandering free
Wish I could be
Part of that world
What I would give if I could live out of these waters
What I would 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, get some answers
What's a fire and why does it - what's that 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
Olivia Newton-John recorded a version of the song for the album "Music from the Park". This version is a little slower, a little more of a pop ballad, and highlights the bell-like quality of Olivia's voice.
Look at this stuff, isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm a girl, a girl who has everything?
Look at this trove, treasures untold
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Looking around here you'd think, sure, she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walking around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strolling along down that - 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
Country singer Chely Wright performed a version for the end credits of "The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea", and was released in a limited edition CD sampler. The music's more dynamic and electric, though still keeps the spirit of the original as a personal ballad.
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?
Looking around here you'd think, sure, she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walking around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strolling along down that - what's that word again? Street
Up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering 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'd 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 how does it - what's the word? Burn
When's it my turn?
Wouldn't I love
Love to explore that shore up above?
Wandering free
Wish I could be
Part of your world
When's it my turn?
Wouldn't I love
Love to explore that shore up above?
Wandering free
Wish I could be
Part of your world
Jessica Simpson provided her own rendition for the first "Disney Mania" album. This version features typical pop princess vocals, mixing in sassy and sexy into the lyrics, with a melody that's a little busier from the original.
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walkin' around on those - what do you call 'em? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strollin' along down the - what's that word again? Street
Oh, up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering 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 I'm 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
Out of the sea
Wish I could be
Part of your world
The "Pop Dreamers" album provides a remix version of "Part of Your World" as sung by an Alternate Universe version of Ariel. I think it's a pretty funky fun remix, with a catchy trance beat in the chorus that makes it an upbeat and pretty nifty version of the classic.
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walkin' around on those - what do you call 'em? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strollin' along down the - what's that word again? Street
Oh, up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering 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 I'm 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
Out of the sea
Wish I could be
Part of your world
Ashley Brown performs a lovely rendition of the song for the musical revue "On the Record". It's from this performance that she eventually earned the roles of Belle on Broadway's "Beauty and the Beast" and originated the title role of "Mary Poppins" also on Broadway.
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walking around on those - what do you call them again? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling 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
Wandering 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 the day warm on the sand
Betcha on land they understand
And 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 to get some answers
What's a fire and why does it - oh 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
Whoa, Ariel's song gets a rock version in this "Disney Mania" cover by girl rocker Skye Sweetnam. It starts out pop-ish enough and then whammo! Electric guitar.
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?
Looking around here you'd think, sure, she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walkin' around on those - what do you call 'em? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strollin' along down the - what's that word again? Street
Up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering free
Wish I could be
Part of your world
What would I give if I could live out of these waters (oh)
What would I pay to spend a day warm on the sand (oh)
Betcha on land they understand
Bet they don't reprimand their daughters
Bright young women, sick of swimmin' (oh)
Ready to stand
And I'm 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
Part of that world
Part of that world
Ariel, you stop that right this minute!
Part of your world
Part of your world
Your father's going to be very angry with you now!
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walkin' around on those - what do you call 'em? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strollin' along down the - 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 your world
The "Disney's Karaoke Series" album has a simple, inoffensive cover by Robin Huston, whose youthful voice suits the song very well.
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them again? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling 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
Wandering 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
Miley "Hannah Montana" Cyrus does her own cover for the "Disney Mania" albums, instilling the kind of girl pop rock that she's comfortable with.
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?
Looking around here you'd think, sure, she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walkin' around on those - what do you call 'em? Feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strollin' along down the - what's that word again? Street
Up where they walk (walk)
Up where they run (run)
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering 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 (ready to stand)
I'm 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? (my turn)
When's it my turn (my turn)
To be
Up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering free
Wish I could be
Part of that world
Up where they walk (walk)
Up where they run (run)
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering free
Wish I could be
Part of that world
The group Q;indivi recorded a groove/electro-pop cover of Part of Your World for the album "Lovebeat". This version creatively mixes up the order of the lyrics in a way that still makes musical sense, plus the music is pretty groovy.
I want to be where the people are
I want to see, wanna see them dancing
Walkin' around on those - what's the word? Feet
Up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering free
Wish I could be
Part of that world
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?
But I want more
I want to know what the people know
Ask them 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
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Strolling along down a - what's the word?
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Strolling along down a - what's the word?
Up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering free
Wish I could be
Part of that world
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
Part of that world
Kerry Butler recorded a demo version for the stage musical workshop. The lyrics are near identical to the movie version, but the background music has been changed somewhat from the intimacy of the movie version to something a bit more bold, showing that they intend this piece to be a belting show-stopper.
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling along down the - what's that word again? Street
Up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering 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 your world
Sierra Boggess sings as Ariel in the original Broadway cast of the stage show. The lyrics and music are near identical to the movie version, recreating the sweetness that Jodi Benson gave us in the movie. The only difference, I feel, is that Sierra's accent is more distinct as she pronounces the words, and near the end the song builds into a bigger crescendo that is expected of a ballad show-stopper.
If only I could make my father understand. I just don't see how a world that makes such wonderful things could be so bad.
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strolling along down the - 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
Kerry Butler, who'd sung as Ariel in the Broadway demo recording, got to sing for her again at the 2008 BBC Radio 2 Celebrates the Music Disney concert. The instrumentals in this are lovely, it was a great going-back-to-basics thing after having heard so many different remixes.
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling along down the - what's that word again? Street
Up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering 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 your world
Ayana Haviv sings a cover that's almost identical to the original film version, for the album "Songs and Story".
If only I could make my father understand. I just don't see how a world that makes such wonderful things could be so bad.
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strolling along down the - 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
Anna Maria Perez de Taglé sings a funky take of "Part of Your World" in "Disney Mania 7", which means that this song has been covered for every single odd-numbered "Disney Mania" album. Is that a thing? It might just be. Anyway, she has a lovely voice with personality, which makes me wish we could hear more of her instead of the busy music.
Wanna go what I want
Wanna go for a runnin'
Wanna be on my own
Wanna be free to dance dance
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strolling 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
Part of that world
Wanna go what I want
Wanna go for a runnin'
Wanna be on my own
Wanna be free to dance dance...
With every DVD release there has to be a new cover, so for 2013 Diamond Edition and "The Little Mermaid: Greatest Hits" album, Carly Rae Jepsen was brought on board to sing the classic "Part of Your World". This is an earnest version, with none of the pop frills that's more common to remixing, making it very similar to the film version. The accompanying music video has, as a bonus, Carly Rae Jepsen looking very Ariel-like herself.
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling 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
Wandering 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
Sierra Boggess originated the role of Ariel for the Broadway musical, and she performed an intimate, stripped-down version of "Part of Your World" at her cabaret show "Awakening: Live at 54 Below".
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?
Looking around here you'd think, sure, she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, I wanna see 'em dancing
Walking around on those - what do you call them again? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancin'
Strolling along down that - what's the word again? Street
Up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering 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 swimming
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
Singer Jessie J performed a cover of "Part of Your World" for the 2015 album "We Love Disney". It's a confident, back-to-basics rendition of the song in the style of one who wants to perform a classic just the way it is, and has only a few natural flourishes here and there for Jessie's powerful, husky voice to shine. Well done.
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?
Looking around here you'd think, sure, she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, I wanna see 'em dancing
Walking around on those - what do you call them again? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancin'
Strolling along down that - what's the word again? Street
Up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering 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 swimming
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
Japanese singer May J. performed the end title version of "Let It Go" for the Japanese release of "Frozen", which was a pretty decent hit. Following up on that, in 2015 she released the cover album "May J. Sings Disney", which contains covers of various Disney songs. One of the tracks is "Disney Princess Medley" where May J. is accompanied by violinist Emiri Miyamoto in taking on "Some Day My Prince Will Come" + "Once Upon a Dream" + "Part of Your World".
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strolling along down the - what's the word again? Street
Up where they walk
Up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wandering 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 swimming
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
Official acapella group DCappella perform a nifty mash-up of "Part of Your World" and Aladdin's "A Whole New World" for their debut album. The two songs mesh together really well in terms of tone and topic, plus it's cool how they expanded "Part of Your World" into the duet format.
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?
I can show you the world
Look at this trove, treasures untold
Shining, shimmering
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Splendid
Looking around here you'd think
When did you last let your heart decide?
She's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I can open your eyes
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
Take you wonder by wonder
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares
But who cares
No big deal
No big deal
I want more
A whole new world
A whole new world
A new fantastic point of view
No one to tell us no
Or where to go
Or say we're only dreaming
A dazzling place I never knew
But when I'm way up here
It's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you
What would I give if I could live out of these waters
Unbelievable sights
What would I pay to spend a day warm on the sand
Indescribable feeling
Betcha on land they understand
Soaring, tumbling
They don't reprimand their daughters
Bright young women, sick of swimmin'
Freewheeling
Ready to stand
Through an endless diamond sky
A whole new world
A whole new worldA new fantastic point of view
Every moment red letter
No one to tell us no
Tell us no
Or where to go
Where to go
Or say we're only dreaming
A whole new world
Don't you dare close your eyes
A dazzling place I never knew
Hold your breath it gets better
But when I'm way up here
It's crystal clear
That now I'm in a whole new world with you
Out of the sea
Wish I could be
Part of your world
Official acapella group DCappella recorded a cover especially for "The Little Mermaid"'s 30th Anniversary. Their voices are wonderful as is expected, and what's fun about this cover is that it starts out slow and gains joyful, celebratory energy as it goes along.
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, she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strolling 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
Wandering 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 your world
Auli'i Cravalho performs as Ariel in the ABC production "The Little Mermaid Live!", with wirework, puppetry and especially Auli'i's lovely voice coming together to depict the grotto scene.
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strolling 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
Sophia Hammons performs an upbeat version of Part of Your World for the Disney Princess Remixed television special, complete with dance choreography.
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
Oooh I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancing
Walkin' around on those - feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling 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
Wandering 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 swimming
Ready to stand
I'm 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
Halle Bailey does her own take on the classic song for the live-action "The Little Mermaid" film, giving the song more flourishes that show off her lovely voice and are unlike any other version that's come before.
It's been true for a while, but this version pretty much cements Part of Your World as unique among all the TLM songs, in that it's the only one that, even with various different official versions recorded through the franchise, has had zero changes to the lyrics that were crystallized in the original 1989 film.
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 a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've got twenty
But who cares, no big deal, I want more
I want to be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walkin' around on those - what do you call them? Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'
Strolling 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
Rock band New Found Glory performs an upbeat rock cover reinterpretation of the "Part of Your World" for the pop punk cover album "A Whole New Sound". It's very rare that men sing the song, so this is a fun variation.
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?
Looking around here you'd think, sure, she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got who's-its and what's-its galore
You want thingamabobs? I've 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 dancing
Walking around on those - what do you call them? Feet
Flipping your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling 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
Wandering 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 swimming
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
