When We're Human
Michael-Leon Wooley, Randy Newman, Terence Blanchard, Anika Noni Rose
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If I were a human being I'd head straight for New Orleans And I'd blow this horn so hot and strong Like no one they've ever seen You've heard of Louis Arsrong Mr. Sidney Bechet? All those boys gonna step aside When they hear this old ex-gator play, Listen When I'm human As I hope to be I'm gonna blow this horn 'Til the cows come home And everyone's gonna bow down to me When I'm myself again I want just the life I had A great big party every night That doesn't sound too bad A redhead on my left arm A brunette on my right A blonde or two to hold the candles Now that seems just about right Eh, Louis? Life is short When you're done, you're done We're on this earth To have some fun And that's the way things are When I'm human And I'm gonna be I'm gonna tear it up like I did before And that's the royal guarantee Your modesty becomes you And your sense of responsibility I've worked hard for everything I've got And that's the way it's supposed to be When I'm a human being At least I'll act like one If you do your best each and every day Good things are sure to come your way What you give is what you get My daddy said that And I'll never forget And I commend it to you When we're human And we're gonna be I'm gonna blow my horn I'm gonna live the high life I'm gonna do my best To take my place in the sun When we're human
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Songwriter Origin"When We're Human" was written by renowned songwriter Randy Newman. He is a multiple Grammy, Emmy, and Academy Award winner renowned for crafting nuanced, character-driven songs.
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Movie AssociationThe song is part of the soundtrack for the 2009 Disney animated film, "The Princess and the Frog." It's featured in a scene where the characters fantasize about becoming human again.
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Voice ArtistsThis song is performed by the characters Louis, Tiana, and Naveen in the film. The voices behind these characters are Michael Leon-Wooley, Anika Noni Rose, and Bruno Campos respectively.
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Musical Style"When We're Human" is a lively, upbeat song that creatively merges elements of jazz, zydeco, blues, and gospel—much like the rest of the soundtrack for "The Princess and the Frog", reflecting the New Orleans setting of the film.
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NominationsRandy Newman was nominated for a Grammy award for "Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media" for "When We're Human" in 2010.
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SignificanceThis song plays a crucial role in the film as it's the moment when the lead characters express their wish to be human again, adding an emotional depth to the narrative and character arcs in the movie.
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Musical MessageDepicting the dreams of a gator, a frogs, and a human pinning to regain her human form, "When We're Human" serves as a celebration of human potential, the joy of life, and the pursuit of dreams.
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LegacyDespite being over a decade old, "When We're Human" remains a beloved Disney song and is often lauded for its unique blend of traditional New Orleans music styles and classic Disney charm.
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