When Will My Life Begin

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About When Will My Life Begin

"When Will My Life Begin?" is a song from Disney's 2010 animated feature film, Tangled. It is sung by Rapunzel (Mandy Moore), and serves as the "I Want" song of the film. It is reprised later on once she is allowed out of the tower for the first time. A short reprise with Rapunzel reiterating her situation, and reasoning that "I've got my mother's love... I have everything" etc., was cut from the final film, though was included in the soundtrack. Lyrics are by Glenn Slater, and music is by Alan Menken.  


Year:
2011
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Seven a.m., the usual morning lineup
Start on the chores and sweep 'till the floor's all clean
Polish and wax, do laundry, and mop and shine up
Sweep again, and by then it's like 7:15

And so I'll read a book
Or maybe two or three
I'll add a few new paintings to my gallery
I'll play guitar and knit
And cook and basically
Just wonder when will my life begin?

Then after lunch it's puzzles and darts and baking
Paper mache, a bit of ballet and chess
Pottery and ventriloquy, candle making
Then I'll stretch, maybe sketch, take a climb
Sew a dress!

And I'll reread the books
If I have time to spare
I'll paint the walls some more
I'm sure there's room somewhere
And then I'll brush and brush
And brush and brush my hair
Stuck in the same place I've always been

And I'll keep wanderin' and wanderin'
And wanderin' and wonderin'
When will my life begin?

And tomorrow night
The lights will appear
Just like they do on my birthday each year
What is it like
Out there where they glow?
Now that I'm older
Mother might just
Let me go

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Written by: Alan Menken, Glenn Slater

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20 facts about this song

SONG COMPOSITION
"When Will My Life Begin?" is written by Glenn Slater and Alan Menken, who are prominent figures in creating iconic Disney music.
MOVIE SOUNDTRACK
This song is the first song in the 2010 animated Disney movie Tangled.
SONG MESSAGE
The song portrays Rapunzel's desire to explore the world beyond her secluded tower.
CHARACTER EMOTIONS
The emotions and eagerness of the character Rapunzel are articulated through this song.
MUSICAL GENRE
The song is usually categorized under the musical genre 'Broadway & Vocalists'.
DISNEY PRINCESS
This song is sung by the character Rapunzel, who is considered one of the Disney Princesses.
VOICE ACTRESS
The song is performed by American actress and singer Mandy Moore, who voices the character Rapunzel.
MUSIC STYLE
The song leans towards pop music style, with an uplifting and catchy tune.
LYRICAL STRUCTURE
Through the lyrics, Rapunzel conveys her daily routine, subtly expressing her longing for freedom and adventure.
ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATION
Although the song was not nominated for an Academy Award, another song from the same movie, 'I See the Light,' was nominated.
DISNEY SOUNDTRACK
The song's home album, "Tangled (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)," peaked at number 44 on the Billboard 200.
SPECTACULAR EDITS
The song has two reprises in the film, showing the progression of Rapunzel's feelings and situation.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY CONTENT
The song and the movie from which it originates is friendly for all ages, adhering to Disney's reputation for creating family-friendly content.
ROLE IN THE STORYLINE
The song is interestingly used in the plot of the movie as well, driving the narrative towards Rapunzel's quest.
MULTILINGUAL VERSIONS
Like most Disney songs, "When Will My Life Begin?" has been translated and sung in numerous languages around the world.
SUCCESSFUL FRANCHISE
After the movie's release, it joined the line of successful Disney princess movie franchises. Hence, the song also gained popularity among Disney fans.
STREAMING PLATFORMS
The song is available on popular music streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
A VOCAL CHALLENGE
The song's vocals are quite challenging to sing along due to its high range, showcasing Mandy Moore's talent.
THEME PARK USAGE
Characterized by its popularity, the song is often used in Disney princess-themed park shows.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video of the song integrates scenes from the movie, mainly showing Rapunzel's life in the tower.

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