Kiss the Girl
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There you see her Sitting there across the way She don't got a lot to say But there's something about her And you don't know why But you're dying to try You want to kiss the girl Yes, you want her Look at her, you know you do Possible she wants you too There is one way to ask her It don't take a word Not a single word Go on and kiss the girl Sha la la la la la My oh my Look like the boy too shy Ain't gonna kiss the girl Sha la la la la la Ain't that sad? Ain't it a shame? Too bad, he gonna miss the girl Now's your moment Floating in a blue lagoon Boy you better do it soon No time will be better She don't say a word And she won't say a word Until you kiss the girl Sha la la la la la Don't be scared You got the mood prepared Go on and kiss the girl Sha la la la la la Don't stop now Don't try to hide it how You want to kiss the girl Sha la la la la la Float along And listen to the song The song say kiss the girl Sha la la la la The music play Do what the music say You got to kiss the girl You've got to kiss the girl You want to kiss the girl You've gotta kiss the girl Go on and kiss the girl
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Written by: Alan Menken, Howard Elliott Ashman
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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12 facts about this song
Creation"Kiss the Girl" was composed by Alan Menken and lyricist Howard Ashman. Menken is an American composer known for his scores for Walt Disney Animation Studios.
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Film DebutThe song first appeared in the 1989 Disney animated film "The Little Mermaid."
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Song ThemeThe song is a romantic ballad intended to express the theme of Ariel, the Little Mermaid, wanting to kiss Prince Eric, but she cannot because she has traded her voice to become human.
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Grammy Awards"Kiss the Girl" was nominated for both the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media in 1989.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Ashley Tisdale and Bruno Mars.
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Musical AdaptationThe song continues to be featured in numerous adaptations of the film, including Broadway musical theater adaptations.
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Chart PerformanceThe Ashley Tisdale cover of "Kiss the Girl" charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006.
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Cultural ImpactThe phrase itself has been used in numerous Disney merchandise and marketing strategies.
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InnovationsThe song is characteristic of Menken's innovative approach to music in animation, emphasizing character development through song lyrics.
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Pop CultureThe song is frequently referenced or played in various television shows and movies, further solidifying its position in pop culture.
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Disney Park Attractions"Kiss the Girl" is often used in many Disney park attractions including parades and nighttime spectacular shows such as Fantasmic!
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Video Game AppearancesThe song can also be heard in the video game series named "Kingdom Hearts," which is a collaboration between Disney Interactive Studios and Square Enix.
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