Match The Disney Lyrics To The Movie!
- by Dylan Brown
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There is no company in the world that has brought as much magic and cheer to audiences of all ages around the world than Disney has. Walt Disney explored the medium of animation and helping it become an incredible powerhouse and genre of film that has spawned its own series of subcategories, from anime to flash animation. The genre of animation has been so incredibly successful because it allows for artists to express themselves in a way that could not as easily be captured on camera. When thinking about Disney, so many things come to mind, but one of the most common thoughts are the musicals. Music plays an integral role in Disney films, both live action and animated, whether it be underscoring dramatic themes in a scene or allowing a character to share their innermost thoughts with the audience in a rhythmic and catchy way.
Gathered here is a quiz to put your Disney loving skills to the test so buckle in and get ready. The format for the quiz is as follows: we'll give you the lyrics to a song from a Disney film along with some hints and other fun facts and trivia, but it's up to you to come up with the correct answer. Leave a comment with your favorite Disney song and as always, keep checking back to thequiz.com for all the quizzes your brain can handle.
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"Who is that girl I see staring straight back at me? When will my reflection show who I am inside?"
A lot of Disney films deal with the universal theme of figuring out who we are as a person. So many things in life can change the way we look at our surroundings and in most cases, can change the way we look at ourselves. No matter what it is always important for us to find our inner voice and follow it to become the person we were meant to be. Hint: This film had a promotion with McDonald's that you might remember thanks to its reference in the popular Adult Swim show Rick and Morty.
"Unbelievable sights, indescribable feeling. Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling through an endless diamond sky."
This song comes from a Disney film that took inspiration directly from "The Book of One Thousand and One Nights," also known as "The Arabian Nights." The song is from a part of the film where the two main characters journey across the sky on a magic carpet. Hint: One of the characters of this film is voiced by the late Robin Williams who would only be a part of the film if the studio agreed not to use his name in the advertising as a way to promote the film because he believed it was incredible on its own.
"Life is a highway, I wanna ride it all night long."
Now this may not be a Disney original, but this rendition by the band Rascal Flatts fits the film perfectly. The film follows the story of a young hotshot who finds himself stuck in a small town where he is forced to shift gears in order to fit in. The film has spawned two sequels and is from the Disney/Pixar animation branch and features the voices of some great Hollywood actors like Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, and Larry the Cable Guy.
"You've got a friend in me"
If you aren't able to get this one right off the bat, I just might have to question your loyalty as a Disney fan! This film was one of the first Disney films I saw and has always been one of my favorites for that reason. The film really explored the meaning of friendship and the importance of imagination, two things that are incredibly formative to a growing mind! Hint: This film world was revealed to be a part of the video game "Kingdom Hearts III"
"When I was a lad I ate four dozen eggs Ev'ry morning to help me get large And now that I'm grown I eat five dozen eggs So I'm roughly the size of a barge!"
With a meal like that every morning, it would be hard to imagine becoming anything other than large! This film is a tale as old as time itself and is considered by some to be a cautionary tale about Stockholm Syndrome. Hint: In the original Broadway production of this show, the lead male character was played by Terrence Mann, who I have had the pleasure of listening to his stories of artistic success and wild tales of auditions across the world.
"You poor unfortunate soul It's sad, but true. If you want to cross a bridge, my sweet; you've got to pay the toll."
From The Three Billy Goats Gruff to just about any other classic folk tale, tolls and bridges go hand in hand. This Disney film is an adaptation of an old folk story and has been adapted into a multiple film franchise, a broadway show, and has even appeared in some video game series. Hint: In the context of both the song and film, the toll that is to be paid to cross a bridge is a metaphorical one instead of an actual bridge.
"Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming."
This lyric should be a dead giveaway to two of the greatest animated features in recent memory. If you can't name this film, then you just might suffer from short term memory loss like the character who sings this song. This film is about a pair of fish who have to cross the ocean in order to find one of the fish's lost son. Fun Fact: When this film came out, nature organizations had to put out PSA's to discourage parents from buying tropical fish as they weren't well suited for small aquarium tanks.
"Why can't they understand the way we feel, They just don't trust what they cant explain. I know we're different but Deep inside us, there is no difference at all."
This song was written by the legendary Phil Collins and, along with the rest of the music for this film, captured an entire generation of listeners to go on and become fans of Collins and his music. The film follows the story of a man transplanted into an entirely different society where he grows up and becomes a leader of the group which is then threatened by a group of outsiders, one of which the main character falls in love with.
"Like a bolt out of the blue, fate steps in and sees you through. When you wish upon a star your dreams come true."
I was surprised to learn that this song actually came from a Disney film and wasn't just an original song that accompanied Disney World attractions or the opening of every Disney film. This song encapsulates everything that Disney stands for. The belief that fate guides us and leads us to our ultimate destiny and that by wishing upon a star, we can make our wildest dreams come true. Hint: This song is sung by a small insect in a classic Disney film.
"It's clear from your vacant expressions, the lights are not all on upstairs. But we're talking kings and successions, even you can't be caught unawares."
The best Disney villains are often ones that come across as charming but grounded. There is something to be said for a film being able to get the audience to question who they want to win by the end of the film. With a song like this, this film's protagonist very nearly accomplishes this incredible feat. Hint: The opening song of the film, "The Circle of Life," has lyrics that are misquoted by almost everyone. My favorite variation is: "Pink Pajamas, penguins on the bottom."
"Time to give them something fun, they'll talk about for years to come. Lets have a cheer from everyone."
A song about spreading cheer and fun to everyone might make it difficult to narrow down just what Disney film this song comes from, but maybe a hint will help. Now I can't just give away the name of the film, but if you are able to solve this riddle, it'll put you on the path to the correct answer. The citizens of this town long to spread cheer, but in the end what they end up sharing is fear.
"All of my life, I have searched for a land Like this one A wilder, more challenging country I couldn't design Hundreds of dangers await And I don't plan to miss one"
Disney films often deal with taking a journey away from home and loved ones to explore an unknown land. Along the way, characters learn about themselves, their surroundings and the people they will eventually become. This film is no different in that respect. Hint: This film is based on historical events that actually occurred that were then taken and given the Disney treatment. If that isn't enough of a hint, the character who sings this line was voiced by Christian Bale.
"He's the sovereign lord of the nation He's the hippest cat in creation He's the alpha, the omega, a to z And this perfect world will spin Around his every little whim."
Using your expert Disney sleuthing skills, you can put together quite a bit of information from this lyric, so put on your detective hat and see what you can find out! Hint: This film features the voice acting of some of my favorite Hollywood actors, namely John Goodman. As a bonus hint, this lyric and song comes from the beginning of the film where the character is first introduced before he begins his job as the ruler of the nation.
"Don't let them in, don't let them see Be the good girl you always have to be Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know Well, now they know!"
This song comes from one of the most explosively popular Disney films of all time and has led to an entire empire of merchandise, theme park attractions, and inevitable sequels. The film centers around two sisters who slowly find themselves at odds with what they want from their lives and end up helping save each other and finding themselves. Along the way, they are accompanied by a talking snowman. If you can't think of the name of this film, maybe you need to let it go and come back to it later.
"I'd given up hope that someone would come along. A fellow who'd ring the bell for once, not the gong."
The film this song is from was the first movie I ever saw in theaters. The film is about a young man who learns about his incredible family heritage and goes on a journey to save his friends and the ones he loves. Hint: The person who sings this song has worked in the television industry on the hilariously dark show, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" where he plays an egg obsessed old man who accompanies the gang in their donkey-brained schemes.
"There's no place I'd rather be Than on the seashore dry, wet free On golden sand is where I lay And if I only had my way."
Plenty of Disney films have tropical locations, but this film really nails the Hawaiian aesthetic. It features a rogue alien experiment that crash lands on the island and befriends a little girl when she accidentally adopts him. Little did she and her family know, the alien is being hunted by its master, his companion, and a large alien captain. Did you know: The scene of the film where the alien ship dodges mountains and dangerous rock formations was originally designed to take place in the city but was changed due to the comparison that could be drawn to 9/11 imagery.
"What can I say except you're welcome?"
What can I say except you're welcome for such an easy question? This great song comes from an even greater animated Disney film that was released to much critical acclaim for its new approach to how a Disney princess is made. Hint: This song is sung by one of the best people in Hollywood, Dwayne Johnson. Johnson began his career as a wrestler and has since worked his way into the entertainment industry even further, appearing the Fast and Furious franchise as well as having his show "Ballers" on HBO.
"Sit down at my table, put your mind at ease If you relax it will enable me to do anything I please. I can read your future, I can change it 'round some too. I look deep into your heart and soul."
This song is from one of my all time favorite Disney films of the modern era. It featured a return to the traditional hand drawn animation that had fallen to the side in the recent years due to the advent of digital film production. It has all of the makings of old school Disney animation, from anthropomorphized animals to a villain as dastardly and cunning as he is charming. Hint: This song is sung by the main villain of the film.
"It's not my fault If in God's plan He made the devil so much Stronger than a man."
This song comes from a Disney film about a social outcast who overcomes great odds to help those around him. Now before you go thinking that this could apply to just about any Disney film, let me give you a few more hints. The film's protagonist is a deformed man who spends his time tucked away in a tower where he maintains and rings the town bell, befriends the tower's comedic gargoyles, and dreams of a better life for himself.
"See the line where the sky meets the sea, it calls me."
This song is from a newer Disney/Pixar animated film. In the film, a young princess is at odds with accepting her role in her society and finds herself going on an adventure where she comes to term with who she is. Fun Fact: The film was so intricate and detailed that the animation engines used to create the sea and hair elements had their own entire departments to design. The hair animations themselves were not individually animated but instead used a physics engine to respond naturally to the physics of the film's world. High tech!
"Everybody wants to be a cat, because a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at."
One thing Disney has always been good at is giving animals human like features and behaviors that make them, likable, relatable, and sympathetic. This film follows a cast of royal and commoner cats who manage to make friends of each other and work together to defeat a common enemy. Did you know: There was supposed to be a sequel to this film that was to be a 3D animated feature, a complete departure from the original film's 2D art style, but this was cancelled.
"I won't give up, no I won't give in 'Til I reach the end and then I'll start again No, I won't leave, I wanna try everything I wanna try even though I could fail."
This song is the finale of one of the better Disney/Pixar films in recent memory. This film follows the story of a rabbit who wants to join the police force in the sprawling metropolis where she begins to uncover and eventually solve an incredible case with the help of her friends and partner in crime, Nick the Fox. Hint: This song was sung by legendary singer and songwriter Shakira and was written specifically for this Disney film. It's so good I had to download it after I left the theater!
"You've got to show her you need her. Don't treat her like a mind reader. Each day do something to need her to believe you love her."
This song is from a criminally underrated Disney film that meshes together live action and animation, although not to the extent of something like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" In this film, animated characters find themselves in the real world in New York City but still maintain their fantasy costumes and outlooks on life. This mix leads to some truly funny moments in the film and some great opportunities for live action musical moments. If you haven't seen this film, you're missing out!
"Yo, ho, haul together, hoist the colours high. Heave ho, thieves and beggars, never shall we die. "
This song has quite the shanty ring to it, wouldn't you agree? Disney has helped bring the genre of pirate adventures to the forefront of the entertainment industry for decades now, from Peter Pan to the Pirates of the Caribbean series. There is an incredible feeling of exhilaration that comes from watching the seaward adventures of a mischievous band of pirates. Hint: This Disney film is a live action movie that stars Johnny Depp. It's up to you to figure out which one.
"They ask me why I'm bringin' a baby into battle. That's really irresponsible, and getting them rattled."
This obscure song is from a 2017 Disney film and was played during the credits sequence of the film. It received a retro 1980's style music video and features the musical stylings of David Hasselhoff. The film follows a rag tag group of superheroes who travel across the universe to protect all different kinds of people. The leader of the group of heroes is none other than Chris Pratt of Parks and Recreation fame. Hint: Just remember: We are Groot.