Pick The Better Disney Song To Get A Character Twin!
- by Elimy Xepperoni
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These days it is nearly impossible to find someone who is not a Disney fan. From children to adults, there is something for everyone in these films. Their storylines are fun, while they also tend to teach us very important life lessons. Their characters are well-written, and fairly easy to relate to (even though a lot of them are princes and princesses). Even with all of these factors, there is still something else that makes these films stand out among the rest. We are of course talking about the music! Disney does song-and-dance numbers better than any other animation company out there. People everywhere are constantly streaming Disney playlists on streaming platforms like Spotify, and who can blame them?
So, does everyone here think they know Disney music? We are talking songs from just about every Disney film out there, not just a handful of the most popular ones. We are going to pit these classic songs against one another, and everyone will get to vote on which ones they believe to be the best. Once all of the results have been submitted, we are going to dish out Disney character twins to everyone! Get ready for a real magic carpet ride!
"Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo" VS "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"
Both of these songs may have been a little difficult to sing along to, but both were super important songs in their films. After all, who knows if Cinderella would have ever met her price if her night hadn't first been Bibbidi-Bobbidi-switched-around! What does everyone here think about these two nonsense songs?
"When You Wish Upon a Star" VS "Once Upon a Dream"
Our Disney characters are nothing if not avid dreamers! "When You Wish Upon a Start" was the major hit from the film Pinocchio, and is often referred to as one of the very best Disney songs ever. "Once Upon a Dream" was not necessarily the most popular song in Sleeping Beauty, but it was certainly beautiful.
"Part of Your World" VS "A Whole New World"
Both of these songs represent taking risks, and discovering new adventures. Both Ariel, and Aladdin dreamed of living different lives than the ones they were born into, and these songs showed us just how certain they were about their destinies. Which of these classics makes for a better Disney song?
"Beauty and the Beast" VS "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
Both of these songs are very romantic. In fact both of them are still often selected by couples for the first dance at their weddings. "Beauty and the Beast" was played once Belle had finally realized everything she had ever wanted was right there in the castle with her. "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" was a beautiful song between Simba and Nala during their reunion.
"Let It Go" VS "Colors of the Wind"
Talk about a couple of uplifting songs! "Let It Go" is much newer than "Colors of the Wind", but both of them were instant classics as soon as they were released. While Elsa used her song to encourage everyone to finally let go of the past, Pocahontas used hers to teach us how important it is to cherish the planet we all share.
"I Just Can't Wait to Be King" VS "I'll Make a Man Out of You"
"I Just Can't Wait to Be King" was a super upbeat and fun song. The colorful dance number that went along with it, was possibly just as amazing as the song was it self. "I'll Make a Man Out of You" was a great pump-up song right in the middle of the Mulan film. Some of the other songs in the film were a bit slower, so this one really turned things around.
"Reflection" VS "Go The Distance"
"Reflection" was one of those slower songs from Mulan that we had just previously mentioned. While it may not have been as upbeat as some of the others, it was no doubt the most popular song of the film. "Go The Distance" was a motivational song, sang by Hercules as he realized his true destiny.
"Bare Necessities" VS "What's This?"
It is hard to even think Jungle Book, without automatically thinking "Bare Necessities". The song was sang by Baloo the bear, as he showed young Mowgli the ropes of jungle living. "What's This" is often forgotten about when thinking Disney songs, simply because people forget that The Nightmare Before Christmas was in fact a Disney film.
"Poor Unfortunate Souls" VS "Be Prepared"
Things are about to get wicked here in this villain mash-up. Ursula sang "Poor Unfortunate Souls" as she tried to persuade Ariel into signing her soul away (she was successful if anyone has forgotten). Scar sang his solo while he was recruiting the hyenas to be his right hands, as he took over Pride Rock.
"I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" VS "Someday My Prince Will Come"
Almost all of the leading Disney ladies were pretty hopeful that somewhere out there, there was a prince waiting for them. All except for Meg of course. Even after Meg found her man, she was too stubborn to accept it. Snow White, however, was one of the more optimistic Princesses from the Disney universe.
"Almost There" VS "Belle"
"Almost There" was a song from Princess and the Frog. Tiana sang this at the beginning of the film, and it explained just how close she finally was to her dream. "Belle" was sang by the townspeople of Belle's quiet home, as they discussed just how very different she was.
"Under the Sea" VS "Hakuna Matata"
Now here is a fun pair! "Under the Sea" was a very impressive production, that Sebastian put on while trying to convince Ariel how much better life was under the waves. "Hakuna Matata" was the catchphrase, and song of Timon and Pumbaa. They sang this song while explaining their way of life to young Simba.
"Prince Ali" VS "Zero to Hero"
After Aladdin had made his first wish (to become a prince), Genie really came through. He did not only visually make Aladdin appear to be a prince, but he actually managed to put on an entire parade to showcase the new impressive Prince. "Zero to Hero" was sang by the muses in Hercules, just as he was becoming the man he had always dreamed of being.
"Just Around the Riverbend" VS "Do You Want To Build a Snowman"
Pocahontas sang "Just Around the Riverbend" as a way to express how much more exciting life was, when not being ordered around to do things like marry men just because they were strong. "Do You Want To Build a Snowman" became one of Frozen's most popular songs rather quickly. Princess Anna sang this to try and persuade her sister Elsa to play with her.
"One Jump Ahead" VS "When We're Human"
Poor Aladdin was just trying to feed himself and his pet monkey, when these guys showed up with their knives. Sure, he was stealing, but a man's gotta eat! "When We're Human" was sang by a couple of cursed frogs, who were dreaming of the day when they would be returned to their human forms.
"Jack's Lament" VS "Gaston"
"Jack's Lament" was a solo song performed by the Pumpkin King himself. He sang this song to express his need for something more than just Halloween in his life. "Gaston" was of course the song sang by LeFou, Gaston's trusty sidekick. LeFou sang this song to praise his mighty best-friend and leader. Which one was better?
"Be Our Guest" VS "I Wan'na Be Like You"
"Be Our Guest" is not a Disney song anyone is forgetting any time soon. In fact there is an entire restaurant at the Disney Parks completely dedicated to this song. "I Wan'na Be Like You" was also a fan favorite. It was sang in The Jungle Book, when the monkeys were explaining how they wanted to be more man-like.
"A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" VS "Whistle While You Work"
Here we go, another one of our Princesses talking about her magical dreams. Cinderella sang this classic for us, after she had just woken up from the most magical of dreams. Snow White sang "Whistle While You Work" as she tidied up her cabin with the help of all of her little woodland animal friends.
"Friend Like Me" VS "Something There"
"Friend Like Me" was an excellent song, sang by Genie. Genie sang this one after Aladdin seemed skeptical of his powers (he definitely believed him after this song). "Something There" was the song Belle and the Beast sang as they first started to discover their feeling for each other. Which one is your favorite?
"So This Is Love" VS "God Help the Outcasts"
"So This Is Love" was the song Cinderella sang after finally meeting the Prince she had always been dreaming about. "God Help the Outcasts" was a beautiful song sang by Esmeralda. She sang this one while she prayed for God to help all those who could not help themselves. Which one of these is a true classic?
"A Pirate's Life" VS "Heigh-Ho"
"A Pirate's Life" is fairly self-explanatory. The pirates of Captain Hook's ship try to sell the lost boys on how amazing the life of a pirate actually is. Everybody knows the song "Heigh-Ho". In fact it is difficult to march anywhere and not sing this song (at least in our heads).
"Oogie Boogie's Song" VS "Friends on the Other Side"
Here is another wicked pairing for you. "Oogie Boogie's Song" was a spooky number performed by (you guessed it) The Oogie Boogie Man, from The Nightmare Before Christmas. "Friends on the Other Side" was the main song of Dr. Facilier, the villain in The Princess and the Frog. Which of these Disney songs is the best?
"Dig a Little Deeper" VS "I See the Light"
"Dig a Little Deeper" was a great song, and it taught us how important it is to not judge a book by its cover. "I See the Light" was a beautiful song sang by Rapunzel, as she finally saw the magical lanterns she had always dreamed of one day seeing. Looking at these two options, which one would you say is the best?
"Honor to Us All" VS "For the First Time in Forever"
Poor Mulan just wanted her family to understand that her dreams were bigger than just marrying some random man. However, after her family sang "Honor to Us All" she realized that was never going to happen. Princess Anna sang "For the First Time in Forever" when finally after so many years of being cooped up, the castle doors opened.
"Ev'rybody Wants to Be a Cat" VS "Topsy Turvy"
"Ev'rybody Wants to Be a Cat" is hands down the jazziest number Disney ever gifted us with. It was performed by a group of swingin' alley cats. "Topsy Turvy" was an opening number in The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It was a colorful performance, and really kicked things off. Which one was more fun?
"Fixer Upper" VS "A Girl Worth Fighting For"
"Fixer Upper" was performed by everybody's favorite group of Rock Trolls. After Kristoff brought Princess Anna by to meet his family, this song was pretty much how they introduced themselves. "A Girl Worth Fighting For" was sang by the army of men in Mulan, while they all dreamed of returning from war to a beautiful woman.
"Mother Knows Best" VS "Mine, Mine, Mine"
Mother Gothel was no doubt one of the most wicked villains. In fact it is actually rumored that Mother Gothel, is the same witch that tried to curse Snow White (hopefully she has finally been dealt with for the last time). Governor Ratcliffe sang "Mine, Mine, Mine" as his boat landed on Pocahontas's land, and he prepared to mine it for gold.
"Love Is an Open Door" VS "All in the Golden Afternoon"
Princess Anna sang "Love Is an Open Door" after meeting Prince Hans. Of course, she had no idea that he was ultimately trying to double-cross her. "All in the Golden Afternoon" was sang by Alice and The Flowers of Wonderland. Alice walked through the flowers in pure amazement of what she was witnessing.
"In Summer" VS "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People"
Both of these happen to be hits from the Frozen soundtrack. "In Summer" was sang by Olaf, as he explained his dream of one day enjoying the sunny rays of summer. "Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People" was a duet between Kristoff, and well... Kristoff, as he took on the voice of Sven the Reindeer.
"One Last Hope" VS "I've Got No Strings"
"One Last Hope" was sang by Phil, Hercules's mentor and trainer. Phil was not at all convinced that Hercules had what it took to be a hero, but after this number his mind started to change. "I've Got No Strings" was one of Pinocchio's most popular songs. Which of these was the better classic?
"Thomas O'Malley Cat" VS "Siamese Cat Song"
It's feline against feline in this quiz question. "Thomas O'Malley Cat" was sang by Thomas O'Malley, as he introduced himself to the beautiful Duchess and her kittens. The "Siamese Cat Song" was performed by the pair of Siamese cats who had it out for poor Lady, in the film Lady and the Tramp.
"Un Poco Loco" VS "How Far I’ll Go"
Has everyone here seen Coco? If not, than it is a must see for sure! "Un Poco Loco" was one of the films main songs. By now everyone should have certainly seen Moana, and know all about the magic behind the song "How Far I'll Go". Thinking about both of the songs, which one was truly a Disney classic?
"Bella Notte" VS "Why Should I Worry?"
"Bella Notte" was the super romantic song performed while Lady and Tramp enjoyed their famous spaghetti dinner. "Why Should I Worry?" was an upbeat number performed in the film Oliver and Company, as the cat and dog duo strolled the streets of NYC. Which of these tunes is the best one?
"Arabian Nights" VS "Two Worlds"
Both of these songs were opening numbers for their films. "Arabian Nights" was sang as the film Aladdin began. It explained to the audience where the film was taking place. "Two Worlds" was sang during the very sad intro to the film Tarzan. Which of these was a better way to kick off a film?
"The Second Star to the Right" VS "If I Never Knew You"
"The Second Star to the Right" was as instructive as it was fun! Peter Pan sang this song to direct Wendy Darling and her brothers to Neverland. "If I Never Knew You" was a romantic song between Pocahontas and John Smith. Which of these are we more likely to add to our playlist?
"In a World of My Own" VS "Listen with Your Heart"
"In a World of My Own" was the song little Alice sang as she frolicked through a field, and dreamed of a world made just for her. "Listen with Your Heart" was sang to Pocahontas by Grandmother Willow. Grandmother Willow sang it to explain how Pocahontas already knew her destiny, she just had to follow what her heart was saying to be able to get there.
"Let's Go Fly a Kite" VS "You've Got a Friend in Me"
"Let's Go Fly a Kite" was another Marry Poppins classic. As many of you may have guessed, it was about how fun it is to fly kites. "You've Got a Friend in Me" was a Toy Story classic. It was about the bond shared between best friends, and it quickly became the background music for all of their following films.
"The Bells of Notre Dame" VS "A Spoonful of Sugar"
"The Bells of Notre Dame" was the song which explained to everyone how the villagers felt about the mysterious Quasimodo. "A Spoonful of Sugar" was Mary Poppins' popular song about how sugar can make anything go down a little smoother. In your opinion, which of these is the better song?
"You'll Be in My Heart" VS "Circle of Life"
Don't both of these songs just bring a tear to your eye? "You'll Be in My Heart" was a song from the film Tarzan (as if the story wasn't sad enough without these tear-jerking songs). "Circle of Life" was the unforgettable opening number to the movie Lion King. It played as a young Simba was introduced to the community of animals.
"Sing, Sweet Nightingale" VS "Best of Friends"
For anyone who may have forgotten, "Sing, Sweet Nightingale" was the song Cinderella would often sign as she cleaned the house, or preformed other boring chores for her step-mother. "Best of Friends" was a song from the classic film The Fox and the Hound. Which of these was one of your favorites?
"Shiny" VS "You're Welcome"
Both of these tunes come from the film Moana. "You're Welcome" was sang by Maui the Demigod as he explained that he was the one responsible for everything we have today. "Shiny" was sang by a villain from the film, who was a little too obsessed with shiny objects. Pick the best song!
"1-2-1" VS "Trust in Me"
Has anyone here forgotten about the song "1-2-1"? It was the closing number (and arguably the best song) from the Goofy Movie film. "Trust in Me" was sang by this villainous little snake, as he tried to hypnotize young Mowgli. Were either of these songs favorites for anyone here? We can only pick one!
"Hellfire" VS "Who’s Been Painting My Roses Red"
For this final question, we have one more villain mash-up for everyone. "Hellfire" was the spooky song sang by one of Disney's most ultimate villains: Claude Frollo. "Who’s Been Painting My Roses Red" could really have only been sang by one villain, and it is no doubt The Queen of Hearts herself.
"Cruella De Vil" VS “Mad Madam Mim"
Cruella De Vil was as wicked as villains come. She had no desire to take over the world, but instead dreamed of turning a litter of puppies into a new fur coat. “Mad Madam Mim" was a song sang in The Sword in the Stone, by the films main villain. Between these two songs, which one is more of a classic?
"We Know the Way" VS "Where You Are"
"We Know the Way" was a great song from the film Moana. One she learned that her people used to be explorers, she knew she to had to one day sail the open ocean. "Where You Are" was also from the film Moana, and it was sang to try and help Moana see that her destiny was waiting for her out on the water.
