The Little Mermaid - Poor Unfortunate Souls - English

"Poor Unfortunate Soul" sung by Pat Carroll- But I... Come on - This way - Come in, come in, my child. We mustn't lurk in doorways. It's rude! One might question your upbringing. Now, then, you're here, because you have a thing for this human, this prince fellow. Not that I blame you. He is quite a catch, isn't he? Well, angelfish, the solution to your problem is simple. The only way to get what you want is to become a human yourself - Can you do that? - My dear, sweet child. That's what I do. It's what I live for. To help unfortunate merfolk, like yourself, poor souls with no one else to turn to I admit that in the past I've been a nasty They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch But you'll find that nowadays I've mended all my ways Repented, seen the light and made a switch True? Yes And I fortunately know a little magic It's a talent that I always have possessed And here lately, please don't laugh, I use it on behalf of the miserable, lonely and depressed Pathetic Poor unfortunate souls in pain, in need This one longing to be thinner That one wants to get the girl And do I help them? Yes, indeed Those poor unfortunate souls So sad, so true They come flocking to my cauldron crying "Spells, Ursula, please!" And I help them? Yes, I do Now it's happened once or twice Someone couldn't pay the price And I'm afraid I had to rake 'em 'cross the coals Yes, I've had the odd complaint, but on the whole I've been a saint to those poor unfortunate souls Now, here's the deal. I will make you a potion that will turn you into a human for three days. Got that? Three days! Now listen, this is important. Before the sun sets on the third day you've got to get dear old princie to fall in love with you. That is, he's got to kiss you. Not just any kiss, the kiss of true love. If he does kiss you before the sun sets on the third day you'll remain human permanently. But if he doesn't you'll turn back into a mermaid and... you belong to me - No, Ariel! - Have we got a deal? - If I become human, I'll never be with my father or sisters again! - That's right. But you'll have your man. Life's full of tough choices, isn't it? Oh, and there is one more thing. We haven't discussed the subject of payment. You can't get something for nothing, you know - But I don't have any... - I'm not asking much. Just a token really, a trifle. You'll never even miss it. What I want from you is... your voice - My voice? - You've got it, sweetcakes. No more talking, singing. Zip - But without my voice how can I... - You'll have your looks, your pretty face. And don't underestimate the importance of body language The men up there don't like a lot of blabber They think a girl who gossips is a bore Yes, on land it's much preferred for ladies not to say a word And after all, dear, what is idle prattle for? Come on, they're not all that impressed with conversation True gentlemen avoid it when they can But they dote and swoon and fawn on a lady who's withdrawn It's she who holds her tongue, who gets her man Come on, you, poor unfortunate soul Go ahead! Make your choice! I'm a very busy woman and I haven't got all day It won't cost much. Just your voice 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 Take a gulp and take a breath, and go ahead and sign the scroll Flotsam, Jetsam, now I've got her, boys The boss is on a roll This poor unfotunate soul Beluga, Sevruga. Come winds of the Caspian Sea Larengix, Glaucitus, Et max Laryngitus La voce to me Now sing!... Keep singing!

Channel: Film & Animation
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: benarddorjoh

Length: 06:46
Rating: 4.86
Views: 1038315

Tags: English  Little  Mermaid  Poor  Soul  Unfortunate  

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