We Love Disney – English Lyrics

• By: NE-YO, Jessie J, Jason Derulo, Gwen Stefani, Ariana Grande, Fall Out Boy, Tori Kelly, Jhené Aiko, Rascal Flatts, Lucy Hale, Charles Perry, Jessie Ware, Kacey Musgraves
• Album: We Love Disney

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the heartwarming world of Disney through "It's a Small World" from the 'We Love Disney' album! This unique collaboration by some of today's biggest artists offers a fresh perspective on a beloved classic. Beyond enjoying the familiar melody, you can explore how different musical styles converge, showcasing the versatility of the English language in song and how artists adapt their vocal expressions to a shared theme of global harmony.

[English]

Mmm, well Ali Baba had them forty thieves

Scheherezade had a thousand tales

But master you're in luck 'cause up your sleeves

You got a brand of magic never fails

You got some power in your corner now

Some heavy ammunition in your camp

You got some punch, pizzaz, yahoo and hell

All you gotta do is rub that lamp

And I'll say

Mister Aladdin, sir

What will your pleasure be?

Let me take your order

Jot it down

You ain't never had a friend like me

Na-na-na, life is your restaurant

And I'm your maître d'

Come on, whisper what it is you want

You ain't never had a friend like me

Yes sir, we pride ourselves on service

You're the boss, the king, the Shah

Say what you wish

It's yours, true dish

How about a little more Baklava?

...

Hey! Have some of column "A"

Try all of column "B"

I'm in the mood to help you dude

You ain't never had a friend like me, yeah, yeah

Oh my

...

Can your friends do this?

Can your friends do that?

Can your friends pull this out their little hat?

Can your friends go, poof! Yeah, yeah

So don't you sit there slack jawed, buggy eyed

I'm here to answer all your midday prayers

You got me bona fide and certified

You got a genie for your chargé d'affaires

I got a powerful urge to help you out

So what-cha wish? I really wanna know

You got a list that's three miles long, no doubt

Well, all you gotta do is rub like so, oh

Mister Aladdin, sir, have a wish or two or three

I'm on the job, you big nabob

You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend

You ain't never had a friend, never had a friend

You ain't never (never) had a (had a) friend like me

Hey-hey-hey-hey

You ain't never had a friend like me

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ A2	noun - the power of apparently influencing the course of events by using mysterious or supernatural forces adjective - used in or produced by magic
power /ˈpaʊər/ A2	noun - the ability to do something or act in a particular way
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death
wish /wɪʃ/ A2	verb - feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that is not easily attainable noun - a desire or hope for something to happen
service /ˈsɜːrvɪs/ A2	noun - the action of helping or doing work for someone
king /kɪŋ/ A1	noun - a male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
help /hɛlp/ A1	verb - give assistance or support to someone noun - the action of helping someone
pull /pʊl/ A2	verb - exert force on (someone or something) so as to move them towards oneself
sit /sɪt/ A1	verb - adopt or be in a position in which one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than one's feet
answer /ˈænsər/ A2	verb - say something in response to a question noun - a reply to a question
urge /ɜːrdʒ/ B2	noun - a strong desire or impulse verb - try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something
pleasure /ˈplɛʒər/ B1	noun - a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment
heavy /ˈhɛvi/ A2	adjective - of great weight; difficult to lift or move
rub /rʌb/ A2	verb - apply pressure to (a surface) and move it repeatedly back and forth

Key Grammar Structures

• Ali Baba had them forty thieves

  ➔ Simple Past Tense

  ➔ Uses the simple past tense "had" to describe a past event (Ali Baba possessing the thieves). B2 level would be using this tense accurately, C1 would understand the contextual implications, C2 would appreciate the simple narrative style.

• You got a brand of magic never fails

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with Adverb of Frequency

  ➔ The phrase "never fails" employs the present simple tense to express a general truth or fact about the magic. "Never" is an adverb of frequency. B2 shows accurate use, C1 would understand connotations of reliability, C2 appreciates the concise expression.

• All you gotta do is rub that lamp

  ➔ Informal Contraction + Bare Infinitive

  ➔ "Gotta" is an informal contraction of "got to" (meaning "have to"). After "gotta," a bare infinitive (infinitive without "to") is used. B2 would know this informal structure, C1 might use it in speech but understand formal alternatives, C2 appreciates the colloquial tone.

• What will your pleasure be?

  ➔ Future Simple Tense (with "will") - Interrogative Form

  ➔ This is a question using the future simple tense with "will" to inquire about someone's desired future action. B2 demonstrates accurate question formation, C1 appreciates its politeness in context, C2 uses it to convey a formal and courteous tone.

• You ain't never had a friend like me

  ➔ Double Negative (Informal) + Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ "Ain't" is a non-standard contraction of "am not," "is not," or "have not." Using "ain't" and "never" creates a double negative. In standard English, it would be "You have never had a friend like me." (Present Perfect). B2 might recognize and understand, C1 uses it knowing it's non-standard, C2 employs it for specific stylistic effect or characterization.

• Say what you wish

  ➔ Imperative + Relative Clause with "what"

  ➔ "Say" is the imperative verb, giving a command. "What you wish" is a relative clause acting as the object of the verb. B2 understands imperatives and relative clauses, C1 recognizes nuance in using "what" vs. "that", C2 uses this construction to convey authority and fulfill wishes.

• I'm in the mood to help you dude

  ➔ Present Simple with a specific phrase

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple with the specific idiomatic phrase "in the mood to," which describes a current feeling or inclination. B2 knows common idioms, C1 understands the contextual relevance of choosing this phrase, C2 can leverage such idioms for character development and tone.

• So don't you sit there slack jawed, buggy eyed

  ➔ Imperative (Negative) + Descriptive Adjectives

  ➔ "Don't sit" is a negative imperative, giving a command not to do something. "Slack jawed" and "buggy eyed" are descriptive adjectives used to illustrate the state of the person being addressed. B2 can understand and use negative imperatives and adjectives, C1 can appreciate the vivid imagery, C2 understands how to effectively describe with striking adjectives.