Lovely Lyrics: I've Got a Dream

C put a new decal on my car for me and I thought since it’s from Tangled, I would feature the lyrics from one of the songs on the soundtrack.  I have a slight obsession with Tangled because the animation is beautiful, the story is awesome, and the soundtrack is great! Additional songs from the movie will undoubtedly be shared on future posts because there are many good ones to choose from.

For me, the characters make the movie.  Obviously Rapunzel is fabulous, but who doesn’t love Pascal?  Or Maximus?  Or Flynn Rider?  I mean, how can you not love Flynn Rider?!?  Charming, adventurous, and responsible for one of my favorite Disney quotes, “Frying pans!  Who knew, right?” (which I quote far more often than is probably necessary).

"I’ve Got a Dream" takes place at The Snuggly Duckling, which may be the most adorable name for a pub ever.  The song is catchy and upbeat, but also hilarious, and I thought it was the obvious choice to go along with my new decal:

I've Got A Dream

from Tangled

Hook Hand Thug:
I'm malicious, mean and scary
My sneer could curdle dairy
And violence-wise, my hands are not the cleanest
But despite my evil look
And my temper, and my hook
I've always yearned to be a concert pianist
Can't ya see me on the stage performin' Mozart?
Tickling the ivories 'til they gleam?
Yep, I'd rather be called deadly
For my killer show-tune medley
'Cause way down deep inside
I've got a dream

Thug Chorus:
He's got a dream!
He's got a dream!

Hook Hand Thug:
See, I ain't as cruel and vicious as I seem!
Though I do like breaking femurs
You can count me with the dreamers
Like everybody else
I've got a dream!

Big Nose Thug:
I've got scars and lumps and bruises
Plus something here that oozes
And let's not even mention my complexion
But despite my extra toes
And my goiter, and my nose
I really want to make a love connection
Can't you see me with a special little lady
Rowin' in a rowboat down the stream?
Though I'm one disgusting blighter
I'm a lover, not a fighter
'Cause way down deep inside
I've got a dream
I've got a dream!

Thug Chorus:
He's got a dream!

Big Nose Thug:
I've got a dream!

Thug Chorus:
He's got a dream!

Big Nose Thug:
And I know one day romance will reign supreme!
Though my face leaves people screaming
There's a child behind it, dreaming
Like everybody else
I've got a dream

Thug Chorus:
Tor would like to quit and be a florist
Gunther does interior design
Ulf is into mime
Attila's cupcakes are sublime
Bruiser knits
Killer sews
Fang does little puppet shows
Hook Hand Thug:
And Vladimir collects ceramic unicorns!

Flynn:
I have dreams, like you – no, really!
Just much less touchy-feely
They mainly happen somewhere warm and sunny
On an island that I own
Tanned and rested and alone
Surrounded by enormous piles of money

Rapunzel:
I've got a dream!

Thug Chorus:
She's got a dream!

Rapunzel:
I've got a dream!

Thug Chorus:
She's got a dream!

Rapunzel:
I just want to see the floating
lanterns gleam!
And with every passing hour
I'm so glad I left my tower --
Like all you lovely folks
I've got a dream!

Thug Chorus:
She's got a dream!
He's got a dream!
They've got a dream!
We've got a dream!
So our differences ain't
really that extreme!
We're one big team!
Call us brutal!  Sick!

Hook Hand Thug:
Sadistic!

Big Nose Thug:
And grotesquely optimistic!

Thug Chorus:
'Cause way down deep inside
We've got a dream!

Hook Hand Thug:
I've got a dream!

Big Nose Thug:

I've got a dream!

Thug Chorus:
I've got a dream!
I've got a dream!
I've got a dream!

Rapunzel:
I've got a dream!

All:
Yes, way down deep inside, I've got a dream!

Music by Alan Menken

Lyrics by Glenn Slater

Happy Tails to you!