Kiss The Girl (The Little Mermaid)

“Kiss The Girl” is a romantic song that encourages a young man to overcome his hesitation and kiss the girl he is clearly attracted to, set in the magical underwater world of “The Little Mermaid”.

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The song “Kiss The Girl” from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is a playful and romantic number that serves as a pivotal moment in the film.

The lyrics, written by Howard Ashman and composed by Alan Menken, are sung by the character Sebastian the crab, who is trying to persuade Prince Eric to kiss Ariel, the mermaid who has saved his life and with whom he is clearly smitten.

The song uses a series of gentle encouragements and observations about the romantic setting and Ariel’s beauty to nudge Eric towards action.

Lines like “There you see her, sitting there across the way” and “Yes, you want her, look at her, you know you do” directly address Eric’s obvious attraction to Ariel, while “It’s a shame that she won’t say what’s in her heart” hints at Ariel’s inability to speak due to her deal with Ursula.

The song cleverly uses the natural beauty of the lagoon and the presence of friendly sea creatures to create a romantic atmosphere, culminating in the repeated urging to “kiss the girl”.

This song encapsulates the theme of taking a chance on love, a common motif in Disney musicals, and is a key moment in the development of Ariel and Eric’s relationship.