A Whole New World

Jessica Simpson, Disney, Nick Lachey

About A Whole New World

"A Whole New World" is a song from Disney's 1992 animated feature film Aladdin, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. A duet originally recorded by singers Brad Kane and Lea Salonga in their respective roles as the singing voices of the main characters Aladdin and Jasmine, the ballad serves as both the film's love and theme song. Lyrically, "A Whole New World" describes Aladdin showing the confined princess a life of freedom and the pair's acknowledgment of their love for each other while riding on a magic carpet. The song garnered an Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 65th Academy Awards. "A Whole New World" also won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year at the 36th Annual Grammy Awards, the first and so far only Disney song to win in the category. 


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Yeah...oh yeah.
I can show you the world.
Shining shimmering splendid.
Tell me princess now when did you last let your heart decide.
I can open your eyes.
Take you wonder by wonder.
Over sideways and under on a magic carpet ride.

A whole new world.
A new fantastic point of view.
No one to tell us no or where to go or say we're only dreaming.

A whole new world.
A dazzling place I never knew.
But now from way up here it's crystal clear that now I'm in a whole new world with you.
Unbelievable sights.
Indescribable feeling.
Soaring, tumbling, free-wheeling.
Through an endless diamond sky.

A whole new world.
[Nick:] Don't you dare close your eyes.
[Jessica:] A hundred thousand things to see.
[Nick:] Hold your breath, it gets better.
[Both:] I'm like a shooting star.
I've come so far.
[Jessica:] I can't go back to where I used to be.

([Nick:] A whole new world.)
[Nick:] With new horizons to pursue.
[Both:] I'll chase them anywhere, there's time to spare.
[Nick:] Let me share this whole new world with you.

[Jessica:] Oh a whole new world.
A new fantastic point of view.
[Both:] No one to tell us no or where to go
[Jessica:] or say we're only dreaming.

([Nick:] A whole new world)
(jessica)Every turn a surprise.
[Nick:] With new horizons to pursue.
([Jessica:] Every moment red letter.)

[Both:] I'll chase them anywhere, there's time to spare.
Let me share,
This whole new world with you.

[Nick:] A whole new world.
(jessica)a whole new world.
(nick)thats where well be.
[Jessica:] That's where we'll be.
[nick] A thrilling chase.
[jessica:] A wonderous place.
[Both:] For you and...me.

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The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), commonly referred to as Disney, is an American diversified multinational mass media corporation headquartered in Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, California, United States. It is the largest media conglomerate in the world in terms of revenue. Founded on October 16, 1923, by Walt and Roy Disney as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, Walt Disney Productions established itself as a leader in the American animation industry before diversifying into live-action film production, television, and travel. Taking on its current name in 1986, The Walt Disney Company expanded its existing operations and also started divisions focused upon theatre, radio, music, publishing, and online media. In addition, it has created new divisions of t… more »

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Written by: Alan Menken, Tim Rice

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10 facts about this song

Origins
"A Whole New World" was written by Alan Menken (composed music) and Tim Rice (wrote lyrics) specifically for Disney's widely successful animation "Aladdin" which was released in 1992.
First Performance
Filipino-American singer and Broadway actress, Lea Salonga, provided the singing voice for Princess Jasmine in the song, while Brad Kane performed as Aladdin.
Chart Success
The pop version of the song, performed by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Award Winning
In 1993, "A Whole New World" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Grammy Success
In addition to winning the Oscar, it also won three Grammy Awards in 1994 for Song Of The Year, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best Song Written specifically for a Motion Picture or Television.
Iconic Soundtrack
The song is also part of "Aladdin: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack", which reached the #1 spot on Billboard 200 Album chart.
Cultural Effect
The song became a symbolic anthem for Disney and is one of the most known and loved songs from the Disney library.
Broadway Adaptation
"A Whole New World" was carried over to the popular Aladdin Broadway musical where it continues to be a highlight of the show's score.
Live-Action Remake
A new version of the song was recorded by Zayn Malik and Zhavia Ward for the 2019 live-action adaptation of Aladdin.
Influence on Artists
Many artists including Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey, Peter Andre & Katie Price and Brian McKnight & Mandy Moore have covered this song due to its timeless and universal appeal.

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