The Mob Song
Beauty and the Beast Company, Beauty And The Beast, Disney, Richard White
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The beast will make off with your children He'll come after them in the night We're not safe 'till his head is mounted on my wall I say we kill the beast! We're not safe until he's dead He'll come stalking us at night Set to sacrifice our children to his monstrous appetite He'll wreak havoc on our village if we let him wander free So it's time to take some action boys It's time to fol-low-me Through the mist, through the woods Through the darkness and the shadows It's a nightmare but it one exciting ride Say a prayer, then we're there At the drawbridge of a castle And there's something truly terrible inside It's a beast, he's got fangs razor sharp ones Massive paws, killer claws for the feed Hear him roar, see him foam But we're not coming home 'Till he's dead, good and dead kill the beast No, I won't let you do this If you're not with us, you're against Bring the old man Get your hands off me We can't have them running off to warn the creature Let us out We'll rid the village of this beast, who's with me Get your torch, mount you horse Through your courage to the stinking place We're counting on your stud to lead the way Through a mist to the wood, where we see a haunted castle Something's lurking that you don't see every day It's a beast, just as tall as a mountain, We won't rest 'till he's good and deceased Steady fourth, tally ho! Grab your sword, grab your bow Let's get on and here we go We'll lay siege to the castle, and bring back his head We have to warn the beast this is all my fault OH papa what are we going to do Now, now We'll think of something We don't like what we don't Understand and in fact it scares us And this monster is mysterious at least Bring your guns, bring your knives Save children and and your wives So save our village and our lives Lets kill the beast I knew it, I knew it was foolish to get our hopes up Maybe it would have been better if she'd never come at all Could it be Is it she Scara bleu! Invaders Encroachers And they 'ave the mirror Warn the master If it's a fight they want We'll be ready for them Who's with me! Arrgh Take whatever booty you can find, but remember The beast is mine Find a place, stand aside, we go marching into battle Unafraid of all the things you just decreed Raise the ram, sing this song Here we come at fifty strong If fifty Frenchmen can be wrong Let's kill the beast Pardon me, Master Leave me in peace But sir! The castle is under attack Kill the Beast Kill the Beast This isn't working Oh Lumiere, we must do something Wait, I know Kill the Beast Kill the Beast What shall we do, Master It doesn't matter now Just let them come Kill the Beast Kill the Beast Kill the Beast
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Written by: Howard Elliott Ashman, Alan Menken
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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12 facts about this song
Song Origins"The Mob Song" is featured in the 1991 Disney animated film "Beauty and the Beast." It’s sung by most of the villagers and Gaston, the main antagonist of the film.
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Composer and LyricistLike most songs in the film, "The Mob Song" was composed by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, both celebrated figures in the film and music industry.
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Song FunctionThe song is used to depict the villagers' mob mentality as they march on the Beast's castle. It effectively heightens the intensity and drama in the story.
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Role of the SingerRichard White, who provided the voice for Gaston, leads the Mob Song. The song is often used as an example of Gaston's manipulative charisma, turning decent villagers into an angry mob.
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Award ConnectionsIn the year of the film's release, its music won two Academy Awards; Best Original Score and Best Original Song. However, "The Mob Song" was not the song that won; "Beauty and the Beast" took this accolade.
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Initial ReceptionInitially, some critics thought the song was too dark and intense for young audiences, reflecting the controversy surrounding darker elements in children's films.
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Role in Musical TheaterIn the Broadway adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast," "The Mob Song" is often accompanied by spectacular stage design, choreography, and pyrotechnics, contributing to the gravity of the scene.
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Track on Soundtrack Album"The Mob Song" is the 22nd track on the original motion picture soundtrack of "Beauty and the Beast", which was released in 1991.
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Live-Action VersionThe song is also performed in the 2017 live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, with slight modifications in the lyrics. The role of Gaston was played by Luke Evans.
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Howard Ashman's Legacy"The Mob Song" was one of the last songs written by lyricist Howard Ashman before his death. His work alongside Alan Menken significantly impacted Disney films and character development through song.
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Continuity in Disney FilmsAs per common themes seen in Disney musicals, the song serves as a means to illustrate character progression. This song specifically emphasizes Gaston’s fall into paranoia and madness.
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Cultural ImpactDespite the dark theme, "The Mob Song" has made significant cultural contributions and is often sung in various school productions of "Beauty and the Beast."
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