Beauty and the Beast – Our Guest Lyrics

One of the greatest love songs in the English language is “Beauty and the Beast” by Mary Stevenson. It features the first mention of a curse in a lyrics since the 13th century. In modern times the song seems to be cursed, but it doesn’t seem to be one that the characters in the story want to carry out. The lyrics also point to a kind of forbidden love that can lead to a happy ending even though this isn’t really what the original story was telling.

Many people who love this song are familiar with the original “Beauty and the Beast.” This version tells of a wicked stepmother who banishes a young handsome prince to an isolated farmhouse. There she tortures and abuses him, and when he comes home his dad makes him marry her to avoid further misery. In the new version the stepmother isn’t the bad guy anymore, but the original story still involves a handsome prince being forced into marriage.

Most of us have probably heard the original melody (sometimes referred to as the lullaby) hundreds of times. The basic idea is that the fairy tales which grew into the “Lament” and “Carol of Broadway” we hear today are all based on these old nursery rhymes. We have all sung or at least listened to these songs at some point in our lives. If you haven’t then you should really get around to it. They are enchanting and go perfectly with a full moon, a good cup of coffee, and a loving and sweet attitude.

Beauty and the Beast – A Lovely Meditation by John Berry

One of the more famous songs from The Chronicles of Narnia is Beauty and the Beast; written by Robert Wise. This is one of the most beloved books in history, and is one of my favorites out there. Many people like to quote lines from this movie because of how sentimental it can be; as well as the beautiful imagery that can be found within the film itself. Some people also like to quote the song so that others can know what their thoughts on the matter are; which I find to be a very nice touch. I especially love the original song and the lyrics; “Oh, what an Lovely day, when the wild-begotten have cometh to greet the end of ages”.

There are many people that like to quote this song in a non-literally way as well. For example; during a prayer or meditation session or when being inspired, you can mentally take a look at the painting and see pictures of things that are similar to what you are seeing in your own mind; such as a landscape or a picture of a city. When you do this; you will be seeing all of the symbolism that is contained in this particular verse. You might then begin to see connections in your own life, and in the life around you. This type of imagery can be a very powerful thing; to work with and in your life.

The first time I ever heard this song was when I was in high school; in the middle of music class. It was being played on the radio, and I was walking around the gym listening to it. The instructor in our music class was an older gentleman that spoke nothing but Japanese. He would start the song with the lyrics, “And if I were a flower, my disposition would be…” and every time he sang that line, I could not help but think about how much more powerful life would be if we only truly enjoyed what we have. So this is a song for you to ponder.