As someone who grew up with Disney classics and can recite these songs word for word, I must say that the lyricists of these films have shown their comedic prowess through these clever puns and funny lines. From Simba’s avian advisor Zazu getting out of wing instead of hand, to King Louie swinging his way into our hearts as the king of the swingers, these moments are a testament to the brilliance of Disney’s storytelling.
For many of us, the sound of Disney songs brings in an instant air of nostalgia for our childhoods. And when you look back at the best Disney animated movies (along with some live-action and Pixar) from the House of Mouse’s one-hundred-year history, there are a ton of genuinely hilarious song lyrics. Check out which funny bars from Disney movies we chuckle to whilst singing along.
“Try the grey stuff, it’s delicious. Don’t believe me? Ask the dishes.“
Among Disney’s most charming characters undoubtedly includes Lumiere from “Beauty and the Beast.” His brilliance, quite fittingly, reaches its peak during his solo performance titled “Be Our Guest.” The lyricist, Howard Ashman, seemed to be thoroughly enjoying himself as he crafted words for a talking candlestick. A line that always touches our hearts is when Lumiere suggests Belle to sample the “grey stuff” and then points towards the dishes as a hint. It’s both clever and amusing.
“I’m in the mood to help you, dude.”
“Aladdin stands out as one of Robin Williams’ most memorable performances, particularly due to his portrayal of the Genie character. In the captivating song ‘Friend Like Me,’ it’s a delight to watch Williams seamlessly mix elements from the Middle Eastern culture with contemporary language. An amusing example is when he playfully addresses Aladdin as ‘dude.’
“Go ahead, get trampled by a rhino…”
In Disney’s version of Rapunzel, the villain Mother Gothel is incredibly wicked, yet audiences can’t help but find her amusing. Her song “Mother Knows Best,” where she explains to Rapunzel why she shouldn’t leave her tower, offers plenty of comedic moments. The absurd ways she instills fear in the princess, including the line about a rhino, are particularly funny for viewers.
“And, it hurt that my friends never stood downwind!”
Disney tunes often incorporate clever wordplay, such as the humorous double entendre found in “Hakuna Matata” from The Lion King. In this song, Pumbaa’s past is humorously depicted as being quite gassy and self-conscious about it. Despite his embarrassment, through the lyrics of the song, he learns to accept himself, flaws and all. Notably, the phrase “downwind” carries a double meaning in this context; on one hand, it refers to the direction of the wind, but on another level, it subtly alludes to Pumbaa’s own scent.
“Don’t know if I’m elated or gassy, but I’m somewhere in that zone.”
Among all Disney Princess films, “Frozen” undeniably stands out, largely due to how authentic and down-to-earth characters like Anna and Elsa seem. Unlike other princesses who exude delicacy and grace, Anna expresses virtually every thought that crosses her mind, as evident in the song “First Time In Forever.” This allows her to express her apprehension about the Coronation in a way that resonates with many viewers.
“There’s children throwing snowballs, instead of throwing heads. They’re busy building toys, and absolutely no one’s dead.”
In “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” Tim Burton’s imagination lets Jack Skellington explore Christmas for the first time, having been the ruler of Halloween Town all his life. When he sings “What’s This?” it rings true to his experiences, and it’s amusing – even shocking to him – when he expresses that no one is dead or being tossed around, as this is a whole new concept for him.
“So, you wanna be a hero, kid? Well, whoop-de-do.”
Danny DeVito’s portrayal as an old satyr named Philoctetes in Hercules is simply outstanding, making it easy to understand why Disney enthusiasts are eager for him to star in the live-action remake! One particularly amusing scene featuring him is during his song “One Last Hope,” where he injects a touch of sarcasm into the initial verse. This provides an excellent opportunity for Phil to share his thoughts on his past hero training experiences, and it’s enjoyable to sing along with him.
“Cleaning crud up in the kitchen as we sing along!”
Enchanted stood out as a fantastic update to Disney films due to its sharp and humorous critique of longstanding studio tropes. This is particularly evident when Giselle sings “Happy Working Song,” detailing all the cleaning she’s doing in her new, live-action environment. It’s not nearly as enchanting as her animated world, that much is clear!
“Don’t underestimate the importance of body language, ha!”
In the scene “Poor Unfortunate Souls” from “The Little Mermaid,” the wickedly charming Ursula manages to persuade the innocent and inexperienced Ariel to hand over her voice to the sea witch in exchange for a spell that would grant her legs. One amusing line, particularly effective for its delivery, is when Ursula suggests she uses “expressive movements” or “dance moves” instead of singing while dancing playfully.
“I’d rather be called deadly for my killer show-tune medley. Thank you!”
In the movie “Tangled,” it’s delightful how Rapunzel ventures out of her tower for the first time and winds up at a tavern named “The Snuggly Duckling” teeming with tough characters. Her arrival prompts these roughnecks to burst into a song called “I Have A Dream,” where they express their heartfelt aspirations. One memorable moment is when a shady figure confesses that he’s actually a pianist, yearning for recognition of his skills. It’s quite touching as well.
“We finish each other’s…” “Sandwiches.”
In the initial act of “Frozen”, Anna develops a fondness for Prince Hans and they perform a duet titled “Love Is An Open Door”. At one point in the song, Hans mentions they “complete each other’s” thoughts, which Anna humorously corrects by saying it’s like they’re “finishing each other’s sandwiches.” Typically, that line would be about sentences, but Anna’s whimsical twist adds a touch of charm to the exchange, with Hans confirming her statement by saying, “that’s exactly what I was going to say!
“Winter’s a good time to stay in and cuddle, but put me in summer and I’ll be a… happy snowman”
Frozen cleverly created a snowman character, Olaf, who yearns for summer and even dedicates a song to his longing for warmer days. It’s somewhat eerie yet amusing because if Olaf were really in summer weather, he would melt. This is humorously depicted when Olaf says a line that rhymes with “puddle” and looks at one before veering off lyrically in a different direction.
“It just occurred to me that I’m illiterate and I’ve never actually had to spell it out loud before…”
In a more casual and readable manner, I’d say: Although the live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast” is quite similar to the original animated movie, Josh Gad as LeFou added some humor to the song “Gaston.” He pretends to struggle with spelling Gaston’s name during the song, which isn’t in the ’90s version, making it more amusing.
“These guys don’t appreciate I’m broke.”
In the movie Aladdin, the song “One Jump Ahead” serves as an introduction to Aladdin, a street-smart young man from Agrabah who resorts to stealing for survival. The song, filled with humor and action, resonates with many when Aladdin nonchalantly mentions that the law enforcement chasing him doesn’t understand because he’s “flat broke.” Such an attitude!
“Oh I wouldn’t climb this tree, if a Pooh flew like a bee. But I wouldn’t be a bear then, so I guess I wouldn’t care then.”
Winnie The Pooh is always full of humor, and it’s only fitting that he has his own song to go along with his lively personality. In the Sherman Brothers tune “Rumbly in My Tummy,” Pooh expresses his constant hunger as he dreams of finding honey from a tree. In a charming verse, Pooh ponders what it would be like if he were a bee and could fly up to the tree he’s ascending, but then realizes that he wouldn’t remain a bear in that scenario.
“Hey! What has two thumbs and pulled up the sky when you were waddling yay high? This guy!”
In the film “Moana,” Maui is a captivating semi-divine character who shares his tales with Moana, and the witty lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda came up with the line where Dwayne Johnson seems to be rapping, showcasing his skills in an amusing manner.
“You say put them on your head. Ay, mi amor! Ay, mi amor!”
In the movie “Coco,” Miguel performs the upbeat song titled “Un Poco Loco” in an attempt to secure a spot at Ernesto de la Cruz’s concert through a competition. Unlike many Disney songs, this one translates to “a little crazy” and appears somewhat unrelated to the storyline itself. The lyrics express the idea that love can drive one mad, suggesting that his love tells him the sky is red and he should wear his shoes on his head.
“You telling this story, or am I?”
In 2021, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from the film Encanto emerged as its biggest hit. Surprisingly, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the song’s creator, had predicted this success wouldn’t happen, calling it the “least likely candidate for a breakout hit.” Despite being an enjoyable tune overall, the most entertaining part is when Mirábel’s uncle and aunt attempt to share Bruno’s past while arguing over who gets to tell the story!
“‘Cause when you’re older, absolutely everything makes sense!”
Following Olaf’s popularity as the amiable chatterbox snowman in Arendelle, he is granted another solo appearance in “Frozen 2”. In the song titled “When I Am Older”, Olaf expresses his eagerness to grasp more knowledge as he matures and delves deeper into life. Adults are likely to find amusement in such lines, as growing older does not always equate to the world becoming clear or understandable.
“What do they got, a lot of sand? We got a hot crustacean band.”
In the beloved tale “The Little Mermaid“, Sebastian the Crab is a vibrant and lively character who initially resists Ariel’s aspirations to become human. This resistance is particularly evident in his song “Under The Sea”, where he gathers numerous gifted sea creatures to demonstrate that there are countless wonders to cherish as part of their underwater world. Although this doesn’t sway Ariel, Sebastian and the others make a convincing argument for embracing their oceanic home.
“Honey, you mean Hunk-ules!”
In the movie “Hercules,” the Muses lend a heartfelt and witty touch to narrating the tale of the esteemed Greek hero. On the other hand, in “The Gospel Truth,” the Muses, in a playful way, break the boundary between the audience and the stage by referring to the hero as “Hunk-ules” instead of “Hercules.” This catchy nickname becomes an indelible moment in the song that leaves a lasting impression.
“There’s only she who is beautiful as me. So, I’m making plans to woo and marry Belle.”
In the opening of “Beauty and the Beast,” the atmosphere and characters are skillfully presented through the ensemble number “Belle.” Within this song, the character Gaston is introduced in a clear manner by outlining his objectives with these lines. What’s amusingly ironic is that Gaston refers to himself as “beautiful” in the story.
“You’re not a voice, you’re just a ringing in my ear. And, if I heard you, which I don’t.”
In the opening of “Frozen 2”, Elsa begins to hear a mysterious voice whispering to her. As she sings about it in the song “Into The Unknown”, the writers cleverly express how Elsa is ignoring or dismissing the voice’s call with this particular line, which is also musically and lyrically effective.
“It’s genetics! Yeah, I got these genes from outer space. Peep the name, I’m magnificent!”
As a thrilled fan, I couldn’t contain my excitement when Chris Pine was announced as the latest antagonist in Disney’s “Wish,” especially since it meant he would be singing songs for the legendary House of Mouse. In the grand villain number, “This Is The Thanks I Get?!” the character of King Magnifico, played by Pine, showcases his charisma and wit, cleverly poking fun at his good looks.
I’m just a punky little eyeball, and a funky optic nerve.”
In some Pixar films, original songs aren’t present, but in “Monsters Inc.”, there’s a duet between John Goodman’s Sully and Billy Crystal’s Mike Wazowski. The song titled “If I Didn’t Have You” is laugh-out-loud funny throughout, with the friends joking about their friendship. However, one line from Mike stands out as particularly clever.
”I love to laugh, it’s getting worse every year.”
In most cases, laughing is not considered a physical condition, but in the 1964 movie “Mary Poppins,” Ed Wynn’s character, Uncle Albert, does have a unique situation where he begins to float when he laughs uncontrollably. This amusing phenomenon is humorously depicted in the song “I Love To Laugh,” as Uncle Albert sings (while laughing) about how it seems to be getting “more intense each year.
“This child is getting wildly out of wing.”
In the song “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King” from The Lion King, Simba expresses his anticipation for ruling Pride Rock one day. However, Zazu, his steward, does not seem taken by the tune. In a clever play on words reminiscent of the ’90s classic, Zazu comments that Simba is acting “out of wing” instead of “out of hand” – a pun since he’s a bird.
”I’m the king of the swingers. Oh, the jungle VIP.”
1967’s “The Jungle Book” features King Louie, an orangutan, who tries to persuade Mowgli to share human ways with him. Voiced by jazz and swing singer Louis Prima, this character humorously references his role as a monkey and the genre of the song by jokingly calling himself “the ruler of the swingers.
“His assets frozen, the venue chosen is the ends of the earth, whoopee! So long, ex-Prince Ali!”
Jafar from Aladdin is quite humorous despite being frightening too. During the song “Prince Ali,” when his malicious schemes are nearing completion, he employs his cunningness to mock Aladdin as he seizes the Genie lamp and demands to gain sorcerer powers himself.
“Now when you pick a pawpaw, or a prickly pear…”
This song has lines that are amusing to recite and make your tongue feel vibrant. In “The Bare Nessesities,” Baloo the Bear shares with Mowgli his life philosophy, which includes a fun way of choosing fruit using an alliterative sequence.
“Are ya achin’ (yup, yup, yup), for some bacon? (Yup, yup, yup.)”
Towards the conclusion of “The Lion King,” Timon and Pumbaa playfully help Simba outsmart Scar through a clever ploy, which is providing distraction. They achieve this by composing an amusing Luau tune, with Pumbaa serving as the lure. This scene will always remain a source of laughter in “The Lion King.
“Who can make up these endless refrains like Gaston?”
The lively “Gaston” scene from Beauty and the Beast features LeFou, who enthusiastically sings about his admired companion Gaston. A humorous moment occurs when LeFou playfully acknowledges that they keep repeating the same praises of Gaston by saying he creates an endless series of choruses.
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2024-09-20 19:38