| Big Bright Beautiful World | |
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| General Information | |
| Title | Big Bright Beautiful World |
| Artist | Brian D'Arcy James (Shrek) |
| Movie | Shrek the Musical |
| Track Length | 6:12 |
| Genre | Musical |
"Big Bright Beautiful World" is a song from Shrek the Musical and the opening number. It tells about Shrek and his childhood. The song was in both versions of the musical, and the original is extended.
Lyrics[]
Original[]
[SHREK (narrating)]
Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek
Who lived with his parents in a bog by a tree
It was a pretty nasty place
But he was happy because ogres like nasty
On his birthday, the little ogre's parents sat him down to talk
Just as all ogre's parents had for hundreds of years before
[MAMA OGRE]
Listen son, you're growing up so quickly
Growing up, bigger by the day
[PAPA OGRE]
Although we want you here
The rules are very clear
[MAMA OGRE]
Now you're seven...
[PAPA OGRE]
Now you're seven...
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
So it's time to go away
[PAPA OGRE]
Your Mama packed a sandwich for your trip
[MAMA OGRE]
Your Papa packed your boots in case of snow
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
You're gonna make us proud, no backing up allowed
[MAMA OGRE]
Just keep walking...
[PAPA OGRE]
Just keep walking...
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
And you'll find somewhere to go
It's a big bright beautiful world
With happiness all around
It's peaches and cream
And every dream comes true
But not for you
It's a big, bright, beautiful world
With possibilities everywhere
And just around the bend
There's a friend or two
But not for you
[MAMA OGRE]
We're ugly, son
Which means that life is harder
People hate the things they cannot understand
[PAPA OGRE]
And when they look at us they tend to make a fuss
[MAMA OGRE]
Burn our houses down
[PAPA OGRE]
And chase us
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
Off our land
It's important that you find a cozy cesspit
[MAMA OGRE]
A place no one would ever dare to tread
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
And if they happen by make sure you terrify them
[MAMA OGRE]
If you don't, son...
[PAPA OGRE]
If you don't, son...
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
Then you'll surely wind up dead
[MAMA OGRE]
Good-bye!
[PAPA OGRE]
Good-bye!
[MAMA OGRE]
Watch out for men with pitch-forks!
[SHREK (narrating)]
The little ogre wandered for days
And everywhere he went
He would soon be having a wonderful time
[VILLAGERS]
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
La, la, la, la
It's a big bright beautiful world
Where everyone around looks brand new
So pretty and young
And they all know you well too
It's a big bright beautiful world
When you think you're all alone, you'll fit right in
Not a button, not a trace
And your face is perfect too
[BALLOON MAN]
It's paradise for everyone
Everyone
Yes, everyone
Everyone
Everyone
But not for you!
[FIONA'S CARETAKER]
Take a look, Fiona dear
How they hate the ogre so
Yes, I know it’s scary darling
But these are things you need to know
[VILLAGERS]
He'll grind your bones for his bread
Stick your head on a post
Squeeze the jelly from your eyes (jelly from your eyes)
Jelly to spread upon his toast
He’s a hideous monster
He’s a horrible beast
He’s a terrible, terrifying bringer of death
And despair
Musical Interlude
(Toilet flushes)
[SHREK]
Oh, c'mon
Not again
Keep your big bright beautiful world
I'm happy where I am, all alone
I got all I need
So read the stinkin' sign!
Ow!
Keep your big bright beautiful world
I party on my own anyway
Doin' what I can
With a one-man conga line
Yeah, your big bright beautiful world
Is all teddy bears and unicorns
Take your fluffy fun
And shove it where the sun don't shine!
I prefer a life like this
It's not that complicated
Sure, I'm fated to be lonely
And I'm destined to be hated
If you read the books, they say
It's why I was created
But I don't care
'Cause being liked
Is grossly overrated
Who needs a big bright beautiful world?
I got my own little patch of the world!
It's not a big bright beautiful world
But it's mine! Alone!
It's mine!
And it's mine!
[Farts]
All mine!
Broadway Version[]
[SHREK]
Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek
Who lived with his parents in a bog by a tree
It was a pretty nasty place
But he was happy because ogres like nasty
On his birthday, the little ogre's parents sat him down to talk
Just as all ogre's parents had for hundreds of years before
[MAMA OGRE]
Listen son, you're growing up so quickly
Growing up, bigger by the day
[PAPA OGRE]
Although we want you here
The rules are very clear
[MAMA OGRE]
Now you're seven...
[PAPA OGRE]
Now you're seven...
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
So it's time to go away
[PAPA OGRE]
Your Mama packed a sandwich for your trip
[MAMA OGRE]
Your Papa packed your boots in case of snow
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
You're gonna make us proud, no backing up allowed
[MAMA OGRE]
Just keep walking...
[PAPA OGRE]
Just keep walking...
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
And you'll find somewhere to go
It's a big bright beautiful world
With happiness all around
It's peaches and cream
And every dream comes true
But not for you
It's a big, bright, beautiful world
With possibilities everywhere
And just around the bend
There's a friend or two
But not for you
[MAMA OGRE]
We're ugly, son
Which means that life is harder
People hate the things they cannot understand
[PAPA OGRE]
And when they look at us they tend to make a fuss
[MAMA OGRE]
Burn our houses down
[PAPA OGRE]
And chase us
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
Off our land
It's important that you find a cozy cesspit
[MAMA OGRE]
A place no one would ever dare to tread
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
And if they happen by make sure you terrify them
[MAMA OGRE]
If you don't, son...
[PAPA OGRE]
If you don't, son...
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
Then you'll surely wind up dead
[MAMA OGRE]
Good-bye!
[PAPA OGRE]
Good-bye!
[MAMA OGRE]
Watch out for men with pitch-forks!
[SHREK (narrating)]
And so the little ogre went on his merry way
And wherever he went, crowds would welcome him with festive torches and hatchets...
And fun things like that
But whenever the little ogre tried to join in the fun
His new friends suddenly realized they had other things to do
So the ogre did what his parents had told him to
He found a perfectly ranted swamp
And there he stayed for many years
All alone... and very happy with how his life had turned out
(Toilet flushes)
[SHREK]
Oh, c'mon
Not again
Keep your big bright beautiful world
I'm happy where I am, all alone
I got all I need
So read the stinkin' sign!
Ow!
Keep your big bright beautiful world
I party on my own anyway
Doin' what I can
With a one-man conga line
Yeah, your big bright beautiful world
Is all teddy bears and unicorns
Take your fluffy fun
And shove it where the sun don't shine!
I prefer a life like this
It's not that complicated
Sure, I'm fated to be lonely
And I'm destined to be hated
If you read the books, they say
It's why I was created
But I don't care
'Cause being liked
Is grossly overrated
Who needs a big bright beautiful world?
I got my own little patch of the world!
It's not a big bright beautiful world
But it's mine! Alone!
It's mine!
And it's mine!
[Farts]
All mine!
Revised Version[]
[SHREK (narrating)]
Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek
Who lived with his parents in a bog by a tree
It was a pretty nasty place
But he was happy because ogres like nasty
On his seventh birthday, the little ogre's parents sat him down to talk
Just as all ogre's parents had for hundreds of years before
[MAMA OGRE]
Listen son, you're growing up so quickly
Growing up, bigger by the day
[PAPA OGRE]
Although we want you here
The rules are very clear
[MAMA OGRE]
Now you're seven...
[PAPA OGRE]
Now you're seven...
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
So it's time to go away
[PAPA OGRE]
Take some words of wisdom for your trip
[MAMA OGRE]
These are little things you need to know
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
When you are grotesque, life is Kafkaesque
[MAMA OGRE]
Just keep walking...
[PAPA OGRE]
Just keep walking...
[MAMA OGRE & PAPA OGRE]
And you'll find somewhere to go
It's a big bright beautiful world
With happiness all around
It's peaches and cream
And every dream comes true
But not for you
It's a big, bright, beautiful world
With possibilities everywhere
And just around the bend
There's a friend or two
But not for you
[MAMA OGRE]
Good-bye!
[PAPA OGRE]
Good-bye!
[MAMA OGRE]
Watch out for men with pitch-forks!
[SHREK (narrating)]
Ahh, I know it's sad. Very sad, but ogres are used to that.
The hardships, the indignities, the endless stream miser-
[FIONA (narrating)]
Oh hello! Sorry I'm late!
Welcome to "Fiona: The Musical". Yay! Let's talk about me!
Once upon a time, there was a little princess named Fiona who lived in a kingdom Far Far Away.
One fateful day, her parents told her it was time for her to be locked away in a desolated tower, guarded by a fire breathing dragon, as so many Princesses had for hundreds of years before.
[KING HAROLD]
Your Mama packed a dolly for your trip
[QUEEN LILLIAN]
Your Papa packed your books and bubble gum
[KING HAROLD & QUEEN LILLINA]
Darling, don’t be sad, a towers not so bad
[QUEEN LILLIAN]
Just keep waiting...
[KING HAROLD]
Just keep waiting...
[KING HAROLD & QUEEN LILLINA]
And some day, your prince will come
[FIONA (narrating)]
Isn't that the saddest thing you've ever heard?
A poor little princess hidden away from the world, high in a tower, awaiting her one true l-
[SHREK (narrating)]
Sorry about that, technical hitch.
And so the little ogre went along his way.
Cue the Happy Villagers.
[VILLAGERS]
It's a big bright beautiful world
So come along my friend and join the fun
We’ve saved you a spot
And we’ve got so much to do (Do-do-do!)
It's a big bright beautiful world
Where everybody sings kumbaya
While playing a guitar
As we barbeque you-you-you!
[SHREK (narrating)]
Well, this is my cue! Off you go, wee laddie.
And so the little ogre found a perfectly ranted swamp far away from civilization.
And whenever a mob came along to burn him at the stake
He knew exactly what to do.
(To the villagers)
ROOOOOAAAAAR!!!
[VILLAGERS (running away, terrified)]
Ahhh!!!
[SHREK]
Keep your big bright beautiful world
I'm happy where I am, all alone
I got all I need
So read the stinkin' sign!
Keep your big bright beautiful world
I party on my own anyway
Doin' what I can
With a one-man conga line
Yeah, your big bright beautiful world
Is all teddy bears and unicorns
Take your fluffy fun
And shove it where the sun don't shine!
I prefer a life like this
It's not that complicated
Sure, I'm fated to be lonely
And I'm destined to be hated
If you read the books, they say
It's why I was created
But I don't care
'Cause being liked
Is grossly overrated
Who needs a big bright beautiful world?
I got my own little patch of the world!
It's not a big bright beautiful world
But it's mine! Alone!
It's mine!
And it's mine!
[Farts]
All mine!
Trivia[]
- King Harold and Queen Lillian cameo when Baby Shrek is walking through the meadows. They are seen escorting Young Fiona to her tower. However, this was originally a scene exchange where Fiona interrupts the pace of the song. This only survived in the official book, and is rarely seen in other official productions.
- The original featured the villagers having a party and a man handing out balloons, and when Shrek comes up to get one, he pops the balloon in front of his face.