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Out There
Tony Jay and Tom Hulce Lyrics
Out There Lyrics
Out There Song Lyrics
Frollo:
The world is cruel
The world is wicked
It's I alone whom you can trust in this whole city
I am your only friend
I who keep you, teach you, feed you, dress you
I who look upon you without fear
How can I protect you, boy, unless you
Always stay in here
Away in here
Remember what I taught you, Quasimodo
You are deformed
Quasimodo:
I am deformed
Frollo:
And you are ugly
Quasimodo:
And I am ugly
Frollo:
And these are crimes
For which the world
Shows little pity
You do not comprehend
Quasimodo:
You are my one defender
Frollo:
Out there they'll revile you
As a monster
Quasimodo:
I am a monster
Frollo:
Out there they will hate
And scorn and jeer
Quasimodo:
Only a monster
Frollo:
Why invite their calumny
And consternation?
Stay in here
Be faithful to me
Quasimodo:
I'm faithful
Frollo:
Grateful to me
Quasimodo:
I'm grateful
Frollo:
Do as I say
Obey
And stay
In here
Quasimodo:
I'll stay
In here
Quasimodo:
Safe behind these windows and these parapets of stone
Gazing at the people down below me
All my life I watch them as I hide up here alone
Hungry for the histories they show me
All my life I memorize their faces
Knowing them as they will never know me
All my life I wonder how it feels to pass a day
Not above them
But part of them
And out there
Living in the sun
Give me one day out there
All I ask is one
To hold forever
Out there
Where they all live unaware
What I'd give
What I'd dare
Just to live one day out there
Out there among the millers and the weavers and their wives
Through the roofs and gables I can see them
Ev'ry day they shout and scold and go about their lives
Heedless of the gift it is to be them
If I was in their skin
I'd treasure ev'ry instant
Out there
Strolling by the Seine
Taste a morning out there
Like ordinary men
Who freely walk about there
Just one day and then
I swear I'll be content
With my share
Won't resent
Won't despair
Old and bent
I won't care
I'll have spent
One day
Out there
March, 12th 2024
Background and Context."Out There" is a poignant song from "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," a Disney animmated film released in 1996. The film, known for its mature themes, explores the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer of Notre Dame, and his desire for acceptance. This song captures the moment Quasimodo yearns for a life beyond the cathedral's walls, contrasting sharply with his guardian Frollo's warnings.
Main Message and Theme.
The song delves into themes of isolation, longing, and the dichotomy betweenn perception and reality. Frollo portrays the world as cruel and unaccepting, urging Quasimodo to find safety in isolation. Conversely, Quasimodo's part expresses a deep desire to experience life beyond his confinement, highlighting his innocence and hope.
Meaning and Summary.
"Out There" starts with Frollo instilling fear and obedience in Quasimodo, labeling him as deformed and ugly. This manipulation ensures Quasimodo's compliance and gratitude. However, Quasimodo's solo reveals his deep-seated wish to be part of the world outside, to experience a day among the people, untouched by judgment and full of ordinary joys.
Emotion and Mood.
The song is emotionally charged, moving from the dark, oppressive control of Frollo to the light, hopeful dreams of Quasimodo. The transition from minor to major tones musically underscores the shift from despair to a hopeful yearning for freedom and acceptance.
Analysis.
"Out There" starkly contrasts Frollo's view of the world as a place of danger and judgment with Quasimodo's naive and pure-hearted longing for connection. This reflects broader themes of fear versus freedom, control versus independence, and the inherent value of experiencing life, despite its risks. Quasimodo's innocence and desire for simple pleasures—like feeling the sun or being among people—emphasize a universal longing for acceptance and the beauty of the human spirit.
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