Part of Your World - The Little Mermaid (1989 film) - MP3 instrumental karaoke

“Part of Your World” is not only one of the most famous songs in film history, it also serves as one of the most emblematic examples of the “I Want” song, a popular type of song featured in musical theater. It serves as a narrative tool for characters to express their motivations, as well as establishes the themes of the play/film. In “Part of Your World,” written by lyricist Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken for Disney's 1989 animated film The Little Mermaid, the song is sung by protagonist Ariel (played by Jodi Benson), a mermaid who longs for a life beyond her underwater world. In the song, Ariel describes her collection of human paraphernalia and yearns to live among humans. “Part of Your World” garnered acclaim from critics and audiences alike, becoming one of the standout songs from the popular film. It went on to become a Disney standard. Among the musicians who have covered the song over the years are Miley Cyrus, Faith Hill, Jessica Simpson, and Carly Rae Jepsen.