Under the Sea (Song)

Last Updated on: June 21st, 2024

Posted By: Craig Smith

Under the Sea disney song music“Under the Sea” is a song from Disney’s 1989 animated film, The Little Mermaid. The song is composed by Alan Menken, with lyrics by Howard Ashman, and is performed by Samuel E. Wright, who provides the voice for the character of Sebastian the crab. The song features a lively and upbeat calypso-inspired melody, with a prominent use of percussion and steel drums. The lyrics of the song celebrate the wonders of life under the sea and encourage listeners to forget their worries and join in the fun. The song is particularly memorable for its catchy chorus and the clever wordplay in its lyrics, such as the line “Darling, it’s better down where it’s wetter / Take it from me.” “Under the Sea” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1990 and has become one of the most popular and beloved songs in the Disney canon. It is often cited as an example of the creative and infectious musical numbers that have become a hallmark of Disney animated films.


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Craig Smith
I am founder and editor of DisneyNews.us. My passion for all things Disney goes pretty far back to my first trip to Walt Disney World in the mid-80's. I have since returned to the magical place more than 20 times. I started this site when I came to the realization that I spent a significant portion of my day reading articles about Disney and watching Disney content with my 8-year old, so it made sense that I would start sharing some of what I read and see and building a little community around it. Other interests include 80's nostalgia, vintage toys, video games, LEGO, Star Wars and tech gadgets. Other site isDMR.