Composer Alan Menken reveals that lyrics to two classic songs in The Little Mermaid were changed to be less offensive in the upcoming remake.
The Little Mermaid remake composer Alan Menken reveals that the lyrics to two songs from the animated classic will feature updated lyrics to make them less offensive. Serving as a live-action remake of the beloved 1989 Disney film, The Little Mermaid stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, a mermaid who strikes a deal with a sea witch to trade her voice for human legs.
"There are some lyric changes in “Kiss the Girl” because people have gotten very sensitive about the idea that [Prince Eric] would, in any way, force himself on [Ariel]. We have some revisions in “Poor Unfortunate Souls” regarding lines that might make young girls somehow feel that they shouldn't speak out of turn, even though Ursula is clearly manipulating Ariel to give up her voice.
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