Songs 'Kiss the Girl' and 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' will include new lyrics to reflect this shift.
The live action remake of "The Little Mermaid" will have updated lyrics to include consent, the songwriter has said.
People are also reading… In the movie, Ariel makes a deal with sea witch Ursula to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can explore the world above water and impress Prince Eric. In the animated classic, Ariel must secure the kiss of"true love" within three days, or else she transforms back into a mermaid and will belong to Ursula. The song's lyrics urge Prince Eric to kiss Ariel before it's too late.
Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio "The men up there don't like a lot of blabber. They think a girl who gossips is a bore," sings Ursula in the original track.
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