You know how some people have little games they play any time they are with one another? No? Maybe that’s just us. Anyways we like to play this game where we chat, for hours, about which Taylor Swift song was written for a specific Disney princess. There IS a right answer. We have been playing this game for months, and we think we finally came to conclusions. And shockingly, we are still friends. We can get pretty heated about Taylor Swift around here.
Rapunzel
The tiny blonde bundle of fire actually has two theme songs. The first is, obviously, “22” considering her story arc is propelled by her BIRTHDAY. It’s a given that Taylor’s iconic birthday number would come into play. Furthermore, “22”s chorus hits the perfect notes of the array of feelings that Punzie feels throughout Tangled. It seems to be a perfect fit.
“We’re happy, free, confused, and lonely at the same time.”
Now the second song that resonates is also not a romance song. It’s a testament to the abusive relationship she lived in before meeting Flynn Rider. “Begin Again” adequately explains the freedom Rapunzel must have felt after meeting someone who found her to be remarkable and truly loved her.
“You throw your head back laughing like a little kid. I think it’s strange that you think I’m funny but he never did, and I’ve been spending the last eight(teen) months(years) thinking all love ever does is break, and burn, and end…”
Belle
“Seems like there’s always someone who disapproves. They’ll judge it like they know about me and you. But the verdict comes with those with nothing else to do. The jury’s out, but my choice is you.”
Let’s face it. The Beast and Belle were definitely a couple worth disapproving of. Not to mention that there is a lot of fan theory out there that claims Belle didn’t really love him and was just suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. Their love is one that they are still defending to this day (Because he was kind of a psychopath narcissist in the first half of the film). But he was her choice. And they lived happily ever after (we assume).
Cinderella
We agree (barely) that Cindy’s theme song should be “Today Was a Fairytale” as the lyrics quite literally describe her and Prince Charming’s story. Taylor describes how the Prince pulled her from the cruelty of her Stepmother and Step Sisters. He rescued her from their control.
“Today was a fairytale, you were the Prince. I used to be a damsel in distress. You took me by the hand….”
“But can you feel this magic in the air? It must have been the way you kissed me. Fell in love when I saw you standing there. It must have been the way-today was a fairytale.”
It is also worth noting that Cinderella is THE quintessential story that people refer to when they talk about fairytales and happily ever after (RIP. Too soon for that phrase).
Ariel
This one seems too obvious. But we will spell it out for you. Ariel and Eric’s story is the EPITOME of “Love Story.” First of all, the song is written to sound like it’s coming from a petulant and immature 14-year-old (much like Romeo and Juliet were). Those attitudes align perfectly with Ariel’s vibe throughout the entire movie. “But daddy I love him!”-that line makes me cringe every. damn.time. Second, the song centers around forbidden romance and running away which are both themes and actions in “The Little Mermaid.” Taylor, when are you going to come out and say you were inspired by this movie? It is OK. We will still accept you.
Anna
We see such a change and growth from Anna through the Frozen storylines. It isn’t fair to choose just one song for her. She is a progression of songs. Taylor also began her career as a naïve singer-songwriter looking for an innocent kind of love, and with time and experience, grew to be a badass woman whose male love interest knew that she needed support but could handle things on her own. Anna is the embodiment of female empowerment by the end of Frozen 2. We decided on four different songs that progressed through her childhood to her eventual reign as queen.
Frozen I is represented by two numbers from Taylor’s debut self-titled album.
“Cold As You” and “Perfectly Good Heart”
“You never did give a damn thing, honey but I cried, cried for you. And I know you wouldn’t have told nobody if I died, died for (by) you.”
And “Perfectly Good Heart” describes the naivety of Anna. She’s innocent, gullible, and truly a good person. We see that when she sacrifices herself for Elsa at the very end.
We could also throw in “We Are Never Getting Back Together” for good measure. Obviously.
Now Frozen II is represented by “Paper Rings” and “Long Live”
The film IS mostly about sisterhood, adventure, right wrongs, and possibly the evils of colonization (that’s like a really deep and tough topic to tackle with four-year-olds). BUT we also see quite a bit of screen time with Kristoff trying to figure out proposing to Anna.
“I like shiny things, but I’d marry you with paper rings. I hate accidents like when we went from friends to this. Uh that’s right darlin you’re the one I want.”
Furthermore, this line is really appropriate as well.
“Kiss me once cause you know I had a long night. Kiss me twice cause it’s gonna be alright. Three times cause I’ve waited my whole life…”
Anna had literally just helped save Elsa, Olaf, and then free the curse of the forest. She was probably EXAUSTED. But Kristoff popped the question merely seconds after the madness, and she was still ecstatic.
We chose “Long Live” because it accurately promotes the hopeful long reigning rule of Queen Anna of Arendelle. YASSS QUEEN.
“Long live the walls we crashed through-all the kingdom lights shined just for me and you. I was screaming, long live all the magic we made. And bring on all the pretenders one day. We will be remembered.”
Well, that is all we have been able to agree on at this point in our friendship. Like, comment, and share this blog post to motivate us to finish our list and post a part two!
Basically yours,
Ariel
