beauty and the beast by Ariana Grande/John Legend (2024)

Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly

Just a little change
Small to say the least

Both a little scared
Neither one prepared
Beauty and the Beast

Ever just the same
Ever a surprise
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise, oh

Ever just the same, oh
And ever a surprise, yeah
Ever as before
And ever just as sure
As the sun will rise
Oh, oh, oh

Tale as old as time
Tune as old as song, oh
Bitter-sweet and strange
Finding you can change
Learning you were wrong, oh

Certain as the sun
Certain as the sun
Rising in the east
Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast

Tale as old as time
Song as old as rhyme
Beauty and the Beast
Woah

Beauty and
Beauty and the Beast

The lyrics to the song "Beauty and the Beast" by Ariana Grande capture the essence of the classic fairy tale about the transformative power of love. The first stanza in the song starts with "Tale as old as time, true as it can be," which reflects the timeless quality of the story. It then progresses to describe the characters in the tale, "Barely even friends, then somebody bends unexpectedly." This line alludes to the fact that the Beast initially has no friends and is alone in his palace until he meets Belle, who becomes his confidant and companion. This unexpected friendship turns into love that changes both of their lives in ways they could never have imagined.

The second stanza explains the effect of this newfound love: "Just a little change, small to say the least, both a little scared, neither one prepared, beauty and the beast." Here, the song indicates that even though they were taken aback by their emotions, they still choose to stick together and see where their relationship could take them. The third stanza gives a nod to the surprises that life can bring when two hearts are together, and that even though there may be challenges, love is constant and will rise like the sun. The fourth stanza concludes by reminding us that the story is an old one, but it never loses its meaning or relevance.

Tale as old as time
The story is a classic one that has been around for generations

True as it can be
The story is truthful and contains lessons valuable for every generation.

Barely even friends
When the leading couple met, their bond was not significant beyond the label of being acquaintances

Then somebody bends
One of the individuals makes a significant change in the relationship

Unexpectedly
The change is often surprising and not anticipated by the other individual

Just a little change
The shift that takes place is often quite small and subtle

Small to say the least
The change may not seem like a big deal, but it has a significant impact on the relationship

Both a little scared
Both individuals may feel a sense of apprehension and uncertainty after the change

Neither one prepared
The individuals might have been unaware of the changes required within the relationship, leaving them unprepared

Ever just the same
Some aspects of the relationships remain the same even after significant changes

Ever a surprise
A relationship has surprises even after people get used to each other

Ever as before
The core of the relationship is unchanged, despite new, different experiences.

And ever just as sure
The core values or feelings will never change, and the relationship will continue to be secure

As the sun will rise, woah
It is a pattern that's bound to repeat, just like the sun always rises in the morning

Tune as old as song, oh
Stories contain music that is just like our forefathers sang centuries ago

Bitter-sweet and strange
There are both sweet and sad memories in every relationship, for the individuals trying to navigate it

Finding you can change
Relationships can change people in your life, and help you learn about yourself and others in previously unknown ways

Learning you were wrong, woah
Sometimes, people learn about things they didn't know, or grow from their wrongdoings in a relationship

Certain as the sun
Just like the sun is a sure thing, so too is the core of the relationship

Rising in the east
This sort of unyielding consistency in the relationship is like the predictable rise of the eastern sun every morning

Beauty and the Beast
No matter what else happens, the two primary emotional entities within the relationship remain the same