Queen Latifah — Poor Unfortunate Souls

[Verse 1: Ursula] I admit that, in the past, I've been a nasty They weren't kidding when they called me, well, "a witch" But you'll find that nowadays I've mended all my ways Repented, seen the light, and made a switch True? Yes And I fortunately know a little magic It's a talent that I always have possessed And here lately, please don't laugh I use it on behalf of the miserable, lonely, and depressed "Pathetic" [Chorus] Poor unfortunate souls in pain, in need This one longing to be thinner This one wants to get the girl And do I help them? Yes, indeed Those poor unfortunate souls So sad, so true They come flocking to my cauldron Crying, "Spells, Ursula, please!" And I help them! Yes, I do [Post-Chorus] Now, it's happened once or twice Someone couldn't pay the price And I'm afraid I had to rake them 'cross the coals Yes, I've had the odd complaint But on the whole I've been a saint To those poor unfortunate souls [Ursula] Now, here's the deal: If you dare There's a potion I’ll prepare Just consume and you’ll be human Three whole days up above By the end of day 3 Listen up this is key Just convince Mr. Prince And get a kiss of true love [Ariel] If I do? [Ursula] Lucky you You stay human through and through You can go, wed your beau And be totally divine [Ariel] And if not? [Ursula] Then guess what, girl? You’ll turn back into a Mer-Girl Same as you once were, girl But that tail will be mine! Don't be shy, dear What will it be? You want the guy, dear? Leave it to me [Ariel] But what about my father? And my family? [Ursula] Hmm... Sorry, dear There's no way to spin it Life's full of tough choices, innit? One last thing, silly me Did I mention there's a fee? Nothing choice, just your voice No more talking, singing, zip [Ariel] Not a word? [Ursula] Not a note Not a whisper from your throat [Ariel] But-- [Ursula] Show some spine, you'll be fine Honey, here's a little tip: You'll have your looks! Your pretty face! And don't underestimate the importance of body language, ha! [Verse 3] The men up there don't like a lot of blabber They think a girl who gossips is a bore Yes, on land it's much preferred For ladies not to say a word And after all, dear, what is idle babble for? [Chorus] Come on, you poor unfortunate soul Go ahead, make your choice! I'm a very busy woman And I haven't got all day It won't cost much Just your voice! You poor unfortunate soul It's sad, but true If you want to cross a bridge, my sweet You've got to pay the toll Take a gulp and take a breath And go ahead and sign the scroll! Flotsam, Jetsam, now I've got her, boys! The boss is on a roll! Those poor unfortunate souls Beluga, sevruga Come winds of the Caspian Sea Larengix glaucitis Et max laryngitis La voce to me Now... sing [Ariel] Aa-aa-aah, a-aa-aah [Ursula] Keep singing! [Ariel] Aa-aa-aah, a-aa-aah