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I consider myself a reasonable mermanI set certain rules and I expect those rules to be obeyedBut Dad IIs it true you rescued a human from drowningI had toContact between the human world and the mer
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The Little Mermaid

And if *this* is the only way, so be it!

Triton:
I consider myself a reasonable merman. I set certain *rules*, and I expect *those rules* to be obeyed!Ariel:But, Daddy--!Triton:Is it true? You rescued a human from drowning?Ariel:Daddy, I had...Triton:Contact between the human world and the mer-world is strictly forbidden! Ariel, you *know* that! *Everyone* knows that!Ariel:He would've died!Triton:One less human to worry about!Ariel:You don't even know him!Triton:*Know* him? I don't have to *know* him! They're all the same! Spineless, savage, harpooning fish eaters, incapable of any feeling!Ariel:Daddy, I *love* him!Triton:No! Have you lost your senses completely? He's a *human*! You're a *mermaid*!Ariel:I don't care!Triton:So help me, Ariel, I am *going* to get through to you!Triton:And if *this* is the only way, so be it!

Full Transcript

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I consider myself a reasonable merman
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I set certain rules and I expect those rules to be obeyed
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But Dad I
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Is it true you rescued a human from drowning
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I had to
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Contact between the human world and the mer world is strictly forbidden
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Ariel you know that Everyone knows that
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He would have died One less human to worry about
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You don't even know him Know him
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I don't have to know him They're all the same
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Spineless savage harpooning fish eaters
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incapable of any feeling
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Daddy I love him gasps
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No Have you lost your senses completely
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He's a human You're a mermaid
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I don't care
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So help me Ariel I am going to get through to you
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And if this is the only way so be it
Available in 6 languages
Duration
56 seconds
Views
2,944
Timestamp in Movie
00:34:36
Uploaded
Feb 16, 2026
Genres
animation, adventure, comedy
Production
Walt Disney Pictures,Silver Screen Partners IV,Walt Disney Feature Animation

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Movie Summary

A mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain in an attempt to become human and win a prince's love.

Actors

Kenneth Mars
Triton
Kenneth Mars
Jodi Benson
Ariel
Jodi Benson
Ariel, I... - The Little Mermaid 00:07
Ariel, I...
Poor child Poor sweet childShe has a very serious problemIf only there were something we could doBut there is somethingWho Who are youDon't be scaredWe represent someone who can help youSomeone who can make all your dreams come trueBoth Just imagineYou - The Little Mermaid 01:21
Poor child Poor sweet childShe has a very serious problemIf...
Wait. Yes? - Poor Ariel. - I didn't mean to tell. It was an accident. Ariel? Where are you going? Ar - The Little Mermaid 00:34
Wait. Yes? - Poor Ariel. - I didn't mean to tell. It...
Ariel Where are you goingAriel what are you doing here with this riffraffI'm going to see UrsulaGasps Ariel no No She's a demon She's a monsterWhy don't you go tell my father You're good at that - The Little Mermaid 00:17
Ariel Where are you goingAriel what are you doing here with...
Ursula Come in Come in my childWe mustn't lurk in doorways It's rudeOne might question your upbringing chuckles - The Little Mermaid 00:16
Ursula Come in Come in my childWe mustn't lurk in...
Well angelfishthe solution to your problem is simpleThe only way to get what you wantis to become a human yourselfGasps Can you do thatMy dear sweet child That's what I doIt's what I live forTo help unfortunate merfolk like yourselfpoor souls with no one - The Little Mermaid 00:36
Well angelfishthe solution to your problem is simpleThe only...
I admit that in the past I've been a nastyThey weren't kidding when they called me well a witchBut you'll find that nowadays I've mended all my waysRepented seen the light and made a switchTrue YesAnd I fortunately know a little magicIt's a talent that I - The Little Mermaid 01:18
I admit that in the past I've been a nastyThey...
I admit that in the past I've been a nasty - The Little Mermaid 00:37
I admit that in the past I've been a nasty
Now here's the dealI will make you a potion that will turn you into a human for three daysGot that Three daysNow listen this is importantBefore the sun sets on the third dayyou've got to get dear old princie to fall in love with youThat is he's got to - The Little Mermaid 00:46
Now here's the dealI will make you a potion that will...
If I become humanI'll never be with my father or sisters againThat's rightBut you'll have your manChuckles Life's full of tough choices isn't it - The Little Mermaid 00:18
If I become humanI'll never be with my father or...
Oh And there is one more thingWe haven't discussed the subject of paymentYou can't get something for nothingBut I don't have any I'm not asking muchJust a token really a trifle You'll never even miss itWhat I want from you is your voiceMy voice You've got - The Little Mermaid 00:30
Oh And there is one more thingWe haven't discussed the...
But without my voice how can IYou'll have your looks your pretty faceAnd don't underestimate the importance of body languageHaThe men up there don't like a lot of blabberThey think a girl who gossips is a boreYes on land it's much preferred for ladies not - The Little Mermaid 00:38
But without my voice how can IYou'll have your looks...
If you want to cross a bridge my sweet you've got to pay the tollTake a gulp and take a breath and go ahead and sign the scrollFlotsam Jetsam Now I've got her boysThe boss is on a rollThis poor unfortunateSoul - The Little Mermaid 00:23
If you want to cross a bridge my sweet you've got to...
[Vocalizing continues] - The Little Mermaid 00:10
[Vocalizing continues]
That voice. - The Little Mermaid 00:15
That voice.
Well look at what the catfish dragged inLaughs Look at ya Look at yaThere's somethin' different Don't tell meI got it It's your hairdo rightYou've been usin' the dinglehopperNo No huh Well let me seeNew seashellsNo new seashellsI gotta admit I can't put - The Little Mermaid 00:50
Well look at what the catfish dragged inLaughs Look at ya...
Just look at herOn legs On human legsMy nerves are shot This is a catastropheWhat would her father say I'll tell you what her father'd sayHe'd say he's gonna kill himself a crab That's what he'd sayI'm gonna march meself straight home right nowand tell - The Little Mermaid 01:02
Just look at herOn legs On human legsMy nerves are shot This...
Now Ariel I'm telling yaIf you wanna be a human the first thing to do is dress like one Let me see - The Little Mermaid 00:08
Now Ariel I'm telling yaIf you wanna be a human the...
Wolf whistles Ya look great kidYa look sensational Barks - The Little Mermaid 00:09
Wolf whistles Ya look great kidYa look sensational Barks
Gee you must have really been through something - The Little Mermaid 00:05
Gee you must have really been through something