The song "Under the Sea" was originally composed by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman for Disney's animated film, "The Little Mermaid." Jacob Collier, an English musician and producer, performed a cover of the song. In the song, the lyrics depict a scene where the protagonist, most likely a fish or sea creature, is inviting someone to explore life beneath the ocean's surface. The seaweed being "greener in somebody else's lake" suggests that there is always a desire to experience what others have. However, the narrator warns that dreaming about leaving the ocean is a mistake, as there are marvelous things to be found underwater. The chorus emphasizes the joy and contentment found in underwater life. It suggests that being underwater is better, as it is where everything is "wetter." The contrast is made with the people on the shore who work hard and slave away under the sun. The sea creatures, on the other hand, devote their time to floating and enjoying life. The song further describes the happiness of fish under the sea, rolling through the waves and living freely. The fish on land are portrayed as sad because they are confined to their bowls without the same freedom. The fishes' optimism is highlighted, implying that their fate is not as bad as it could be, unlike the fish destined for a human's plate. Overall, the song celebrates the beauty, freedom, and joy of life under the sea. It encourages listeners to appreciate the abundant wonders around them instead of longing for what they don't have. It serves as a reminder that life can be fulfilling wherever one may be, as long as they learn to appreciate their surroundings.
