“Friends on the Other Side” is a classic song from the Disney movie The Princess and the Frog. Composed by Randy Newman, it is sung by the villainous Dr. Facilier and his “friends on the other side”. The song is a darkly humorous take on the classic “deal with the devil” trope, and its catchy tune and clever lyrics have made it a fan favorite.
Overview of “Friends On The Other Side”
“Friends on the Other Side” is a song from the 2009 Disney animated movie The Princess and the Frog. It is sung by the villainous Dr. Facilier and his “friends on the other side”, a group of magical spirits from the spirit world. The song is a darkly humorous take on the classic “deal with the devil” trope, and its catchy tune and clever lyrics have made it a fan favorite.
Full Lyrics of the Song
Verse 1:
Ohhh, I’m Dr. Facilier
And I got friends on the other side
Step into my parlor
Said the spider to the fly
Chorus:
Oh, what a tangled web we weave
When we practice to deceive
Oh, what a tangled web we weave
When we practice to deceive
Verse 2:
They got voodoo, they got hoodoo
They got things I ain’t even heard of
They got mojo, they got mo’ power
They got a powerful potion
Chorus:
Oh, what a tangled web we weave
When we practice to deceive
Oh, what a tangled web we weave
When we practice to deceive
Bridge:
You got what you want
But you don’t want what you got
You got what you want
But you don’t want what you got
Verse 3:
My friends on the other side
Don’t like to be kept waiting
They’ll put a hex on your head
If you don’t keep your bargain made
Chorus:
Oh, what a tangled web we weave
When we practice to deceive
Oh, what a tangled web we weave
When we practice to deceive
“Friends on the Other Side” is a classic Disney song composed by Randy Newman. Its catchy tune and clever lyrics have made it a fan favorite. With its darkly humorous take on the classic “deal with the devil” trope, it is sure to stay in the hearts and minds of Disney fans for years to come.