| | I was editing a children's musical of "The Little Mermaid," so naturally the songs from the musical and Disney movie started to stick in my head. Soon, I began to think about some of the lyrics in "Part of Your World," and believed I had discovered one of the influences for my worldview.
I am a product of "The Little Mermaid" generation.
For example, the Little Mermaid sings:
"Look at this stuff
Isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
The girl who has everything?"
This reference is obvious. Even with all her stuff, she didn't have enough, she still wanted more. I'm also a product of always getting presents at Christmas, Birthdays, Easter, Valentines Day, etc. As a little girl, I had more than enough toys to keep me busy (between my sister and I, we had 3 Little Mermaid Barbie dolls), yet I always asked for more and I believed I had every right to receive more toys.
"But who cares?
No big deal
I want more"
But what is the Little Mermaid longing for? Independence. Another thing growing up I never questioned my right to. Here's the lyrics that got me thinking:
"Bet'cha on land they understand
That they don't reprimand their daughters
Proper women sick of swimmin'
Ready to stand"
Hearing this made me think of why I might have answered my father with "Why not?" when he would tell me, "The world doesn't revolve around you!" Just like the Little Mermaid I was Daddy's little girl and believed that entitled me to all the world had to offer: independence to make my own decisions, go where I wanted to go, do what I wanted to do and be anything I wanted to be.
Thanks to "The Little Mermaid", women of my generation grew up believing in their independence. Having a man (the prince, Eric, and wasn't he one of the cutest Disney princes, Ladies?) was just bonus and for some (or several) not even necessary or desired.
 In summation, I am a product of "The Little Mermaid" generation. I believe I can still be Daddy's Princess and live thousands of miles away independently doing my thing.
(Photo taken by Alburn Binkley, flickr.com/alburnbinkley ) ♫ |
| | Posted 8/5/2008 12:05 PM - 184 Views - 16 eProps - 12 comments
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