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NOTE: This is a rough written English transcription of what is being signed, it does not follow the lyrics. SONG: Jodi Benson's "Part of Your World"
Maybe they're right...Maybe there is something wrong with me.
I don't understand how being gay could be bad.
Look at my life, isn't it nice? People look at me and think I should be happy...
...because I have everything. But I'm not...
My shelves have many awards, recognition and praise from others...
...So many love me, but do I feel accepted? No...Not really.
I'm the best in sports, and even in academics!
...And you know, many girls want to date me... But I don't care about any of that...
...It's nothing to me... I want...want...more...
I want to feel like straight people do. I want...want to be able to dance with him...
...And walk with him on those... ...What do you call 'em?
...Oh! Feet!
Pretending I'm straight doesn't make me happy... I want to be brave and dance with him...
...And stroll along down a... ...What's that word again?
...Street.
Out there, where they walk, where they run, and where they stay together all day in the sun...
...Wandering and feeling free, wish I could feel out and free...
...A part of that world, but I can't.
What would I give, if I could live a day without fear...
What would I pay, to feel warm and loved with someone...
I bet in a perfect world, they'd understand, Bet they don't oppress gay people.
Smart, young people, sick of pretending...
...Ready to be brave and stand up!
And ready to feel how straight people feel! Finally know the answers to questions like...
What is love?...That fire inside our hearts... And why does it, what's the word?
...Burn!
When's it my turn? Wouldn't I love, love to finally explore that happy world out there...
...But I can't be out and free, because of their limitations...
...But still, I wish I could be... ...A part of that world...
Transitions into Alan Menken's demo version of "Part of Your World (Reprise)"
What would I give to live with you all?
What would I pay to stand beside you all?
What would I do to see you all smile at me and feel happy?
Now there's a dream, now there's a goal, now there's a feeling I'll never control...
...I won't feel free, until I can be a part of your world.
What would I give, if I could live a day without fear...
What would I pay, to hold your hand, and feel accepted...
I'd give my life...
...I'd sell my soul.
...Cause I can feel I'll never be whole...
...But I can see, I'll never be, a part of your world...
Audience Member: I LOVE YOU ZACK! (Audience cheering)