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This is what you give me
to work with?
Well, honey, I've seen worse
We're going to turn
this sow's ear
into a silk purse
We'll have you
Washed and dried
Primped and polished till
you glow with pride
Trust my recipe for
instant bride
You'll bring honor to us all
Wait and see
When we're through
Boys will gladly go to
war for you
With good fortune
And a great hairdo
You'll bring honor to us all
A girl can bring her family
Great honor in one way
By striking a good match
And this could be the day
Man want girls
with good taste
Calm
Obedient
Who work fast-paced
with good breeding
And a tiny waist
You'll bring honor to us all
We all must serve
our Emperor
who guards us from
the Huns
A man by bearing arms
A girl by bearing sons
When we're through
you can't fail
Like a lotus blossom
soft and pale
How could any fellow
say "No sale"
You'll bring honor to us all
There-you're ready
Not yet
An apple for serenity...
A pendant for balance...
Beads of jade for beauty
You must proudly show it
Now add a cricket
just for luck
And even you can't blow it
Ancestors
Hear my plea
Help me not to make a
fool of me
And to not uproot
my family tree
Keep my father
standing tall
Scarier than the
undertaker
We are meeting our
matchmaker
Destiny
Guard our girls
And our future as
it fast unfurls
Please took kindly on
these cultured pearls
Each a perfect
porcelain doll
Please bring honor to us
Please bring honor to us
Please bring honor to us
Please bring honor to us
Please bring honor to us all
Look at me
I will never pass for
a perfect bride
Or a perfect daughter
Can it be
I'm not meant to play
this part?
Now I see
That if I were truly
To be myself
I would break my
family's heart
Who is that girl I see
Staring straight
Back at me?
Why is my reflection someone
I don't know?
Somehow I cannot hide
Who I am
Though I've tried
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
When will my reflection show
Who I am inside?
Let's get down to business-
to defeat the Huns
Did they send me daughters
when I asked for sons?
You're the saddest
bunch I ever met
But you can bet
before we're through
Mister, I'll make a man
out of you
Tranquil as a forest
But on fire within
Once you find your center
You are sure to win
You're a spineless, pale
pathetic lot
And you haven't got a clue
Somehow I'll make a man
out of you
I'm never gonna
catch my breath
Say good-bye to
those who knew me
Boy, was I a fool in school
for cutting gym
This guy's got 'em
seared to death
Hope he doesn't see right
through me
Now I really wish that
I knew how to swim
(Be a man)
We must be swift as
the coursing river
(Be a man)
With all the force of
a great typhoon
(Be a man)
With all the strength
of a raging fire
Mysterious as the dark
side of the moon
Time is racing toward
us till the Huns arrive
Heed my every order
and you might survive
You're unsuited for
the rage of war
So pack up, go home
you're through
How could I make a
man out of you?
(Be a man)
We must be swift as
the coursing river
(Be a man)
With all the force of
a great typhoon
(Be a man)
With all the strength
of a raging fire
Mysterious as the dark
side of the moon
(Be a man)
We must be swift as
the coursing river
(Be a man)
With all the force of
a great typhoon
(Be a man)
With all the strength of
a raging fire
Mysterious as the dark
side of the moon
For a long time we've been
marching off to battle
In our thund'ring herd we
feet a lot like cattle
Like the pounding beat
our arching feet aren't
easy to ignore
Hey, think of instead
A girl worth fighting for
Huh?
That's what I said: a girl
worth fighting for
I want her paler than the
moon with eyes that
shine like stars
My girl will marvel at my
strength, adore my
battle scars
I couldn't care less what
she'll wear or what she
looks like
It all depends on what
she cooks like
Beef, pork, chicken...
Mmm...
Bet the local girls
thought you were quite
the charmer
And I'll bet the ladies love
a man in armor
You can guess what
we have missed the
most since
we went off
to war
What do we want?
A girl worth fighting for
My girl will think
I have no faults
That I'm a major find
How 'bout a girl who's
got a brain
Who always speaks
her mind?
Nah!
My manly ways and
turn of phrase are
sure to thrill her
He thinks he's such a
lady-killer
I've a girl back home
who's unlike any other
Yeah, the only girl who'd
love him is his mother
But when we come home
in victory they'll line up
at the door
What do we want?
A girl worth fighting for
Wish that I had
A girl worth fighting for
A girl worth fighting-
Baby, I knew at once that
you were meant for me
Deep in my soul I know
that I'm your destiny
Though you're unsure
Why fight the tide
Don't think so much
Let your heart decide
Baby, I see your future
and it's tied to mine
I look in your eyes and
see you searching
for a sign
But you'll never fail
Till you let go
Don't be so scared
Of what you don't know
(Chorus:)
True to your heart
You must be true
to your heart
That's when the
heavens will part
And baby, shower
you with my love
Open you eyes
Your heart can tell
you no lies
And when you're true
to your heart
I know it's gonn a lead
you straight to me
(Got to be true
To your heart)
Someone ya know is on
your side, can set
you free
I can do that for you if
you believe in me
Why second-guess
What feels so right
Just trust your heart
And you'll see the light
(Chorus:)
True to your heart
You must be true
to your heart
That's when the
heavens will part
And baby, shower
you with my love
Open you eyes
Your heart can tell
you no lies
And when you're true
to your heart
I know it's gonna a lead
you straight to me
(Ya know it's true)
Your heart knows
what's good for you
(Good for you)
Let you heart show
you the way
(Ya know it's true)
It'll see you through
(Got to be true
To your heart)
Girl, me heart is driving
me to where you are
You can take both hands
off the wheel and still
get far
Be swept away
Enjoy the ride
You won't get lost
With your heart to
guide you
(Chorus:)
True to your heart
You must be true
to your heart
That's when the
heavens will part
And baby, shower
you with my love
Open you eyes
Your heart can tell
you no lies
And when you're true
to your heart
I know it's gonna a lead
you straight to me
(Repeat)
(Got to be true
To your heart)
When things are
gettin' crazy
And you don't know
where to start
Keep on believin', baby
Just be true to your heart
When all the world
around you
It seems to fall apart
Keep on believin', baby
Just be true to your heart
(Ad lib)
Music by Matthew Wilder
Lyrics by David Zippel
Original Score Composed
and Conducted by Jerry Goldsmith
©1998
