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An insert song from Tangled. Introducing the English version, Japanese version, and covers.

Disney’s 2010 film Tangled.

It’s a masterpiece that follows Rapunzel, a golden‑haired girl living in a tall tower, and lets you experience the thrill and emotion of adventure.

In this article, we’ll introduce all of Tangled’s theme songs and insert songs.

We’ll list both the English titles and their Japanese counterparts, and for songs with lyrics, we’ll also feature the Japanese versions.

It might be fun to compare the English and Japanese versions side by side.

We’ve also picked out some artist covers, so please take your time and enjoy.

Insert songs from Tangled. Introducing the English and Japanese versions, plus covers (11–20)

Dance in the Kingdom

Kingdom DanceAlan Menken

Kingdom Dance (From “Tangled”/Score)
Kingdom DanceAlan Menken

It’s used in one of the film’s most memorable scenes.

This is also the moment when her long blond hair is braided and decorated with lots of flowers.

As a folk-style tune gradually speeds up, Rapunzel and Flynn dance, hiding from the soldiers chasing them and expressing how the two of them slowly grow closer.

Your mother is on your side.

Mother Knows BestDonna Murphy / Ken

Donna Murphy – Mother Knows Best (From “Tangled”/Sing-Along)
Mother Knows BestDonna Murphy / Ken
Yuki Tsurugi – Your Mother Is on Your Side (From “Tangled”)

A song in which Mother Gothel, Rapunzel’s adoptive mother, sings about how important Rapunzel is to her.

In the English version, it’s performed by Donna Murphy, an American stage actress and singer who voiced Mother Gothel.

She made her Broadway debut in 1985 and has since distinguished herself in numerous musicals.

In the Japanese version, it’s sung by Miyuki Ken, a former Takarazuka star.

It’s a musical-style ballad whose lyrics skillfully express both maternal love and a desire for control, evoking a certain sense of menace.

Wanted Man, Flynn

Flynn WantedAlan Menken

Flynn Wanted (From “Tangled”/Score)
Flynn WantedAlan Menken

This plays during the scene where Flynn Rider, a thief, is fleeing after stealing the royal tiara.

It becomes an important moment where he meets Maximus, the horse who is among the soldiers chasing him.

After a funny sequence where a man and a horse desperately tussle over the tiara, he arrives at the tower where Rapunzel lives.

Two-Person Camp

CampfireAlan Menken

Campfire (From “Tangled”/Score)
CampfireAlan Menken

Rapunzel uses the mysterious power of her hair to heal Flynn Rider’s wound, and her secret is revealed.

He, in turn, shares his real name and background, and it’s the first time they truly get to know each other.

As the song plays, the two gradually grow closer, but the sudden appearance of Gothel shifts the mood, creating a palpable sense of unease.

The horse of the castle

Horse with No RiderAlan Menken

Horse with No Rider (From “Tangled”/Score)
Horse with No RiderAlan Menken

An instrumental piece composed by Alan Menken that quietly conveys the story’s tension.

It plays during the scene where Maximus, the guards’ horse, encounters Mother Gothel in the forest, evoking an ominous atmosphere.

The powerful orchestral sound is striking, and it’s a recommended track not only for Disneyland fans but also for those who enjoy classical music.

Bright FutureDream Ami

Thank You Disney / “Shining Future” (Dream Ami) Message & Song Preview
Bright FutureDream Ami

One of the theme songs, “I See the Light,” has also been covered by Dream Ami.

It’s characterized by a hopeful melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

The gentle vocals express the feelings of the heroine, who spends her days in solitude in a tower while dreaming of the outside world.

Included on the album “Thank You Disney,” released in October 2017, this track captivates with its airy listening experience that uses a danceable beat and vocal effects.

Since it features an arrangement completely different from the original, be sure to give it a listen.

Insert songs from Tangled. Introducing the English and Japanese versions, plus covers (21–30)

Secret Passage

Escape RouteAlan Menken

Escape Route (From “Tangled”/Score)
Escape RouteAlan Menken

A track distinguished by its beautiful melody and powerful orchestration.

It’s a tense piece that colors the scene in the film Tangled where the protagonists flee their pursuers.

Composed by Alan Menken, it drew attention from the time of the film’s 2010 release.

The rapid, dramatic development of the music is striking, gripping the audience’s hearts.

Though it has no lyrics, it immerses you in its world and lets you savor the excitement of adventure.