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

Waiting for the LightsAlan Menken

Waiting for the Lights (From “Tangled”/Score)

This is the song that plays in the scene where Rapunzel waits for the mysterious lights that appear on her birthday—the ones she has always dreamed of.

It’s a curious piece of music that intertwines the joy of a long-held dream about to come true and the impatience to see it soon, with the anxiety of wondering, “What if it disappoints me?”

Flynn WantedAlan Menken

Flynn Wanted (From “Tangled”/Score)

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.

CampfireAlan Menken

Campfire (From “Tangled”/Score)

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.

Horse with No RiderAlan Menken

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

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.

Mother Knows BestDonna Murphy / Sword

Donna Murphy – Mother Knows Best (From “Tangled”/Sing-Along)

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.

Bright FutureDream Ami

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

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.

Realization and EscapeAlan Menken

Realization and Escape (From “Tangled”/Score)

It features a dramatic and moving tone composed to match the film’s climactic scene.

The urgent orchestral sound brilliantly captures the tension as Rapunzel confronts Mother Gothel.

It’s a piece that showcases Alan Menken’s compositional prowess and serves as an indispensable musical element of the story.

Released as part of the film in November 2010, it was highly praised at the Grammy Awards.

Because it’s deeply tied to the film’s narrative, listening to it with the visuals makes it even more compelling.

Highly recommended for those who want to be moved by an emotional story.