These Palace Walls

These Palace Walls is a song from Aladdin the Musical sung by Jasmine and three other ladies about Jasmine's desire to see life beyond the palace walls. Jasmine: A princess must say this, A princess must marry a total stranger. It's absurd! Suitors talk of love But it's an act merely meant to throw me How can someone love me when, in fact They don't know me?

They want my royal treasure, when all is said and done. It's time for a desperate measure So I wonder 

Why shouldn't I fly so far from here? I know the girl I might become here Sad and confined And always locked behind these palace walls

Lady 1: I don't know princess for someone like you the outside world might kind of overwhelming.

Jasmine: Is that a promise?

Lady 2: I think it might do her some good.

Jasmine: You do?

Lady 2: Honey, I've never seen somebody who needed to get out more. Lady: Told to show devotion every day And not second guess it

Jasmine: If a new emotion comes my way

Ladies: You suppress it

Jasmine: What would be your suggestion?

Lady: Standing on your own two feet

Lady: And ask why a certain question keeps repeating

Jasmine: Why shouldn't I fly so far from here? I know the girl I might become here Follow your heart or you might end up cold and callous

All: Love comes to those who go and find it If you must dream then stand behind it

Jasmine: Maybe there's more beyond these palace walls What if I dared? What if I tried? Am I prepared for what's outside?

Why shouldn't I fly so far from here? Something awaits beyond these palace walls.

All: Something awaits beyond these palace walls.