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"In The Big Blue World" is a song from Disney's Animal Kingdom musical adaptation of Finding Nemo.

The song follows Nemo and Marlin as they prepare for Nemo's first day of school. Nemo is excited to explore the beautiful and mysterious world around him, yet Marlin is still a little on the frightening side to let his only son leave the safety of their own home.

The song is also used in another Finding Nemo-themed attraction The Seas with Nemo & Friends at Epcot and in TOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure show at Walt Disney Studios Park.

Lyrics[]

Marlin
Now, what's the first thing we do before we get out of here?

Nemo
The ocean's not safe, so we have to check if the coast is clear,

Marlin
(spoken) Right, we go out, then back in,
And then we go out and then back in,
And one more time, out, and the back in,
And sometimes, if you want to do it four times...

Nemo
Come on!

Marlin
Okay,

Nemo
(sung) Hey, Dad! Hey, Dad!
Wouldn't it be cool,
If I maybe met a shark when I'm at school?

Marlin
No!

Nemo
Or an angelfish?
Is it true that they have wings?

Marlin
I don't think so,

Nemo
Can you believe there are so many things?
In the big blue world
I'm gonna go explore!
In the big blue world
That I've never seen before

So many creatures
Swimming 'round the sea
In the big blue world
And all of them are waiting for me!

Marlin
(Spoken) That's what I'm afraid of.

Nemo
Hey, Dad, do you know how old sea turtles are?

Marlin
Sea turtles? I don't know.

Nemo
Sandy Plankton said they could live to be a hundred!

Marlin
Well, if I ever meet one, I'll ask!

Nemo
Me too!
Maybe I'll meet a sea-turtle and a shark!

Marlin
(sung) I know you're excited,
but let's take a little pause
Sharks are not our friends Nemo,
Haven't you seen Jaws?

Nemo
What?

Marlin
You don't want to meet a swordfish,
You don't want to meet a whale

Nemo
I want to meet a whale!

Marlin
You need me around to watch your tail!

In the big blue world,
You're just a little fish

Nemo
Aw, Dad!

Marlin
In the big blue world
You'll be seen as a tasty dish

Nemo
No...

Marlin
You mean so much to me,
I don't know what I would do,
In the big blue world,
If something should happen to you!

Nemo
No need to worry, Dad,
I'll be okay

Marlin
I'm scared you'll end up
As a clown fish filet!

We can turn right around,
We can wait one more year?

Nemo
Don't be so boring, Dad!
I belong here!

(spoken) Wow!
Isn't it beautiful!

Marlin
Nemo!

Nemo
Come on, Dad!

Marlin
Hold my fin!
Hold my fin!

Ensemble
(sung) Take a look around you
The ocean's alive!
In the big blue world,
It's time for you to arrive!

Marlin
(spoken) Is this where we meet his teacher?

Reef Dads
Mm-hmm, sure is

Tad
What's wrong with his fin?

Reef Dads
Be nice, it's his first day!

Marlin
He was born with it kids,
We call it his lucky fin!

Nemo
Dad!

Mr. Ray
(sung) Let's name the zones, the zones, the zones,
Let's name the zones of the open sea!

Kids
(spoken) Mr. Ray!

Mr. Ray
Climb aboard, explorers!
Who's this?

Nemo
I'm Nemo

Marlin
He's got a little fin,
I find if he gets tired just give him a little break,
Ten, fifteen minutes...

Nemo
Dad!

Marlin
(sung) Nemo, you're such a special kid!
Want me to go with you?
I'd feel better if I did,

Remember everything I told you,

Nemo
Dad, I'll be alright.

Mr. Ray
Climb aboard, explorers
Hold on tight!

Are you ready?

Nemo
Yes, I'm ready!

Mr. Ray
Really ready?

Marlin
I don't think I'm ready...

Mr. Ray and Nemo
We're ready to go!

All
In the big blue world! (Ready to go)
In the big blue world! (Ready to go)
Oooh-oooh-oooh
The big blue world...

Reef Dads
(spoken) You're doing really well for a first timer!
I remember I was a mess when my kid first went to the Drop-Off!

Marlin
Well, what are you gonna do, you gotta let 'em go sometime...
The Drop-Off?!

Nemo
Dad... I-I don't hate you.
Marlin:
Oh, no. No! I'm so sorry, Nemo. Hey, guess what! I met a sea turtle and he was a hundred and fifty.
Nemo:
Hundred and fifty? But Sandy Plankton said that--
Marlin:
Sandy Plankton? Do you think after what I've been through I don't know as much as Sandy Plankton?

Nemo:
So tell me, Dad
What's it like to cross an entire sea?
Marlin:
Well, son, I don't know
Let's go home together
Then you'll tell me

Dory:
Wanna make it three?
Little fish:
Time for school! Time for school!
Dory:
I go to school?
Marlin:
Not really.
Mr. Ray:
Climb aboard, explorers!

Marlin:
Now go and get some knowledge
Dory:
And come home when you're done
Nemo:
Don't worry, I'll be careful
Marlin:
But remember to have fun
Mr. Ray:
Everybody find a buddy!
Nemo, that means you

Nemo:
Wait!
There's something I forgot to do
Love ya, Dad!

Marlin:
I love you too, son. Now go have an adventure!

Ensemble:
In the big blue world
We're gonna go explore
In the big blue world
Things we've never seen before

What's waiting out there
We can never know
In the big blue world
We're ready to go

(In the big blue world)
(we're ready to go)
(In the big blue world)
(we're ready to go)
(In the big blue world)

Dory:
Bye, Elmo!
Marlin:
Nemo.
Nemo:
Bye, Dory! Bye, Dad!
Marlin:
Bye, son.

In the big blue world
I'm gonna go explore!
In the big blue world
Things I've never seen before

So many creatures
Swimming 'round the sea
In the big blue world
And all of them are out there for me!

In the big blue world
We're here with all our friends
In the big blue world
It's a journey that never ends

What's waiting out there?
There's so much to know
In the big blue world
We're ready to go!

Trivia[]


v - e - d
Finding Nemo - Logo
Media
Films: Finding Nemo (video/soundtrack) • Finding Dory (video/soundtrack) • Exploring the ReefMarine Life InterviewsDory's Reef CamPixar Popcorn (Dory Finding)

Video Games: Finding NemoFinding Nemo: The Continuing AdventuresFinding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue Disney UniverseNemo's ReefCrush's Coaster: The GameDory's ReefFinding Dory: Just Keep SwimmingDisney Crossy RoadKinect Rush: A Disney/Pixar AdventureDisney Infinity: 3.0 EditionLEGO The IncrediblesDisney Emoji BlitzDisney Heroes: Battle Mode
Music: Finding Nemo: Ocean Favorites
Books: The Art of Finding NemoThe Art of Finding Dory

Disney Parks
Disney's Art of Animation ResortDisney's Explorers LodgeCrush's CoasterDisney Animation BuildingFinding Nemo Submarine VoyageIt's a Small WorldNemo & Friends SeaRiderPixar Pal-A-RoundThe Seas with Nemo & FriendsTurtle Talk with CrushMr. Ray's Pop QuizBruce's Shark ChallengeFinding Dory's Friends

Entertainment: Disney KiteTailsFantasmic!Finding Nemo: The MusicalPixar Playtime PalsRivers of Light: We Are OneTOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure
Parades: Disney Stars on ParadeHappiness is Here ParadeMickey's Storybook ExpressPaint The Night ParadePixar Play ParadeTokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights
Fireworks: Disneyland ForeverHappily Ever AfterIgnite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and LightMomentousTogether Forever: A Pixar Nighttime SpectacularIlluminate! A Nighttime CelebrationTree of Life AwakensWonderful World of AnimationWorld of Color
Summer: Mickey's WaterWorksPixar Water Play Street Party!Summer Blast

Characters
Finding Nemo: NemoMarlinCoralDoryPearlTadSheldonMr. RayBruceAnchorChumGillNigelCrushSquirtTank GangDr. Philip ShermanDarlaAnglerfishSeagullsMoonfishWhaleJellyfish ForestGeraldBlenny

Finding Dory: JennyCharlieBaileyDestinyHankFluke and RudderGeraldBeckyOttersGiant SquidStanBillStingrays
Other: SeaRider

Locations
AustraliaGreat Barrier ReefSydney HarbourSharks' LairAbyssopelagic ZonePhilip Sherman's Dentist OfficeEast Australian CurrentAngel's CoveCaliforniaMorro BayMidnight ZoneMarine Life Institute
Objects
AquaScum 2003Pixar BallA113Pizza Planet Truck
Songs
Finding Nemo: Beyond the Sea

Finding Dory: Unforgettable
Musical/Theme Parks: In The Big Blue WorldDory's DittyFish Are Friends, Not FoodWhere's My Dad?We Swim TogetherGo With the Flow

See Also
The Science Behind PixarPixar in a BoxLet's Name the SpeciesJust Keep SwimmingO, We're Going HomeFinding Nemo 2
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