Almost There (The Princess and the Frog song) facts for kids

"Almost There" is a popular song from Walt Disney Pictures' animated movie The Princess and the Frog, which came out in 2009. The famous singer and actress Anika Noni Rose performs the song. She plays the main character, Tiana, in the film.

The song was written by the talented musician Randy Newman. It was even nominated for a big award, the Academy Award for Best Original Song, but it didn't win. Another song from the same movie, "Down in New Orleans", was also nominated for an Oscar!

What is "Almost There" About?

This song is a very important part of Tiana's story in The Princess and the Frog. Tiana has a huge dream: she wants to open her very own restaurant. She works incredibly hard to make this dream come true.

Tiana's Dream

In the movie, Tiana sings "Almost There" while she is with her mother, Eudora. The song shows how close Tiana feels to achieving her goal. She sings about all the effort she has put in and how she can almost see her dream restaurant open for business.

The Art Style Change

During the song, something cool happens with the animation! The cartoon style changes to look like the art deco pictures Tiana's father, James, gave her. These pictures show what her dream restaurant would look like. This special animation helps you feel Tiana's excitement and determination.

"Almost There" Around the World

Did you know that "Almost There" has been translated into many different languages? Disney makes sure that kids all over the world can enjoy their movies and songs.

Different Voices, Same Dream

The song has been dubbed into over 40 foreign languages! This means that many different singers have performed "Almost There" in their own languages. For example, it's called "Quase Lá" in Brazilian Portuguese and "Ganz nah dran" in German. Even though the words change, the message of working hard for your dreams stays the same!