Ever Ever After facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Ever Ever After" |
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| Song by Carrie Underwood | |
| from the album Enchanted | |
| Released | November 20, 2007 |
| Recorded | 2007 |
| Genre | Country pop |
| Length | 3:31 |
| Label | Walt Disney |
| Songwriter(s) | Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz |
| Producer(s) | Mark Bright |
"Ever Ever After" is a popular song sung by American country music star Carrie Underwood. It was written by famous composer Alan Menken and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. This song was created for the Disney movie Enchanted, which came out in 2007.
The song is the fifth track on the movie's soundtrack album. It's a mix of country pop and rock music. The lyrics are all about finding love and your own "happily ever after," just like in classic fairy tales. Many music critics really liked the song, praising its catchy tune and Carrie Underwood's amazing singing.
How the Song Was Made
The songs in the movie Enchanted are special. They change their style as the movie goes on, becoming more modern towards the end. "Ever Ever After" is the last song in the film. Composer Alan Menken said it's the most modern song in Enchanted.
Actress Amy Adams, who plays the main character Giselle, explained that the music starts like a traditional musical. Then, it changes into a "country rock ballad" with Carrie Underwood's song.
"Ever Ever After" was actually the very last song added to the movie. At first, there was a different song planned. It was a duet called "Enchanted" sung by Idina Menzel and James Marsden. They play Nancy Tremaine and Prince Edward in the movie.
However, the filmmakers felt that this duet slowed down the movie too much. So, they decided to replace it. They chose Carrie Underwood's song, "Ever Ever After," instead. This song plays as a voiceover after the movie's exciting ending.
In the film, you hear the song after Giselle and Robert finally tell each other they are in love. This happens after they defeat the evil Queen Narissa. While Giselle, Robert, and his daughter Morgan are happy together, Edward and Nancy also decide to get married.
What the Song Sounds Like
"Ever Ever After" is a country pop song with a strong beat, sometimes called a "power ballad." Lyricist Stephen Schwartz described it as a "grown-up, contemporary pop number." It also has some country rock elements.
The song is played at a moderately fast speed. It features instruments like guitar and piano. You can hear both lead vocals from Carrie Underwood and background singers.
The Music Video
A music video was made for "Ever Ever After." In the video, Carrie Underwood is the main character. The video was directed by Roman White, who has worked on many of Carrie Underwood's videos.
The video looks a lot like the Enchanted movie. It mixes both animated parts and live-action parts. It also shows scenes from the film.
In the video, Carrie Underwood first appears as a cartoon version of herself in the magical land of Andalasia. Then, just like Giselle in the movie, she travels to the real world of New York City. In New York, a young man becomes interested in her and follows her through the city. As she sings, her positive message seems to make many people in the city happy.
The video ends with Carrie Underwood finally meeting the man who was following her. They get married in Andalasia, which is a fun nod to a scene from the movie.
People had mixed feelings about the video. One reviewer from PopSugar said, "as ridiculous as the video is, it definitely made me giggle." Another reviewer from Entertainment Weekly wondered about some parts of the video. They also felt that Carrie Underwood seemed less expressive than her cartoon self.
- Full lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
