When We're Human facts for kids

"When We're Human" is a fun song from the 2009 Disney movie The Princess and the Frog. It's sung by three characters: Louis the alligator, Princess Tiana, and Prince Naveen. At this point in the story, they are all frogs! They sing this song while floating down a river, dreaming about what they will do when they turn back into humans.

The famous musician Randy Newman wrote this song. It has a lively jazz style, making it sound like a big Mardi Gras party. You'll hear amazing trumpet solos played by Terence Blanchard, who performs for Louis the Alligator. The voices you hear are Michael-Leon Wooley as Louis, Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen, and Anika Noni Rose as Tiana.

What Happens in the Song?

In The Princess and the Frog, Louis, Tiana, and Naveen are on an adventure. They are traveling through the bayou to find a special person named Mama Odie. She is a Voodoo Queen who they hope can help them become human again.

During their journey, there are no problems or dangers. This gives them time to sing about their hopes and dreams. The song is all about what they wish they could do once they are no longer frogs. They imagine all the fun things they will do as humans. They are excited to reach Mama Odie and break the spell put on them by Dr. Facilier.