Hunchback of Notre Dame - 20. Someday

[@jubilantsleep]

Even Disney knew this damn song was too heavy for the film

[@trueblue6201]

They put a version of it over the end credits of the film. They changed it so they could use it in the musical.

[@jubilantsleep]

@@trueblue6201 I know. I think it was All 4 One. They did an excellent job.

[@dan_tr4pd00r]

I don't know, in a film that already had The Bells of Notre Dame and Hellfire, this really does feel like a worthy big showstopper. As is, the soundtrack is already Disney's heaviest and most hard-hitting. Adding Someday to that I feel would've really put it into a field of its own.

[@beataardeo1401]

Yeah, and I'm glad they saved it because I think it's even more powerful in the musical since it doesn't have a happy ending like the movie does.

[@ozzietomlitz9798]

There are actually hints all throughout the movie with this melody! I just never heard them before this musical! Especially when she's walking up the steps to release Quasi

[@sneak6636]

This is the official song of 2020

[@mathias5733]

Agreed and thankfully so, because this song is sad, yet so hopeful :)

[@sebastianboydtagle0751]

True

[@necrokth]

Can't deny

[@adamoskabanos8559]

And soon 2021

[@Pamelena_oakley]

I’m with u there

[@ozzietomlitz9798]

This song has never been more relevant, it just hits closer and closer to home every day

[@tones2003]

THANK YOU

[@yunamchill9169]

100 % agreed.

[@scell_5645]

Took the words right out if my mouth

[@bighand1530]

Agreed.

[@Alphawolf2017]

Which is why they reworked it for the end credits and got All 4 One to perform it!

[@koreukii]

Phoebus' line in the Finale, "Why not make someday come right now?!" fits so much with this song and the musical. I love it so much!

[@HimynameisAverie]

"In the future, there will be neither darkness nor thunderbolts; neither ferocious ignorance, nor bloody retaliation.... In the future no one will kill anyone else, the earth will beam with radiance, the human race will love. The day will come ... when all will be concord, harmony, light, joy and life." -Victor Hugo, Les Miserables, 1862

[@asianpotatoesbeangry571]

i wonder if he knows the condition of the world we live in rn. i guess we'll just have to keep waiting for *that day*

[@h193013]

In other words even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise

[@XanthusPictures]

the dude predicted Fully Automated Luxury Gay Space Communism

[@lonellfletcher]

Michael Arden said that this song sounded like it could've been written a thousand years ago and he's right. Its timeless in its relevance, beauty, and ability to connect.

[@mce44223]

underrated musical

[@Vexrrie]

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[@shronkeydonk]

PREACH

[@linkfan160]

This is "I Dreamed a Dream" for Esmeralda. So sad.

[@milesshepard7743]

Oh wow, look at that. You just ripped out my spleen. That, that really hurt.

[@lifeofmarissa9507]

@xlrmeg21 dude do you really need to go off on that person like that

[@roseyw4226]

xlrmeg21 honey who hurt you? 😯

[@bellamovie2]

This does remind me of I Dreamed a Dream song Both songs are similar to one another I love them both

[@brennaoconnor1615]

xlrmeg21 Chill out

[@spiritgirl41192]

"Godspeed, this bright millennium" Dammit, who left these onions here?!

[@jahdaispikes9938]

True

[@Zeleiah]

Right?

[@elijahjohnson7430]

Banana

[@koreukii]

And so far, I don't know if we're holding up to the "bright" millenium ):

[@edentzur1504]

Idk but my eyes all puffy because of the ONIONS, not because of anything else... I mean, what reason do I have to cry?.. Heheh..hehe... **Starts Sobbing**

[@YKDDS91]

What really upsets me is that it's 2019 and the song is still relevant for many groups of people

[@tigorelloensil3676]

I was just thinking this :( I can't believe that in most areas I visit, casual homophobia, transphobia, and sexism are still prominent. :(

[@Mango_Yasi]

Mason K h

[@Mango_Yasi]

Mason K hhhuhh

[@justanotherbohemian3827]

@@tigorelloensil3676 Only these? Racism, prejudice, political, national and religious fanatism, wrong social idols, obsession with video games and social media....

[@tigorelloensil3676]

Maria: The Demon Barber of KZbin Absolutely

[@quinnthirteen7341]

I can't wait for Someday to be Today.

[@indiego6794]

that made me smile. that's a very beautiful thought ^^

[@KRSims-tr7zj]

That sounds like it could be a lyric to this song. Very beautiful.

[@meganrobertson2144]

[ESMERALDA] I used to believe In the days I was naive That I'd live to see A day of justice dawn And though I will die Long before that morning comes I'll die while believing still It will come when I am gone Someday When we are wiser When the world's older When we have learned I pray Someday we may yet live To live and let let live Someday Life will be fairer [PHOEBUS] Life will be fairer [ESMERALDA] Need will be rarer [PHOEBUS] Need will be rarer [ESMERALDA] Greed will not pay [PHOEBUS] Greed will not pay [ESMERALDA] Godspeed [PHOEBUS] Godspeed [ESMERALDA] This bright millennium [PHOEBUS] This bright millennium [ESMERALDA] On it's way [BOTH] Let it come someday [PHOEBUS] When the world's older When things have changed [BOTH] Someday These dreams will all be real Till then, we'll Wish upon the moon Change will come [PHOEBUS] One day [ESMERALDA] Someday [BOTH] Soon

[@majakrstic3650]

Megan Robertson Thank you ♡

[@sakellaridoupeg584]

Megan Robertson thank you

[@darthkurland]

Megan Robertson the opening was rewritten after the original intro was used for “God Help The Outcasts.” This is truly the “I Dreamed A Dream” moment for Esmeralda. “Someday” Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Performed by Ciara Renee & Andrew Samonsky (C) 1996, 1999 The Walt Disney Company

[@izzyb9884]

Bye

[@Felix_Li_En]

Tears...😢

[@emmasilver2332]

2023 and this song still hits me like a brick every time I hear it.

[@bighand1530]

It’s timeless

[@mason987]

When I watched the stage recording of this song, the part that got me was when they sang "Let it come someday" together for the first time. Phoebus puts his hand on Esmeralda's face and she hold it and cries. It's wild to see her break down while trying to stay strong. She knows she is going to die and has finally found someone that will understand her and be with her until the end. Both Quasi and Frollo were obsessed with her (Quasi became enamoured with her after she was the first person to genuinely show kindness to him and he saw her as pure and angelic, Frollo is ovb) but Phoebus was the only one to treat her as an equal and love her truly. uggghhhh I love this song.

[@Lundy.Fastnet.Irish_Sea]

Medieval MACE in the finale, when rallying the support of the people against Frollo's soldiers, Pheobus says "Why not make someday come right now?"

[@marnistone6153]

Phoebus is awesome in this version!

[@Angelicwings1]

Ummm... sadly in the book Quasi is the one who truly loved her. Even in the stage version I feel at first there wasn’t that deep love there. At this moment I think finally there is more to the relationship and the boy becomes a man in the end. Still don’t downplay Quasi

[@akvar02]

@@Angelicwings1 Book Pheobus is kind of a creep. I honestly hated him in the book.

[@Angelicwings1]

akvar02 I get where you are coming from. At the start he really was a creep. I kinda felt his feelings for Esmeralda, especially at the end, helped him to become a man I like more. At first yes he is a total F boy

[@RaySingh87]

I totally love this song! You can feel the mixture of pain and hope. It's so bittersweet. Esmeralda's been screwed over and yet she STILL has hope. I wish I could say the same of me, but no. My faith isn't as strong as Esmeralda's.

[@jahdaispikes9938]

Yours probably is just in different ways

[@codes114]

Truly.

[@KP-ej7gc]

"God speed this bright millennium On its way- Let it come someday." So gorgeous!

[@candacegrant5]

Truly Charlotte I love it

[@missladyhaha]

“Wish upon THE moon...” 😭😭😍

[@Hyperkooki]

Lady Haha for real, the singer did such an amazing job conveying the emotion in this

[@wandanemer2630]

😍😍😢😢😭😭💖💔💔

[@rockymay2098]

😭😭😭😭 my favorite part of the song

[@SweeetCaroline]

I thought I already had chills listening to this. But then they did that harmony around 3:00 and I just... wow.

[@Emmy01077]

my favorite part of the song ❤❤❤

[@kayjuclaw6070]

To that person who is listening right now you have a beautiful heart ❤️ hope u have an amazing day

[@erinwhitlock7166]

We need this song in this day and age.

[@bighand1530]

Agreed

[@ScuzzBuzzProductions]

Ciara’s voice is so mature! It’s stunning!

[@joannedenney5608]

I'm so happy this was put in the stage show, it's such a beautiful song that was originally just on the movie soundtrack, the emotion coming from Esmeralda and Phoebus, it makes me teary

[@Pamelena_oakley]

It’s going to Broadway it has too

[@Lealonna]

This song is so sad, but is even sadder thinking the lyrics concords so much with the time we're going through... I really hope the change will come soon. I really hope it.

[@antifagoat6591]

Lealonna It's spooky how much a story about centuries-old religious, racial, and disability prejudice still is applicable to.our society.

[@gmstone1998]

This song is really a call to arms as well. Instead of waiting for change, BE the change.

[@CoriSparx]

True, we must fight, but we need to remember it's a never-ending battle. As long as there is humanity, there will always be change, for better or worse. Though it's easy to think in absolutes, it's not realistic. We'll never have complete, everlasting world peace, just as we will never have complete, everlasting worldwide suffering. But we can have peace in one place at a time if we work hard enough. Unfortunately, those who seek to destroy that peace will always return to tear it down, but if we lose hope, sit by and let them do it, then the cycle, which must continue, will not continue. All we can do is our best. We will win, and then we will lose, but when we lose one fight, we can win the next. Such is the nature of the world, till all is dust. .... I am writing this at 3:30 AM... Sorry if I'm not making sense... XD

[@brennabrodbeck5183]

CoriSparks don’t worry. It made perfect sense and I agree. This is anthem for those who want to change and takes the steps to do so. The road will be long but worth it in the end

[@laullyann2896]

This song is so heartbreakingly beautiful and Ciara Renèe has a gorgeous voice. When I watch or listen to the news and hear whats happening nationally or worldwide and I feel small and powerless, my mind always wanderers to this song and it's message. I hope that "Someday" comes soon. 😢

[@RaySingh87]

"And though I will die long before that morning comes, I'll die while believing still it will come when I am gone...." Does anyone else think of Anne Frank when they hear that line? I don't know why, but images of Anne Frank flash before my eyes when I hear it...

[@kaitlynreynolds5192]

Same!

[@kaitlynreynolds5192]

Ray Singh Same!

[@alvynlim2251]

Wow... This comment is so beautifully fitting, it actually hurts. T_T

[@oliverbrownlow5615]

I love this song, and connecting it with Anne Frank doesn't seem inapproriate, but your comment reminds me that there's an excellent, undeer-appreciated Michael Cohen-Enid Futterman musical based on THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, called YOURS, ANNE (it premiered Off-Broadway in 1985, and in 1996 was adapted into a song cycle called I AM ANNE FRANK).

[@asianpotatoesbeangry571]

so many historical figures flash thru tho, including her

[@kennyflanders8337]

Someday this will make it to Broadway

[@benjaminlawrence1779]

and to think Victor Hugo wrote this book to bring attention to the fact that we should preserve our historical buildings. And now its this witch i cant say im mad about

[@WateverWatever04]

I wonder if this is Alan Menken reflecting on his life and his loss of his close friend (Howard Ashman) to a disease that particularly targeted him because of his sexuality. Like the rights of outcasts (LGBT, black, etc. rights) aren't quite perfect yet but (a) they're better than they were when Ashman was alive and (b) perhaps Menken, though this song, is expressing hope for the future.

[@Mediaright]

I mean the plot of the movie goes well before the songwriters are brought in. This was written for the movie, but cut and moved to the credits, but it was there.

[@clementinekapoor438]

Gosh, this song is gorgeous. The world “gorgeous”doesn’t do it justice. This song deserves its own word.

[@NotRoseSpacesingOut]

What breaks my heart is that this is a prayer of a character in the medieval dark ages, about the 1300's. People were facing disease due to poor living conditions, religious persecution and ethnic cleansing, and starvation due to poverty. If you look around, and I mean REALLY look around, not much has changed, has it?

[@la_esmeralda444]

No, it hasn't... sad. We're still wanting for this day😔

[@aria24601]

It's still much better than those times

[@BridgessDePerle]

As an historian, what breaks my heart is that people still think that Medieval era was a dark age. It was not darker than any other era, and, as you say it, every period has its flaws. Please remember that this song does not reflect the accuracy of medieval era: it's a song from a musical, inspired by a movie, inspired by a romantic novel set in 1482 (and not the 1300s, which was a completely different period). We're far from historical accuracy here. I hope this doesn't seem critical. What I mean is that it's perfectly okay to enjoy this musical, as long as one keeps in mind that it is not a documentary about 1482 Paris.

[@TheKnowledgeMan101]

@@BridgessDePerle As a history fan as well, I agree with you, but at the same time, it was still a shitty time too, with plagues, wars and religious persecution, not to mention a huge portion of the population was poor

[@glowco.717]

@@BridgessDePerle I was under the impression that "the dark ages" is the name because we don't have many historical documents from that era, and not much survived from that time to tell us about it. Dark ages as in "we're in the dark about what happened"

[@lcogan65]

I was so privileged to be in the choir last March when our local theater group performed this stage play. I cannot put into words how truly amazing it was. Our principals had the most AMAZING voices, and I pretty much cried at every single rehearsal.

[@captainrex6484]

This song is so sad. And thinking about 2020... this song really hits home

[@kieravermeal9127]

"I used to believe, in the days I was naive, that I'd live to see a day of justice dawn." As someone who was roughened by the pandemic, this line hits so differently than back when I was a freshman first hearing this song 3-4 years ago...

[@sgauden02]

This song makes think so much of Anne Frank. Despite being near death in a Nazi concentration camp, she never once lost hope, or faith in the world. "And though I will die long before that morning comes, I'll die while believing still it will come when I am gone...."

[@emolyemu89]

God...this in 2020 is just.....

[@BooBop1987]

This is one of the most saddest songs that I ever heard!

[@jonathanreed5509]

BooBop1987 but yet in its sadness there's hope !

[@BooBop1987]

@@jonathanreed5509 Yeah that is very true!

[@TjSamson]

This song is currently being used as a finale in Epcot's new fireworks show called "Harmonious" to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World.

[@Anthraxinternational]

I dedicate this song to the people of Palestine and all the outcast of the world.

[@izzaw]

This song sums up how I feel every time I read the news

[@Claytona500]

This song is as relevant as ever in 2020. We can't lose hope. Someday

[@allison6842]

she lives, Notre Dame survived the fire broken and bruised but she survived! have hope someday soon the bells will ring again!

[@kinura8]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written!

[@odilejones9129]

Hunchback the only show I haven't just cried but full on wept watching. My goodness when Disney do the live action one if they can capture the feeling the stage show leaves you with it will be incredibly powerful. Not to mention a strong awards contender.

[@JamieMarie092]

"Change will come one day, someday, soon." These lyrics are too relevant to what the world's still enduring...

[@MaxAnimates21]

The harmony at 3:03 I was speechless

[@esmeraldacolon2139]

This song always makes me cry:( so beautiful

[@ariccua6101]

Here from EPCOT!

[@Susieqt83]

They couldn’t have picked a better song to end that show.

[@blackroserevan6939]

They have such beautiful harmony with each other.

[@RegencyLady-ho2ik]

This is so relevant for today's time . This has to be one of disneys best songs

[@alexadoessomestuff]

The fact that this still applies to everything going on today...

[@kaitlynreynolds5192]

I saw this musical at my high school 2 days ago. I almost cried, especially when Esmeralda started crying and Phoebus was holding her.

[@truesniver5633]

mira mesa?

[@Loxi.DragonsXoxo]

I’ve never heard this song before but I’ve heard it so many times. It’s one of those songs that will always be familiar whether it’s the first or one hundredth time you hear it.

[@stephfahey1101]

its like Victor Hugo himself wrote this song

[@chazofalsa]

Stubs 87 if Victor Hugo was alive toady and saw this and Les Miserable, he would've have been very proud!

[@brennaoconnor1615]

Pokémasterchaz99 that’s a lovely thought

[@glecyrances1874]

Pokémasterchaz99 Sadly, i don't think his grandchildren loved the animation of HOND

[@thegizzardofmars7453]

After reading the book, I don't think Victor Hugo could have cared less about the gypsies. He called the Court of Miracles a hornet's nest and seemed to be under the impression that they were all criminals and child-stealers. In fact he was closer to Disney's characterization of Claude.

[@HimynameisAverie]

@@thegizzardofmars7453 Yeah, nobody can really argue that Hugo had some messed up views. He doesn't even seem to care all that much about the characters he writes - they're just props to illustrate his philosophy. But I do agree with OP, because his whole philosophy is basically that the world sucks, but someday it'll be better. And that hope in a future utopia is what this whole song is about, ya know? :)

[@emmeashby9200]

Listening as Notre Dame burns to the ground. Brings a whole other meaning to this song. So glad I got the chance to see it before this tragedy. 💔

[@trueblue6201]

While I sympathize with your intentions this song does not really apply to the lost of a building. It is about the suffering of people and the injustices faces by the lesser. The lost of a building that has become more of a tourist destination does not really apply to this song. I enjoyed seeing Notre Dame but this song is about something more than just a building.

[@emmasilver2332]

​@@trueblue6201 It may just be a tourist site to you, but to others it represents so much more than that.

[@lc3207]

She does an amazing job. I also love Chloe Agnew's version! Any Celtic Woman fans here? :)

[@bighand1530]

Yes.

[@h193013]

This was in my feed. I needed this today.

[@emmadejongh]

I never heard this song before, but it brought tears to my eyes. This song is so touching, so beautiful.

[@maddiekoester7785]

Someday the world will be better. But it is up to you to make someday come today.

[@hto3245]

Some day....when we are wiser......I hope we can hear the bells of Notre Dame again....

[@jaredjamespreston]

ESMERALDA I used to believe In the days I was naive That I'd live to see A day of justice dawn And though I will die Long before that morning comes I'll die while believing still It will come when I am gone Someday When we are wiser When the world's older When we have learned I pray Someday we may yet live To live and let live ESMERALDA / PHOEBUS Someday Life will be fairer Need will be rarer Greed will not pay Godspeed This bright millennium On its way Let it come someday CHORUS Someday When we are wiser When the world's older When we have learned I pray Someday we may yet live To live and let live ESMERALDA There are some days Black and bitter It seems we haven't got a prayer PHOEBUS But a prayer for something better PHOEBUS / ESMERALDA Is the one thing we all share CHORUS We all share We all share ALL We all share... Someday Our fight will be one then We'll stand in the sun then That bright afternoon Till then On days when the sun is gone Hope lives on Wish upon the moon Change will come PHOEBUS One day... CHORUS Someday... ESMERALDA Soon

[@lilya5036]

played this for my sister and it brought her to tears 😢

[@Charlotte-xb5yk]

same

[@heavenlytoned5998]

Hello depression, my old friend! Was wondering where you were

[@emiliegray888]

Got to sing the opening solo for this beautiful piece of music with my entire high school choral department...one of my favorite pieces of music. Absolutely beautiful musically and emotionally!

[@izzyc127]

I am not black, but I see you. I am not black, but I hear you. I am not black, but I mourn with you. I am not black, but I will stand with you. #blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd #icantbreathe ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@sgauden02]

I stand with you to.

[@sarahweynand5177]

I never comment on videos but this shatters me so much; I literally sob every time I listen to this song.

[@user-fh395hn3s4]

Very positive lyrics, Sadness with absolute faith

[@eolleo1149]

2020 here I am binge watching the movie's songs

[@travisgrant5608]

Stunning! So applicable to the times we're living in. (6/2021)

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

We need this TODAY. 💜

[@bedivere3996]

I’ve loved this musical but I never found this song more relevant than today. This is the anthem of the outcome of the Philippine Elections… Someday Philippines, someday… someday you’ll be better, even if that means we’ll be gone

[@kinseyrae6075]

I love how the beginning sounds like the beginning of “God Help the Outcasts” from the movie

[@hannahm6165]

we did this musical at my school last year and just listening makes me miss it so much 😫

[@shronkeydonk]

BRING THIS ON BROADWAY NOW!

[@TheKnowledgeMan101]

"Spira, Spera (Breathe, Hope)" -Victor Hugo, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, 1831

[@Xenomiggs]

What a beautiful song. The waterworks are real.

[@judithmurphy4133]

I like this song & first of all I thought 'why didn't they include this in the Disney version?!' But then I thought about it & maybe it would be too similar to 'God help the outcasts' and they are probably thinking that children would get bored! I still think it's a beautiful song though ❤

[@jessebrown1996]

God Help the Outcasts actually replaced this song, they decided they wanted a more quieter song for Esmerelda.

[@Callmekatielee]

This song is the credits song! It's not sung by Esmeralda, though, or a harmonious duet, like this version, so you may not have recognized it.

[@midgetwthahacksaw]

Katie'sBookCorner It's sung by the a trio group. I forget their name.

[@aerisukepetitt8503]

One of the bands that sang "Someday" at the end credits of the movie is called All-4-One. The others being Eternal and Celtic Woman.

[@KristinaLopezWrites]

Judith Barnes This was created after the movie...

[@PancadaPls]

Some day soon, I sure do hope

[@hannahnunn8219]

Brings tears to my eyes everytime

[@drnpictures2155]

So powerful and painfully truthful

[@savruiz5089]

Someday is basically Somewhere from West Side Story

[@chloe_speaks2384]

This song remids me so much of Imagine.

[@cameronpruette948]

So glad to see this have a new life in Epcot's Harmonious!

[@doomboogie315]

2:59 MAGIC

[@smiling31]

They play this song in the 50th Anniversary Epcot fireworks! It’s so beautiful!

[@camillevoyage9727]

This is like the song “Vivre” from the French Canadian musical 😍

[@danbertrand9644]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@colettetrammell3768]

My very most favorite Disney song ❤️

[@bighand1530]

This is a song from Disney I wanna see get a lot more attention.

[@stephaniehibbert2270]

Bring on the tissues...❤️ It's like it was written for 2020.

[@lockofmetal8894]

@Adam Ostrowski Thank you for uploading this. For uploading all the songs and making a playlist. Im happy it hasn't been taken down.

[@majorknight859]

This song was glorious from the start. But after Phoebus joins in and they do a duet, it becomes an epic masterpiece worthy of praise. And don't get me started on the lyrics and message behind it

[@RomanovTV]

"Someday" still has not come yet ;-;

[@tamayahenry1149]

I'm listening to this song like yo when is this day gonna come cause I'm still waiting ??????

[@Angelicwings1]

This means a lot to me.

[@addy8389]

Wow just wow!

[@truesurrealist]

What a beautiful vibrato

[@Pamelena_oakley]

I’m crying but it’s such a helpful song

[@samanthadaviau9944]

Isn’t it sad how this song can still apply to today

[@ChristianSirianni]

This song to me is heartbreaking because it makes me think of 2020 and the news today and it breaks my heart. I wanna write a song just like this.

[@taquitos_de_sopa7323]

If anyone is wondering the original song is in Spanish and sung by Luis Miguel and the name is “sueña”

[@GingerIrina]

Today marks a tragic day for our beloved Notre Dame fallen to ashes.

[@justanotherbohemian3827]

This song is beautiful but I couldn't imagine it in the 1996 movie instead of "God Help the Outcasts"

[@imbibesyourlunae]

That's good, because the musical has both!