TIANA'S VILLAIN SONG | Animatic | Almost there | By Lydia the Bard

[@LydiatheBard]

STREAM THIS SONG HERE - tinyurl.com/Tianasvillainsong Who are you hoping to see turn into a villain next?? Also subscribe to Sierra! She voiced Tiana stunningly and has her own channel linked in the description!!

[@mariusostring9689]

I really like to see Esmeralda or Kida.

[@KitCat-ng4lv]

Could you maybe try Jasmine? Or (not a Disney princess) maybe Olaf? I know it may be a challenge but I believe in you!!

[@deshawnedwards6412]

Mei Lee from Turning Red with a villainess version of Nobody Like U or U Know What's Up.

[@user-bc1kl3xf39e]

Maybe Kairi? I mean technically she's a Disney Princess!

[@krabbi_patti]

Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon

[@lenadream8176]

I find it interesting that even if Tiana turn dark that Lottie doesn’t fear her really or extremely. Instead she seems to be more sad about what Tiana have become and that she is losing her. I also like how Tiana doesn’t hurt Lottie even if she disagree with her….I don’t know if I misinterpret it a little but that doesn’t change what a great animatic it is again😄

[@raven3067]

Yeah I'm glad that she let Lottie go. At first I was scared that she was gonna turn her into a Frog but instead she just lets Lottie walk out the door. I guess that somewhere in Tiana's heart knew that she still loved Lottie and so she just lets her leave.

[@DestinyRogers-mt6vq]

​@@raven3067I hope this doesn't lead Lottie down a dark path.

[@MrBookworm01]

I agree. It also seems like Tiana is saddened a bit at the end when Lottie walks away, as if a part of her feels regret over her evil plans costing her her dearest friend.

[@stefaniarusso]

​@@MrBookworm01yeah same here

[@kylemorgan2301]

I kinda got the vibe that Tiana was trying to talk Lottie into joining her, and while willing to bluff that she would hurt her if she refused, she wasn't able to actually go through with it.

[@douglasfreer]

It’s interesting how realistic Tiana is compared to the other princesses since they are using magic for revenge, being psychologically manipulative or declaring war on everyone while Tiana… is being a ruthless businessperson and doesn’t hurt those who care for her meaning she could be redeemed unlike the rest.

[@benfostersworldofwonder8226]

Well mabye not Moana.

[@douglasfreer]

@@benfostersworldofwonder8226 Moana was willing to let everyone die to get back at her father. Thats ruthless and petty.

[@benfostersworldofwonder8226]

@@douglasfreer But she didn't use Tefiti's heart for any evil purposes.

[@nicolelowery2909]

​@benfostersworldofwonder8226 right, she left it for someone in the future, someone better than her, who could use it for what it was meant for.

[@VikkiKitsune]

Amazing song Lydia!! You and everyone involved did an amazing job at twisting the story into an amazing new one! The creativity and imagination always comes together with you and you are by far a favorite to listen to!! ❤❤ @douglasfreer Idk it could mean she's worse... I mean hear me out, no she's not hurting those closest to her but she's willing to hurt innocent people instead and it shows her bulldozing the bayou creatures(also innocent). Meanwhile the others use the magic for revenge against people who actually hurt them (Mulan/shang&China,Anastasia/Russia,etc). Wouldn't that mean they had more motive to become evil?? Whereas Tiana CHOSE to become evil simply for money/restaurants 😅😂 idk just a thought

[@Initiallyleo]

Tiana casually putting her dad’s picture away in a drawer really shows how little he really has to do with her current plans, even though she claims she’s doing it for their old dream. I’m surprised Tiana let Charlotte leave without hurting her, but I suppose there isn’t much Tiana thinks she could do to stop the business from growing at this point. That’s probably a mistake on her part…

[@VitaNewbo]

Just this comment alone makes me want a sequel to this.

[@StoryLover-7]

@@VitaNewbo It would be soo good!

[@lynxblackjack2785]

I think she douesnt wanna loose her friend

[@StarViewer68]

Initially, Tiana having a picture of her dad was a way for her to honor her dad and maintain her loving bond with him. But as you said, as she became more ambitious in her greed, Tiana has gone from fulfilling her dad’s dream to expanding her business empire, so her dad’s picture no longer holds that same meaning to her. I think that closing the drawer, thereby shutting her dad’s face away, may also be her way of avoidance-not wanting to look at her dad’s face and possibly dwell on the thought that her dad would never have wanted her to become this monster.

[@tic857]

right I can imagine a scene where she holds it and says "Hard work where did it get you anyway? 6 feet under into early grave." and just chucks it into the drawer.

[@vjc1599]

"It's lonely at the top, isn't it Tiana?" I find it curious how in the end Tiana doesn't even seem happy, being a good parallel with one of the messages of the movie "wanting and needing are not the same." Tia may have everything she wanted, but she was left without what she really needed. Beautiful work as always, my respects to our dear bard.

[@berilsevvalbekret772]

I don't really agree with that. The movie literally made her quit her dream while her two most loved ones SAYING HER TO GO FOR IT. She was never obsessed. Never worked herself to death or neglected the people on her life. Hell Navil was A okay for her to fulfill her dream. The all 'you need to get married!' Bullshit of the movie was the worst part while the characters themselves are genuinely delightful

[@veronicalodgesawyer3099]

​@@berilsevvalbekret772i always saw it as "Opposites attract" and having a healthy balance in life. Kinda like Blu and Jewel's love story in Rio. And lets be real, Tiana definitely overworked herself. If the "Down Here in New Orleans" montage was more realistic, rather than 2 seconds of sleep after the night shift to day shift, she'd probably only sleep for 4 hours a night on a GOOD day. Her real loved ones didn't want her to give up completely, but I'd say her mom in particular didn't want her daughter to suffer like James just to get that dream, have time to enjoy life and loved ones.

[@berilsevvalbekret772]

@@veronicalodgesawyer3099 overworked not worked to death. Sometimes you have to work harder to achieve your goal but it clearly wasn't to dangerous degree. Lets be real a little overworked for a black girl in 1920s New Orleans is a pretty good situation. I just hate the MOVIE made her give up when people in her life are more than okay to help in any way they can. That was peak disney bullshit. They need to remake this movie AS ANIMATION. Tiana is my favorute Disney princess. Alongside Mulan and Rapunzal. Is mirabel a princess?

[@veronicalodgesawyer3099]

@@berilsevvalbekret772 no, Mirable not an official one. But by give up, do you mean as a frog or as a human?

[@lauriex8832]

Really matches well with the message at the end of Facilier’s song “You got what you wanted, but you lost what you had”.

[@НикитаБогомолов-в3я]

The backstory that Lydia makes for every villain princess song is like a HUGE cherry on a top of a wonderfull and beautiful desert

[@Hi-there61221]

Agreed! I basically came here to say that lol

[@Alchemeh-q6f]

Same!

[@end_slayer]

How did you post this 6 hours ago?

[@stainlesssteelfox1]

What's more I can see how it works. She gets rebuffed by the system one too many times, and somehow falls into the orbit of Dr Facillier. Being smarter than he is, she learns how to Voodoo, but doen't let herself go into hock too far. She uses it homeopathically, a corrupt official has an 'accident', and opposition to her restaurant vanishes, a realtor who was holding out for an excessive price falls ill and dies of natural causes, and it just so happens that in his papers there's evidence he closed a deal with Tiana to sell her the building at a bargain price... The Loa get the souls, and Tiana reaches her goals.

[@cupcakesfanficgameslover5792]

Same

[@TajFaerie]

OMG! Thank you so much for having me Lydia. I told you this before but as both a singer AND a songwriter you outdo yourself every time. Can't wait to see what musical magic you make next 💖

[@LydiatheBard]

YOU ARE AN ANGEL THANK YOU FOR SINGING WITH ME!! The best Tiana this Lottie could wish for ❤❤

[@dantemoriarty4059]

You're Tiana's voice ? I want you to know you're an awsome singer

[@AllysonSierra-vp5jz]

You did amazing Sierra! You have an amazing voice! You just gained yourself a new subscriber!

[@thecavitymann2587]

Can we get a song about Ruby Gillman and Chelsea who reject their families war against each other?@@LydiatheBard

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

You were great as Lottie ♥

[@LittleMissAesthetic.]

Out of ALL Disney Princesses, Tiana is and WILL ALWAYS be my NO.1 FAVOURITE PRINCESS ✨️

[@Avipoppy]

same :D

[@JabamiLain]

Understandable, have a nice day.

[@stefaniarusso]

Yes ❤❤❤

[@LittleMissAesthetic.]

@@JabamiLain thx 😊

[@GlowwingHeart]

Same!

[@SiriusGalilei]

I like the look Tiana has when Lottie closes the door, at first she’s smiling but then when the door fully closes she looks almost resigned, like knowing that this was her last chance to turn back and not lose the last person who loves her, but now she has no choice left but but to move further into the darkness. It gives a sense of tragedy, but the choices were always hers. The first time you compromise on your ethics, the easier it becomes to do so. And now it has left her all alone with the last person she loved leaving, with her only company being the darkness. I voted on your poll for Luisa having a villain song, but this really good too. I hope we can hear an evil Surface Pressure cover soon. Although I’m not sure what a villain song for Tinkerbell would be, since she can’t be understood by humans. Have you ever thought of doing a Lion King Nala villain song, the song being Shadowlands from the Broadway show? That could be interesting. Anyways great work, love this and your other Disney villain covers!

[@arshellnut2730]

I think a Tinkerbell villain song would be her succeeding in killing Wendy, and being consumed by rage when Peter shuns her for it.

[@SiriusGalilei]

@@arshellnut2730 true, but I’m not sure what particular song from the movie would fit as a villain song for Tinkerbell.

[@artemisnotforgotten1423]

@@SiriusGalilei It could also be any one of her stand alone movies, a good turning point is when she's in trouble for the lost things or when she's unable to go see her sister anymore

[@redranger2716]

​@@arshellnut2730You are not gonna believe this

[@tonirmspicer]

​@artemisno 2:55 tforgotten1423😢

[@dailydoseofgenie9148]

I love this version of Tiana. I can picture an offscreen breakingpoint where she never got to bid higher for her chosen place where she could open her dream restaurant because "A lil woman of your background. You're better off where you're at" and the fact that she's overworked herself but was always underminded made her seek out Facilier, who in turn made a deal that she accepted, but in return she got rid of everyone except for Lottie because she's never steered Tiana wrong and actually cared. Lottie being the sweetheart she is, wanted to save Tiana knowing this isn't her, that she's losing everything but at a large scale than before to get what she wants and the way Tiana shows Lottie the cards to persuade her that they can have a lavish life together where they are together (like they were as kids) omg chef's kiss. The animation, the voices and the way Tiana's smile drops when Lottie leaves, a small show that losing Lottie means she no longer cares that she's alone and that she's considered a monster. Ouch. The fact Tiana even let Lottie go, shows that she still cares and mattered enough in the end, Tiana valued their friendship enough not to hurt her for leaving like everyone else. Poor poor babies. They were almost there 😢😢💚

[@stefaniarusso]

Yeah I agree 😢

[@OzCroc]

Honestly seems fair enough. She's finally getting revenge on the white people, but of course she's a villain for it because she's black.

[@GodzillaKid-px1le]

"A little woman of your background is better of where you are" is the most racist line I've heard in a Disney movie. Even if it's era accurate.

[@sashaflorence2477]

Now, that is absolutely perfect! With a blend of Friends on the Other Side! Lottie seemed to be a hero in stopping Tiana from something terrible happened

[@stefaniarusso]

Yeah I agree

[@kevindegollado7112]

​@@stefaniarusso, me too!!!

[@kitstv1226]

Yeah, Charlotte/Lottie also used be nice not very spoiled at original movie tho.

[@dovejensen6166]

I love how you made this narrative go! The roles reversed, conglomerate daughter becomes social advocate and the Advocate of hard work becomes the conglomerate! Amazing and the mash up of songs beautiful 🤩

[@stanleyholmes1266]

Yup. Someone born of privilege wants to throw away priviledge from everyone while someone who "worked their butt off" went on to build something more grand. Even if it isnt appreciated by the first one because it's "same old hat" they've been at a distance with, the second person has something which is THEIRS and isn't going to throw that away.

[@eldiamante1221]

3:03 Despite everything, Tiana still loves her friend Lottie... it is sad and at the same time tender to see that despite everything, their friendship since they were children is the only thing that prevents Tiana from doing something to Lottie or her father.

[@joerodriguez2928]

😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤ 2:29 2:30 2:31 2:31

[@raven3067]

A mix of “Almost There” and “Friends On the Other Side.” 😍

[@stefaniarusso]

Yes 😊

[@tonirmspicer]

❤

[@fire.fox13]

I lovehow Lotties color as a kid changes into a softer looking pink when shes older, like shes gotten more softer and less greedy. While Tianas softer green changes into an almost toxic like green to show that she's gotten colder and more greedier, etc!! (Dont know if that's actually what they mean but thats what I see) Also the way the green smoke that is around her, alost unconsciously emitting off of her, reminds me of the green smoke the shadowman emits!! Like, the only reasonshes at the point she is now is bc of black magic! Just noticed this- at 2:14 snakes wrap around Lottie- so does Tiana use black magic now then??

[@lizzy1876]

Holy crap you're right

[@KL-ki8db]

I would say she almost definitely uses voodoo for her evil purposes and thus became more like Facilier than Mama Odie. There is one scene where it shows the skull on her face which probably means she has sold her soul to get her power.

[@theheroneededwillette6964]

Read the description

[@Esty568]

I love the idea, that after Facilier died, Tia took the offer of the Loa to gain everything she wanted. The Loa played smart by sacrificing and rightfully punishing Facilier who was too small to ever repay his enormous dept. They got a new "friend" who can better fulfill those promises.

[@tonirmspicer]

😢

[@tonirmspicer]

😢

[@Sailormercury_56]

Lotties “you’re almost there” for me holds double meaning, Lottie means she’s almost to her goal but she’s also almost losing all the good in her, while Tia only cares about the goal

[@TheAdvertisement]

I think the scariest part is that Tiana absolutely would be a lot smarter about using the "Friends on the other side" than Dr. Facilier.

[@tonirmspicer]

😢

[@lunar_nocturne1868]

I do like how Lottie seems to have matured in this song. She felt for her childhood friend. She tried to get through to her. While canon Lottie would have tried to get to her as well. This Lottie, has a sense of maturity. I like that. I like that she shows concern for her childhood friend, rather than leaving her in the dust, while she chases after any good looking man she sees. Lottie shows a sense of duty, to her childhood friend.

[@nkdubuisson]

2:35 I’m so obsessed with the use of “Other Side” and “Almost There” here. No one else is talking about it since it’s obvious but Lottie singing “You’re almost there” overlapped with Tiana singing about “The other side” sends the message “You’re almost on the other side”

[@jeph-qo1cz]

Fr !

[@maironzulato7351]

Tiana doesn't just have the power of friends on the other side... SHE HAS THE POWER OF CAPITALISM (jokes aside, I loved the song, congratulations Lydia and Sierra)

[@raven3067]

Adding Lottie as a singer was a nice added touch. :)

[@dannyphantom7461]

I can’t help but think how disappointed Tiana’s dad would be if he heard what she was saying in this song. Also, great job, I listen to this song all the time!

[@muriloveloso4725]

Tiana has became the female version of the Once-ler, but without the Truffula trees and Thneeds, and Charlotte became Lorax. Just a silly comparisson. THis work is amazing and beautyfull

[@stefaniarusso]

Yes I agree ✨ 👍 💯

[@emma.bridgeforth]

This is such a sad version of the story between the two characters, but I love it all the same…your voices fit the characters so well and the animatic is amazing 🙌🏻

[@bookishnewt8468]

Now there are two Tiana songs I'm gonna obsess over. THE BLENDING OF "ALMOST THERE" AND "FRIENDS ON THE OTHER SIDE" ❤❤ 0:15 - And is that a froggy Naveen I see in that cage 👀

[@stefaniarusso]

Yes poor Naveen 😞

[@shrimpo_playz]

*gasps* I DIDNT SEE THAT

[@StrawberiYT]

Wait where?!?!

[@Scribboy]

@@StrawberiYTby the cage he in…

[@sofiamansour-tehrani4727]

I love how you reframe the meaning of Tiana being "almost there". Instead of working endlessly to reach her goal and telling herself that it's just around the corner, she already has everything she wanted. Surely she's just "there" now? But no. In the pure capitalist philosophy, growth must be infinite. Her profits always have to be rising. She's never satisfied, perpetually "almost" at her impossible ideal of ultimate power (since the world only has finite resources and space for any empire). She sacrificed internal happiness to put herself right back in a workaholic cycle, only now she's making the machine turn with others trapped inside it. Meanwhile, Lottie is warning her that she's on the brink of becoming a true villain. Running a successful company is one thing, but her actions go beyond business sense into arrogance, greed and wanton cruelty. This conversation is her last invitation to turn back. I don't know if it was intentional, but at the end Tiana sings, "I'm al..." as part of "almost" and Lottie sings "You're all..." with two Ls, a standalone word. Now that she's abandoned her best friend and last shred of conscience, Tiana is effectively ALL the way there in Lottie's terms - past the moral point of no return.

[@buttercupghost]

I have a soft spot for Lottie so I was happy to see her feature here! Her and Tiana's relationship was my favorite part of the movie - the two of them were definitely my favorite characters, aha. So seeing them feature so heavily, was very cool to see! Also! I love the sort of echo on Tiana's voice? And that last lines delivery was amazing, too, along with the animation for it where her smile fell. Chills!

[@andrewalker6050]

This villain song of Tiana is very impressive!! I feel bad for her friend Charlotte since she has always been her true friend. I wish I could see an animatic of Princess Ariel becoming a villain. Above all, this villain song is catchy and wicked awesome! Your singing is so magnificent!

[@stefaniarusso]

Yeah I agree

[@tonirmspicer]

🎉

[@yahyah_uwuroblox492]

OMG THIS IS BEAUTIFUL it’s really giving me “How Bad Can I Be “vibes from everything that was happening and I LOVED IT!!!!

[@horrorhistory7342]

YES!!!!!

[@JaylaisAwesome]

I love that Lottie calls Tiana “Tia” every time! 😢

[@squiggle463]

I noticed a fun little detail. When Lottie picks the papers up, in the top left corner, you can see a frog in a cage. Poor Naveen

[@galagatorgames1317]

This song is so unique compared to the other princess villain songs, with the back and forth between the characters. This just makes me more excited for the potential Rapunzel sequel with Alex as Eugene!

[@tonirmspicer]

❤

[@kobzarivna]

This is simply amazing! I love it so much. The mashup of the different songs from the movie feels so natural and engaging, and I love how the tone shifts when Lottie and Tiana take the lead. I appreciate how you let Charlotte shine, I personally still feel she was robbed of a song in the original movie. Tiana being the villain and finally snapping is an interesting concept that brings so many possibilities in reflecting her character! Now all the positive attributes of her (determination, bravery, smartness) are twisted and serve the path of destruction. And how beautifully does Tiana contrast with Charlotte? No words, only applause. The artist did an incredible work of showing how the two friends have fallen apart despite still caring about each other. Great work, thank you so much! I eagerly await your next villain princesses.

[@stefaniarusso]

Yes 😊

[@Sati_BasyKhan]

Тиана тот самый персонаж, который НУ НИКАК не может быть злой. Деньги испортят кого угодно, но не её, она не может придать принципы, которым следует всю жизнь. Люблю её 💚 И вокал исполнительниц 💚

[@daviddelgadocovers]

😍❤️ I'm so excited to hear your Tiana's Villain Song! ✨️ You're brilliant, Lydiaaa!!! 🙌🏼

[@stefaniarusso]

Yeah I agree ❤❤❤

[@savannasmokes6452]

This actually sounds like something Disney would make.

[@luckyfox1826]

Was not expecting for Charlotte to be singing as well or the switching between songs from the movie, but this was so good!

[@13bezbashki]

The part of "and my frineds on the other side" hits so hard i dont even have words to explain it

[@Rixec2]

The desperation of feeling like all your hard work is wasted and never enough can be an easy slope to fall off of into greed and apathy toward those around you. Tiana had her life's efforts thrown in her face and when shown an easier way to get everything she wanted it was an easy sell. There's a tragedy on thinking she is doing what her father wanted while missing the values that were there to begin with. The sense of community is gone and she's willing to disregard everyone, even Charlotte once she decides to walk out. Charlotte has always been the friend people want. She may be spoiled, but she has a good heart and cares about people just as much. We saw it in the movie and that is very much clear here as well. She sees all that Tiana is doing and wants to stop her, not just for how it is affecting other people, but to try to save Tiana from herself and her friends on the other side. Unfortunately, there comes a time when you see you can't help someone that doesn't want to be saved, so she has to leave Tiana as much as it hurts to do so. You and Sierra were wonderful, really dripping with charisma all throughout and displaying a lifetime of friendship for Tiana and Charlotte even as it broke down.

[@RedTime101]

It's giving broken sapphic yearning.

[@szweetsztuff]

reason number 28363 why charlotte needed a song in the movie:

[@syafeeqahisham1740]

It's interesting for Disney princess to be villains in this villain series. Mmm,I wonder would it be interesting if the Disney princes also would become villains in their own villain series,but that's just some sort of well dreaming request.

[@stefaniarusso]

Yes I would like to see Disney princes become villains in their own villain series 😊✨❤

[@viprus86]

I love this version of the original songs so much that I think's better than both. I believe that when Tiana took the deal from Dr. Facilier, The Shadow Man's "friends" exracted his soul, placed it in her body and fused both souls together. This way, there are aspects of both of them in just one body and her soul is not just corrupted, but constantly tortured.

[@userunknown8830]

Wow this was incredible and this was the first song I that I really felt bad for someone other than the villain cause Lotti really was a pretty good friend and just didn’t want her to go down this path, but it speaks volumes even when she was threatened, neither of them actually hurt eachother

[@FatManScoop87]

I really enjoy how even though Tiana turned dark, she kept a space for Lottie to join her in the rewards. She never forgot her true friend. It was Lottie who eventually turned away

[@moonlight_haze]

GIRL THIS IS YOUR BEST VILLAIN SONG SO FAR. tiana has always been one of my top fav disney princess's, it would've been insaaanneee if she ended up becoming a villain in the movies but it'd also be such a good plot

[@Cody_Wolf1]

GAHHHH! You and Sierra did such a great job with the vocals! And the art is just beautiful!!! Finally my favorite princess got a villain song! Was so hyped for this and like always you delivered!

[@sashaflorence2477]

I was hoping to hear Friends on the Other Side, but hey, I’d love to hear Almost There as well! Good luck!

[@Wsplife]

I think someone else made a villain song with Tiana using that one.. I forgot who made it but I’m sure if you searched for Tiana’s villain song it would pop up!

[@Matcha_tea_3]

She sometimes mixes the two songs, so hopefully!

[@KerryBeesley]

you get BOTH!

[@ivanacurna6577]

​@@WsplifeMilky Melodies

[@IJMPVI]

I mean you got it, partly

[@josephelgersma2073]

Damn Lydia this song is just as great as the orginal song ; friends on the other side. Well done on changing the lyrics, and the rhythm👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@olivialord5029]

Lottie is my favorite princess for this exact reason, I know this is just ur idea of the princesses but I fully believe Lottie would be more sad than scared of her friend. Her kindness thru the movie shows her cares for her friend but also everyone around her. Also knowing Tiana wouldn't harm her to steal her money thru her greed shows that she still cares about something in her life that's amazing

[@Matcha_tea_3]

This is so good! Can you please do one for Vanelope? After all “SHE IS A PRINCESS”-Ralph Breaks the Internet Thanks for 350 likes wow! ❤

[@raven3067]

Story: “Vanelope gets revenge on the other racers for mistreating her and so she takes control of the candy kindome

[@daniegamin]

Slaughter Race, but she's attacking the people in get of game.

[@Xx_Leafst3r_xX]

​​​@@raven3067After taking control she destroys the kingdom or we make it that they didn't get the wheel ( I dont remember the movie if they got the wheel or not ) and she gets angry and decides if she didnt have her game she will glich to every game and ruin everybody's game so nobody will have a home anymore

[@трыцтытыдыц]

​@@raven3067and also on Ralph for breaking her car

[@raven3067]

Yeah that too. I forgot about that. 😂

[@beccarocholl2575]

Lotti was the best friend we all wish we had ... And Tia did it like THAT?! lol love this so much.

[@xavencain3567]

This is an amazing song (as usual), and the visuals are top notch! I also like your story, with Charlotte being the "angel" on Tiana's shoulder is inspired, and something that I wouldn't have thought of. However, rather than her just "being a kind soul at heart hidden under a materialistic veneer" I think a slight modification would make more sense. To put it simply, Charlotte isn't running necessarily on (just) compassion, but grief as well Let me explain. In the original movie, it is pretty clear that the shadowman doctor's plan for getting the money was for the prince to marry Charlotte, then use a voodoo doll of Charlotte's father to kill him and have the fake prince (and Charlotte by extension) inherit all the money. The plan was stopped by the marriage ceremony getting disrupted and the disguise being revealed before the marriage could be completed. This leaves Charlotte "high and dry" but basically unharmed with her father still alive. However, in this new timeline, Tiana makes the deal before the reveal of the deception, and the deal prevents people from realizing the fake prince is fake. As such, the doctor is able to fulfill the plan and kill the father, ensuring everyone gets the money. In the song visuals there is no indication of the fake prince so we could claim that either the prince "vanished" with the servant showing up, or the charade is maintained and the fake prince ignores Charlotte now that he has the money. Either way, Charlotte would have lost her father and her husband to what appears to be wealth. Also, Tiana is shown to be pretty intelligent, so she could figure out that the deal killed her best friend's father, and Tiana could have the added motivations drowning her guilt in work and an "in for a penny" mindset to explain why she is willing to continue using voodoo. Because of what's explained above, Charlotte looks at her best friend putting more and more of herself into work, while losing her morals to ensure it is the best. Having already lost a husband due to greed (and maybe viewing her father as having died from overwork), Charlotte would see Tiana as going down the same path as those she had lost, and would be unable to take part in it anymore, which forces the "work or me" setup that you have shown in the video. But let me get off my revision soapbox. What do you (and the rest of the KZbin) think?

[@CelticSaemi]

This duet is wonderfully jazzy and heartbreaking ;_; !! I love how you mixed "Almost there" and "Friends on the other side", plus the backstory is just *chef kiss* Adding Charlotte was a great idea! As for who I'm hoping to see next, from DISNEY I'd say: Esmeralda, Pocahontas, Tinkerbell or Wendy (!) and *maybe* the Blue Fairy (from Pinocchio). If animated series can be included, then Elena (Elena of Avalor) would be very interesting to see!! But since Anastasia made an entrance, now I'm also hoping to see: Thumbelina, Odette (Swan Princess) and Crysta (Ferngully)

[@stefaniarusso]

Yes totally like the idea 😊

[@veronicalodgesawyer3099]

HEAVY on THE Elena of Avalor. Ion care of it was to unlock her final powers, her and the rest of the family was too quick to forgive Esteban by the end of the show for me. I think they still could've kept him at a distance but still show their love for him, if not complete forgiveness

[@CelticSaemi]

@@veronicalodgesawyer3099 Okay, while I'm happy we agree that a villain Elena would be interesting, I must say that I heavily disagree about Esteban. On the contrary, I think Elena and Luisa were too stubborn and held on to their grudge unfairly. Were they right to feel betrayed and angry? SURE. But what the series fails to highlight is that Esteban *was* punished already, he spent 41 FREAKING YEARS as Shuriki's puppet; and that he helped her first and foremost because he was scared she would invade Avalor after his Uncle foiled her invasion plan on another country and Elena's dad didn't listen when he tried to warn him about the danger, information that comes way too late imo because it's SO important and telling about his character. 41 years is a goddamn long time, and it's always swept under the rug because they don't want to shock or depress the audience with the truth of it; and the courage Esteban showed when he pulled Shuriki's wand out of her own hands, not many people have the courage the stand up to their abuser, and in his case, someone who had a strong grip over him for 4 decades and who still had the upper hand when it happened! Honestly, even IRL this kind of case is really hard to judge, it's hard to find something fair for all parties. Also, I believe Elena's final test was more: will Elena keep holding on to her grudge even after Esteban sacrificed his life for her? Refuse to see how he kept protecting her and trying to reach out and that she was the one who kept rejecting him? If she didn't forgive him, it would also imply that she refuses to see her own mistakes and her family's, who made him feel like an outcast, just like Luisa does in the Mother's Day episode; she refuses to admit that she neglected him although it took her a decade to notice her grandson wasn't in the portrait and even if she asked a guard, she did fail to notice a kid was missing, they were 4 grown adults and none of them noticed, Esteban was still new so what was it foreshadowing for when he became old news. It's not the cliché (Christian) "Can I forgive him?", but more "Can I admit I was wrong? Can I strive to see things more objectively and not get too blinded by my own thoughts and needs and feelings? Can I see that sometimes I get so wrapped in myself that I fail to see the big picture/what others need from me?" Sorry for the unprompted Novel, but it's something that always bugged me in the series, Disney bit more than they could chew with choosing a gap so long and didn't treat how full of PTSD and trauma Esteban would be after that ^^; . It's a miracle he didn't have a breakdown in the first season and just ended up like a shell-shocked soldier.

[@veronicalodgesawyer3099]

@@CelticSaemi the way I see Esteban is that with the invasion, he knew full weight of his actions, while the surviving family did not. And I just think that while young, Esteban was very foolish for thinking Shuriki would keep her promise about not harming his aunt and uncle, especially when he already knew that kind of loss. They had another cousin that basically pulled the same thing, and Esteban was still quiet. They had been reunited for at least a year by that point. He lied directly and by omission, letting them pile up every time somebody who knew the truth about that day showed up. Some people are truly unforgivable. As for Esteban, that's why I said not by the end of the show's timeline, but at some point in the future. It's the additional betrayal that makes it worse. Hard to atone without full accountability. Not dogging your side, I'm just seeing it as longer healing time

[@CelticSaemi]

@@veronicalodgesawyer3099 Thank you for your answer! And sorry if I seemed too sharp, I do sincerely respect your opinion - that's me when I get carried away 🙇‍♀️ Esteban definetely should have told them the truth indeed, at the end of "Secret of Avalor" at the earliest. But I can understand how difficult it must be, especially when he must have thought "I'm finally free! And my family is back!" Not something you want to give in so soon. And for believing Shuriki... yeeeah, the naive arrogance some teen can have; he probably played negociator and really thought he made a deal. But look at Victor, even now an adult and after being betrayed and banished, he believes it's gonna be different 42 years later 😂

[@thaipankatima658]

Now this is a Disney movie i can get behind. Two best friends, sharing one big dream together, only for life's path to set them apart. One is optimistic and loving like a true Disney Princess, while the other is cold, calculating and realistic. They try their best to fit in each other's shoes, but it was simply to different. The optimistic friend can't accept the coldness, the harsh reality, while the other one is disgusted by the naivety of her counterpart. Eventually they clash, and one side is destroyed, leaving a bitter tasteless victory in their mouths.

[@delphoxhoopa7289]

You managed to make a song for my favorite princess that's just as catchy as her actual one! You're so talented! 🥰🎵

[@FeatherwishWC]

Your voice is simply magical! You are such a good singer and I wish with all my heart I could sing like you do. I absolutely loved this song and I hope to hear more villain songs from you soon

[@gggplaylists-lr6vn]

Omg I don't think I've ever gotten such chills from your villian songs! That was amazing!

[@SingingPhoenixWriter]

I can't wait! I've been waiting for so long, I even had the idea to write my own and she said it was okay! Thanks Lydia for your support!

[@Kittii_Fish]

I’m gonna be honest, i always shipped (and still do) the girls,but 0:55 this made me made me ship it even more

[@leatonjenkins6810]

Damn. Tiana really became a villain. Instead of a caring girl who valued hard work and such, she’s now willing to do whatever it takes to make her dreams even bigger and now she has no more friends and will soon make so many enemies everywhere.

[@I_Love_Pugs2003]

My prays have been heard! I have always wanted to see my girl as a Villain

[@sarahsworks]

Thank you so much for asking me to work with you Lydia!! Your vocals are always so much fun to draw to ^^

[@TobbateKunn]

I love the fact that Charlotte are more upset and sad bacuse her Best friend is a "monster" now just broke My heart... She's My fav character of the movie and i feel Bad about her :(

[@sarahharris5135]

This is giving me an Elphaba/Glinda vibe and I love it

[@tonirmspicer]

❤😅

[@anounymosgamer]

_"Things change, and sometimes it ain't for the better."_

[@Rosewiththorns2022]

I love the twist of Tiana turning into the voodoo woman (Dr.Facilier)

[@imthebossmermaid3648]

I LOVE THIS AU OMG! And I love that it was a duet between Charlotte and Tiana! It was so sad to see Charlotte watch her best friend become a villain, but know that there's nothing she can do about it. Also this gave huge sapphic energy, to the point where I was expecting at one point for Charlotte to cut off Tiana with a kiss! And I like as well that Tiana had on her princess dress at the end of the movie. Hmm...

[@Otisboy121]

How can something so spectacular be so heartbreaking at the same time? Well done you both!

[@jena.8809]

The fact that there's a happy part that makes it stick out more than other alternate universe songs makes me happy af ❤

[@aromaladyellie]

These are so interesting, and it's amazing how little needs to change to make any of the songs they sing into villain songs in most cases. idk if you've ever done him, but what about Eugene? His song "Everything I Ever Thought I Knew" from the series would be *perfect* for this.

[@UltraHeart6560]

It's amazing how far this series has come. It used to be still images with female covers of songs, now it's full remixed songs, multiple singers, full animatics, and is almost fully colored. It is amzing.

[@skullshadow9550]

Nice story ! Much people would like to see Tiana at Dr Facilier's side. X) I know it's not a Disney, but I hope one day you will sing a song for Nightmare Moon (MLP). Dark, grandiose and rythmic, it would be perfect ! X)

[@stefaniarusso]

Yeah I agree 😊

[@EnderSidian9339]

DANGGGG BRO-- Idk how you make the villain songs work so well with the protags, like turning the hero songs to villain ones gives me chills in the best way possible!

[@angellodaemon]

Something about seeing Lottie so...grown up... is oddly heartbreaking.

[@NertNeverlander]

I love how Tiana is toxic bright, while Charlotte's color is much calmer

[@Rose-yx6jq]

I actually heard a theory once that Lottie's dad actually bought that building to give to Tiana. She wanted it to be a surprise. Note that he is fabulously wealthy but chooses to go to the restaurant Tiana works at. Because she is a family friend. And he knows how hard she is working so he bought the building so she can put the money she's saved up towards renovations and actually getting all the stuff that is needed to get the restaurant up and running. I like to think that he actually did help her get the restaurant in running order after she got the money to make the higher bid.

[@neverland8974]

CRIMINALLY underrated Lydia song imo. Esp since Sierra KILLED IT as Tiana

[@CAmintronics101]

Loved this Lydia! I've always wanted a Tiana villain song since you started these! I hope you don't stop making these! It's very awesome I love your work so much! (Hopefully that made sense)

[@Anonyomus_commenter]

Not only is this one of the more realistic ones to the plot but the voice of Tiana was actually a really good impression.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

*FINALLY I GET MY TIANA VILLAIN SONG!!!* Thank you Lydia for getting it done ♥

[@DevsQuillsandCartoons]

Wow 🤩 This was actually really good 👍 I like how you gave Charlotte the role of concerned friend ❤

[@JTG1125]

Reformed Villain in 2:50 Tiana realized that what she was doing was wrong, and this is wasn't what his dad would wanted and if she keep moving forward she might lose Charlotte.

[@fractalgem]

Maybe not reformed...but hesitating. Avoiding crossing some lines. I can see her coming out of this badly burned by her misdeeds, but not dragged off by loa at the end. After all, she's the one collecting debts here

[@beckypeitsch9202]

I love how you made her villain turn. I though you would have made it so Tiana was rejected so she turned to dark forces. But its interesting that you made it so she was successful but she became power hungry.

[@queenratiganthefirst5442]

Now I wanna see what Lottie's villain song would be like.

[@mickaellapalmer]

I absolutely love how Lydia can use the villains and the princess songs to make a villain song that absolutely fits the character and the main story with a twist. ❤ love your work, keep it up.

[@moeviaduay-akue9182]

2:19 Well, Here We Go Again!

[@samanthabrannigan465]

Love it ❤️ I also loveeee how you added Lottie trying to convince Tiana to ‘snap out of it’ and to stop doing what she’s doing I feel like that shows an important aspect of the movie (friendship) and no matter what Tiana or Lottie does they are always best friends

[@panzamarco3205]

You have a beautiful voice and you write some great plot twists as protagonists who become villains and that is absolutely brilliant. And above all you combined my favorite songs from The Princess and the Frog. Very, very good.

[@stefaniarusso]

Yeah I agree

[@proflns8558]

I think this one is my favourite villain song, and it's in no small part to the duet. Seeing how someone reacts to the main character turning villainous is a delicious extra touch.

[@MrBookworm01]

Awesome work as per usual, from you AND Sierra. Nice touch with that final forlorn expression Tia gives at the end--almost as if she feels sorrow at her plans having cost her her dearest friend, even if she's still intent on following through on them.

[@Famine2021]

This is adorable and I immediately thought, ROMANCE, it is just too cute 🥺

[@Nadia-wd6nm]

This is great! You did an amazing job using Tiana's ambition to make her a villain

[@dtczyk8976]

The idea that the loa help her because she can provide more is cool

[@Garanseho]

While your singing is fantastic as always, yours and Sierra's impressions were amazing! Can't wait for next week's villain!

[@stefaniarusso]

Yeah same here ❤

[@Modaralt]

the power Lydia has to make disney princeses a villan even though theres no villan,no problem, its outstanding

[@WaifuGoddessVA]

WOAH HOLD ON- THIS IS AMAZING ! the animation is GORGEOUS ! 💖 the singing is PHENOMENAL ! 💖 and I absolutely love how it mashed between Almost There and Friends On The Other Side ! PERFECTION ! I love this concept ! fantastic job ! ^^

[@Senia492]

WOOOO! I WAS RIGHT! LES GOO! Anyways, really excited to see how it turns out!

[@CyberSnakeStudios]

As usual a truly gorgeous creation and sung with an absolutely beautiful voice, you probably hear it a lot but amazing job love. I wish the Voodoo part lasted a little longer, like as if she was showing just how powerful she was while singing the "Are you Ready" part~. But the song is amazing all the same, and another amazing addition to your work.