We are the princess and the pauper generation

Don't get me started with the fact that Dominick had to wait for Erika while she pursues her dreams. In this song, it's obvi that Erika's falling but instead of being with him, she's shown little girls how important it is to go after your dreams. The level of self-love 😩❤️, and Dominick's patience and understanding, I just can't with these two.

A love song with a message that basically means “Even if I’m pretending to be someone else, I hope you can love me for who I am.”, is a message I don’t hear often. Man I miss this movie.

Yo, Dominick was an absolute HERO!! he knew, he KNEW that Erica wasn't Annalise, but did he say shit? No, did he expose her? No! And at the end of the movie he MARRIES Erica. I mean, what??!! We STAN this king of kings!!

The old barbie songs are so poetic and royal like omg. I prefer the old one better.

ok but this barbie movie was straight up teaching life lessons here

I want to play this at my wedding

"Sometimes being free means choosing not to go, but to stay"

That moment when a Barbie song is more genuinely romantic than most of what is on the radio.......

I love how she's not throwing herself at him and she's saying how things might or might not turn out well, but she'll stick by him if he loves her. Just. GOALS.

When you grow up and just then realize how deep the songs of princess and the pauper were

the best part in this scene was when king dominic gave erika a blue rose in a garden of pink roses

does anyone else remember the bloopers of this scene where barbie's phone went off?

You know, there's very clever writing that went into this song that I didn't pick up on until many years later, after growing up, and falling in and out of love a couple times. On one hand this can be taken very simply as a love song, that they're falling in love with each other (what I thought as a child), but that's doing a massive disservice to the central theme of the song. You could also take this as them wanting to be with someone who truly will love them. Wanting someone who will "love me for me." It's easy to see this on the king's side of this song. This is after all a political marriage. The girl could easily be after him for the wealth to secure the health of her kingdom. In which case, it wouldn't be love. So he wants her to love him for who he is as a person, and not to be seen as a source of wealth and stability. But then we get into the pauper's role in this song and this is where the clever writing shines. Since she is posing as the princess, the king doesn't see her for who she truly is. He doesn't know her real identity and fears that he might not love her if he knows that she is a peasant. "Could I be the one you're seeking? Will I be the one you choose? Can you tell my heart is speaking? My eyes will give you clues." These few lines are where her feelings are the clearest. She knows she's not the princess, and doesn't know if she'll still choose her. She wants to tell him, but can't because it will blow her cover. So her only way to communicate it is through her eyes. "Hope will blossom by believing." At this point, she turns to hoping that he'll still choose her. A truly beautiful song.

I'm an adult now, but I'll never get over this movie. The songs and dialogue carry so much weight. It amazes me how easily kids movies like this are dismissed just for being "kids movies." But some of these Barbie films, especially the older ones from 2001-2007 or so, really seem so carefully and lovingly crafted in terms of their themes and character development. One line from the beginning of this movie always stands out so much to me: "You would think that I'm so lucky that I have so many things. I'm realizing that every present comes with strings." I was mind-blown as an adult when I realized how deep that was lol.

The fact that Dominic let Erica go not knowing when n if she'll return but still waited for her without knowing how long he'll have to wait is more than any guy can do for a girl i lit fell for him at that moment 😭😭😭

Sorry but Erica and Dominic are amazing together even though they are fictional

who had a crush on Dominick say Aye cause I did

The lines “Who can say where we’ll go? Who can promise what will be? But I’ll stay by your side if you love me for me.” Is very beautiful! To me it means that although we do no not know what the future holds or where our paths may lead us to but one thing I am certain is to be right by your side no matter what happens if you promise to love me for who I am.

I am a guy who grew up with these movies and songs because I did everything with my sister growing up, who is 19 months older than me. I am 19 now, and I have so much nostalgia for this song in particular. I haven't found my special someone yet, but I guarantee we will be singing this song together someday. UPDATE: Found her :)

This is the only Barbie movie where the story makes sense, things are historically accurate, the love story isn't rushed, the writers took time to make good songs, and there's hardly any magic.

Im a 21 year old dude, I'd probably enjoy this movie if I saw it again tbh

This comment section feels like home.. Filled with nostalgia and unproblematic, cool people

During that bit where they sing together, it feels like Erica is acknowledging how unrealistic Dominic's promise of "always being as one" is (maybe partially because she's only pretending to be the princess and knows deep down it's only a matter of time before she's caught), but even so she'll stay by his side as long as time permits. IT'S SO ROMANTIC

ACTUAL RELATIONSHIP GOALS

a song for my future husband

My absolute favorite song from the movie. It feels genuinely romantic and perfectly captures how Erika and Dominick’s relationship is developing. It’s not just saying "I love you"; it’s saying "I’ll be yours forever as long as you love me for who I am." It’s so beautifully written that I can totally see this being played at someone’s wedding.

This is the most underrated prince and he deserved more.

When people judge 16 year old girls for still liking Barbie movies but grown men like my little pony. LMAO WHAT KIND OF LOGIC ?

I may be a guy, but I can't stop remembering this song . This is one of the most romantic songs I've ever heard and one of the best barbie songs I've ever heard. This is the best Barbie movie I've ever watched. I still cannot believe that 10 years have passed since this Barbie movie was made (2004 - 2014). NOSTALGIA :') EDIT: Still here in August 2020. Can't believe this comment is 6 years old already. Boy, how fast time is moving. Also, my first 1000 likes! Thanks everyone :) Forgot to mention this, I have my little sister to thank :) I've watched all the Barbie movies that have been released so far, and please don't hate me if my opinions below are different to yours: FAVOURITE BARBIE MOVIE OF THE 2000s: Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper (2004), which is still my favourite Barbie movie of all time. FAVOURITE BARBIE MOVIE OF THE 2010s: Barbie A Fashion Fairytale, which is my 2nd favourite Barbie movie of all time. All Barbie movies, whether old or new are beyond amazing. Anyone excited for the new upcoming Barbie movie (Barbie: Princess Adventure)?

I remember singing along to this in my living room when I was younger, and after I finished, my Daddy turned around in his computer chair and applauded. That made me so happy. Great memories.

I'm having a barbie marathon while quarantined and the feels!!!

i'm glad i grew up with Barbie instead of technology edit: i'm well aware of what i watched it on, but i meant that i'm glad i grew up not playing an ipad, a phone, etc. but watching movies that i hold very near and dear to my heart.

it's just like Disney movies, YOUR NEVER TOO OLD TO WATCH IT!

Im 20+ year old guy who grew up with classic barbie cartoons and songs because I have younger sister. She always wanted to be a princess and most of the life i was helping her chasing her dreams. When I was young I did not understand how well written those movies are and most od the time i thought about those movies as "kids movies". Not that long ago I started singing in church choir and when i listended few girls singing i told them that they sound like from barbie movie. From this moment i could not help myself and I searched few songs and it is unbelieveable how beautiful they are. This song and nostalgia motivated to even rewatch princess and pauper. I honestly fell in love with story, message, symbolism, soundtrack... It is not only kids movie it is masterpeace for all generstions and everythime you rewatch movie as you grow older you learn something new. I did not find my soulmate yet but when I find her i want that she loves me for me and I hope that I would be as good for her as Dominic was for Erica. I know that this way of love is possible and one day before sleep I want to tell our kids our fairytale.

What makes it even deeper is that they deliberately aren’t just making promises right away, they are talking about the POSSIBILITY of love and saying if you love me for who I am, we can create something good.

I miss barbie movies like this. Now and days it all about the barbie that lives on a beech with cellphones and groups of friends. I like old barbies. Ones with a good storyline that had morals and true love. Wish they would've kept this concept. ♡♡

I want this played at my wedding I'm 100% serious

when dominick picked the only blue rose in the garden for ericka- i sobbed. barbie creators are so genius

This song never made more sense until now. Growing up in an era of flip phones, I only ever had the luxury of playing with Barbie dolls or rewatching several Barbie movies. Yet I never understood the deep implication behind the lyrics. This particular song best befits Erica and Dominic's situation as they both are place in a position of uncertainty. Erica, of course, is in love with Dominic but knowing that her outer appearance is Analese, she hoped he sincerely loved her real self. From Dominic's perspective, he is aware that Analese is in this marriage for political purposes. He hoped he is loved for who he is as a person as opposed to his status, a king. Hence "If you love me for me" Y'all don't ask me why I wrote this essay. This barbie movie is my favorite among the rest and I had to comment on at least one of the very many song clips on youtube 😌

This movie is very beautiful... I'm 16 now and I still love it soooo much

When dominic sings "I'll be yours together we shall always be as one if you love me for me" that is my favorite part other then when barbie and dominic are singing 2 different lines at the same time

This song honestly soothes my soul. And I'm not ashamed of listening to it over and over again.

Honestly, barbie movies are 10x better than disney princess movie during its time. The life lessons and moral it teaches. I only watched until the musketeers because it started to become modern and i didnt like it but i grow up with barbie movies since its first release nutcracker. The Barbie character is always strong and usually calm with wit. So she looks dignified and still amazing yet graceful. You dont need to be rough and act like a man to be brave or amazing, which i think made me who I am today. Its also not simply looking pretty or fall from first sight. The male leads fall for Barbie usually because they notice her personality and kindness and other amazing features. You really dont notice this until you're grown up to see how nicely written Barbie's stories are.

I wanna cry. Perfect for a wedding or a proposal song... :) Memories.

Everyone keeps saying they are 20 and still love this, or 17 an still love this. No shock there guys lol theses movies are great, im probably going to love them when im 90

Even though I’m not even close to getting married, this is going on a wedding playlist to be played at my future wedding reception.

Princess and the Pauper was actually such a good movie.

this song is gonna be on my wedding day, next to Written in Your Heart

This should be the best barbie movie ever. Even the soundtracks too.

the lyrics hit different when you remember that erica is in disguise during this scene, she's in fact not a royal but in poverty. like "what you see may be deceiving, truth lies underneath the skin" CMONNNN

As a guy, I always love 2000s Barbie movies. Princess and the Pauper, Diamond Castle, and Christmas Carol steal my hearr.

Dang it. This song just hits all the right spots. I feel like crying lol growing up SUCKS. I miss my childhood x

Barbie has a thing for finding singers whos voice sounds like an adult but also very young

Even at the age of 31, i'm still watching these Barbie movies and still have most of their songs in my playlist. It brings so much nostalgia to me, realizing how innocent I was as I child because I did not understand the meanings of these songs at all. Those old Barbie movies are amazing, they will always be my all time favorite.

Can we all agree this song is absolutely beautiful😍😍😍😍😍😍

I'm pretty sure if they slapped a Disney label on this twelve years ago, people would have called the movie a masterpiece. It's just so underrated cause it's a Barbie movie.

The most romantic song in Barbie history

I’m playing this at my wedding. Nobody can stop me.

I'm going to make a mental note to have this played at my wedding someday. It's probably my favorite song in the whole film, and probably one of the most beautiful. I could listen to it a hundred times over and still love it as much as the very first time I heard it.

best song in the whole universe dont fight me on this

Is it weird that im 20 now and still listening to this?

This Barbie movie holds a special place in my heart. Just envisioning a live-action remake of it makes me feel excited. Can you imagine how wonderful that would be?

I swear to god I still love a bit of barbie and I'm 15, this should be my wedding song I love this 💕💁🏻

The Original Version of "I see the Lights" from Tangled.

back in the days when love songs were actually about true love instead of just lust like today's radio... * sniff

Princess and the pauper could be made into a theatrical musical, I'd pay to see that! :D

My friend and I have sung every song in this movie since it came out. Now we are 17 and still know all the words. The best older Barbie movie. Now Princess Charm School is my favorite

I am 22yrs old and I still love this film...this song is so lovely and I dont feel embarrassed singing along to it...I really need to watch it again ♡♥♡

always loved this song when i was a kid ❤️

Please bring back this kind of barbie movies🤧

DOMINICK SOUNDS LIKE MICHAEL BUBLE ON HELIUM IM CRYING

I miss this Barbie. I remember this movie. we still have it.

We can all agree that the Old Barbie movies are better than the modern one. 🥺 There are a lot to learn from them right? Friendship, Family, Love and even in Life. I know so many inspirational and motivational quotes from Barbie movies and still I'm holding on to it right now. ❤️ And it hits different now that I'm an adult. I really can appreciate the messages and lessons barbie movies has to give. ❤️

idc if its barbie, this can be my wedding song

This song just literally made me cry.

I love the older Barbie movies!!!! They were my childhood!! And I don't feel any shame coming back as a teenager and listening to these songs!!!! New Barbie isn't anywhere near as good as the older ones!!!

Can’t believe I’m grown and now the words make so much sense

Who else is on a Barbie songs Marathon?😩❤️

Real talk, Barbie got me into ballet (the Nutcracker and Swan Lake are my dream productions because of her) and so much of who I aspire to be came from Barbie that I'm not even close to ashamed to say I'm 17 and still can quote some of these movies by heart... And let's be real, this song is just perfect for a wedding

I want Princess and the Pauper to have a musical :3 My favorite Barbie movie with lots of songs~

this will play at my wedding. so excited!!

why would i lower my standards when dominick waited for erica to pursue her dreams before marrying her?

I had an old barbie movie marathon the other day, and I learned most of what I know from those movies, im really grateful actually. And I cant get this song out of my head tbh (im 14 btw)

*cough cough* doctor help! I'm sick! Doctor: alright what seems to be the problem? Me: I am getting flashbacks of great moments in my life and I am getting emotional Doctor: wow you have the worst case of childhood I've ever seen!

This song popped into my head one time while I was in my Grandma's car and I sang it to myself very softly however my mother and grandma heard it and said "that's a nice song Eleanor, where did you hear that from?" I said "a film" "which film?" "The princess and the pauper" "how lovely"

I know this is like several years old. BUT why is it that this song pops up in my feed every year and then I get the sudden urge to go back and watch the movie- totally not complaining though 😂

I miss when Barbie movies were quality like this

#relationshipgoals #makebarbiegreatagain

Songs like this are why I'll never settle for less

An 18 yo here and god, this is perfect, it never gets old

I'm that girl who used to ship Dominick with Anneliese... yeah (I was like, 7?) But of course I'm now 18 and, boy, did I come to realize all about this love stuff!

I'm turning 21 next week and still listening this tonight , it brings my heart at peace to feel that innocent and happy feeling I once felt each time I watched Barbie :) I'll always come back to this kind of stuff that gives me confidence to face life even if its a child movie !

This is iconic and so beautiful, I am crying my eyes out, I am so nostalgic right now. These were the most wonderful and magical Barbie movies, I loved them so much as a little kid and I still am obsessed with them! The old Barbie can't even be compared to the new ones!! 💕💕💕

Out of all the barbie I have watched this is by far the most and the best barbie I have ever watch in my entire freagin life.

I'm 22 but this beautiful song still be my melody ... how memories can amazed ones heart. :)

I'll turn 20 in a few months and I'm still in love these Barbie movies . Princess and the Pauper was my first Barbie.

Please i just want this to be a musical on broadway already

I have no idea why this is on my recommendation but I’m happy it is .

Erika and Dominick is my first ever OTP. lol