You need a set of pipes to be an effective animated villain! Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the best tunes by bad guys in animated films.
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00:00 "Come in my child. We mustn't lurk in doorways. It's rude."
00:08 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the best tunes by bad guys in animated films.
00:14 "Be mine or you will burn!"
00:20 Number 30. On the Road, Thumbelina
00:25 "You sing, hey? You become big star like me. We make big monies together. You make mama rich.
00:33 You are important person. You are famous. You are star!"
00:38 We never knew we needed to see a multi-talented matriarchal toad, but now we can't get enough.
00:44 Mrs. Toad may have kidnapped Thumbelina to try and make her part of her entertainment troupe,
00:48 but her song's so catchy that we can't help but start to root for her.
00:51 "We are free and independent. We go everywhere. We gotcha gotcha gucci all the way.
00:55 We gonna teach you how to tamba and to ramba and la bamba. Every namba Thumbelina say ole!"
00:59 Voiced by Charo, Mrs. Toad is essentially the Spanish-born television star in cartoon form,
01:05 complete with a glamorous outfit, makeup, and larger-than-life hair. The number has the perfect
01:10 combination of whimsy and musicality, making for a completely unforgettable scene. We can't blame
01:16 the other animals for wanting to get involved as well.
01:19 "So I be a little fish in little pond, when you can go so far beyond.
01:24 I think perhaps we make you blunder when we get on the road."
01:28 Number 29. How Can I Refuse? Barbie as the Princess and the Popper
01:36 "Raise every glass and arouse every cheer. Praise that the reign of Preminger is here."
01:44 This villain song is the perfect combination of campy and devious. In this Barbie tale,
01:49 the scheming Preminger is set on becoming king, no matter what it takes. In How Can I Refuse,
01:55 he details his plan to manipulate the royal family into complying with his wishes.
01:59 "Yes, suppose the girl goes missing, so the king says au revoir,
02:03 then I find her, bring her back, and make the news.
02:06 Then the queen will be so grateful that you pledge the girl to moi,
02:09 and I'll humbly tell her, how could I refuse?"
02:12 Martin Short uses his comedic and musical chops to sell Preminger's sinister flamboyance.
02:17 The energy builds throughout the number, conveying his growing excitement for his ominous plans.
02:23 His cronies coming in to provide some comedic relief and hilarious choreography is the cherry
02:28 on top. How could we possibly refuse it a spot on this list?
02:31 "So get ready when the roses end, stand by with a champagne.
02:37 When you've got a brilliant plan, you never lose. Yes, before the capital storm,
02:42 you think you're so inane, it's a thankless job, but how could I refuse?"
02:46 Number 28. This is the thanks I get. Wish.
02:50 There's nothing like a bad guy who's convinced he's the victim. Chris Pine voices Magnifico,
02:54 a king who feels as though his subjects don't respect him, despite granting their wishes.
02:59 "Give and give and give and give, you'd think they'd all be content.
03:03 All I really want is just a little respect. And this is the thanks I get."
03:08 Although his vanity is clear to the audience for the whole number,
03:12 his anger and insecurities escalate as it continues.
03:15 These themes are literally reflected in the appearance of his reflection as he sings.
03:19 "See this kingdom, I built it up, and you still complain I'm grateful much.
03:24 Are you sure that you're not, prob? I'd love to see you try and do my job."
03:28 Magnifico's desire for submission and validation leads to his pursuit of darker magic,
03:33 and his descent into madness. The dark lyrics combined with the bright,
03:37 poppy production make for an intriguing look at the Wish villain.
03:40 "This is the thanks I get. This is the thanks I get. This is the thanks I get."
03:51 Number 27. Prince Ali Reprise, Aladdin.
04:01 "Heard your princess was a sight lovely to see."
04:04 The first version of this ditty is bright and jovial,
04:08 which makes this dark reprise all the more unsettling.
04:12 Jafar's take on the genie's song sees the vizier gleefully exposing Aladdin's lies.
04:17 He mocks him and reveals his identity.
04:19 "Yes, meet a blast from your past, whose lies were too good to last.
04:24 Say hello to your precious Prince Ali."
04:27 "Or should we say Aladdin?"
04:30 It's the moment where everything comes crashing down for our hero,
04:34 and it's hard not to feel helpless with Aladdin as Jafar shows the true extent of his power.
04:39 It even ends with a spine-chilling laugh as Jafar closes in on his captives,
04:44 perfectly punctuating the evil tune and leaving the audience with a sense of dread
04:48 before the final showdown.
04:49 "So long!"
04:51 "Goodbye, sheehaw!"
04:52 "Ex-Prince Ali!"
04:56 "Yee-haw!"
04:57 Number 26.
05:05 Crazy Train - Trolls World Tour
05:07 A heavy metal song reimagined as a stylized DreamWorks banger?
05:17 Sign us up!
05:18 While Ozzy Osbourne's original is unparalleled,
05:21 Trolls World Tour puts a bit of a twist on the classic hit.
05:24 "Music has kept us apart.
05:30 It's time for a heart-to-heart.
05:32 We're all in a different start."
05:36 From the Mad Max-styled Trolls to Rachel Bloom's immediately recognizable voice,
05:41 this cover has something for everyone.
05:43 The edgy yet fun performance is great for kids and adults to bop along to.
05:47 It's a perfect homage to the music of the 1980s while maintaining a modern sound.
05:52 And with Bloom's effortless charisma as Queen Barb,
05:55 it's no wonder she was able to enchant so many of the characters
05:59 in her misguided attempt to unite all trolls under the power of rock.
06:03 "Who knew world domination could be so much fun?"
06:05 Number 25.
06:09 I Wanna Be Like You - The Jungle Book
06:12 He might not be the primary antagonist,
06:14 but King Louis definitely had a memorable song.
06:17 The orangutan leader in The Jungle Book doesn't sing an outwardly threatening tune.
06:22 "I'm the king of the swingers, oh, the jungle VIP.
06:25 I've reached the top and had to stop and that's what's bothering me."
06:31 With a funky vibe and jazzy music,
06:33 I Wanna Be Like You could come off as a harmless bop.
06:36 In fact, it's so catchy that Baloo can't help but become hypnotized
06:40 and dance along to the alluring beat.
06:41 [Singing]
06:52 Louis' desire to learn the secrets of fire from a kidnapped Mowgli
06:56 is both entertaining and menacing.
06:59 The entire scene is oozing with charm and personality from every character.
07:03 [Singing]
07:14 Number 24.
07:15 The Headless Horseman - The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
07:19 If you think of singer Bing Crosby,
07:21 your first thought may be The Holidays,
07:23 since he's well known for his Christmas hits.
07:25 However, he also lends his voice to the second segment of
07:28 The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad,
07:30 a Disney anthology film from 1949.
07:33 While his narration takes center stage most of the time,
07:36 the true shining moment is the surprisingly upbeat number
07:39 The Headless Horseman.
07:40 [Singing]
07:53 Ichabod's reactions to the description of the fearsome character
07:56 add a lot of humor to the scene.
07:58 While the threats are mostly exaggerated in it,
08:01 they come back in the most eerie way possible
08:03 when the creature is proven to be real.
08:05 [Laughing]
08:15 Number 23.
08:16 The Snow-Mizer Song and The Heat-Mizer Song -
08:19 The Year Without a Santa Claus
08:21 [Singing]
08:31 Each iconic song in this pair could stand alone,
08:34 but as a duo, they're unforgettable.
08:37 Snow and Heat-Mizer are bickering siblings with incredible powers.
08:41 This means they can't stop throwing shade at each other,
08:43 while Christmas and global weather patterns hang in the balance.
08:46 The rivalry results in two unshakable earworms,
08:50 each with clever lyrics destined to get stuck in your head.
08:52 [Singing]
09:01 Plus, the miniature misers add a humorous element
09:04 with their line choreography.
09:06 The end result is a classic Christmas soundtrack,
09:08 no matter whether you prefer it to be white or green.
09:11 "All you have to do is compromise.
09:13 At this time of the year especially,
09:16 Santa needs some examples of the Christmas spirit,
09:21 and we must set a good example for the people down there to follow.
09:25 So boys, police!"
09:27 Number 22.
09:30 Pretty Bird - Rio
09:31 [Singing]
09:39 He may be less than two feet tall,
09:41 but Nigel is still an imposing and complex villain.
09:44 The vicious cockatoo's jealousy stems from having been replaced
09:47 by a beautiful parakeet in show business.
09:50 All of this is perfectly summed up by his big number, Pretty Bird.
09:54 It even takes some unexpected turns,
09:56 including a surprisingly impressive rap verse.
09:58 [Rapping]
10:10 The wordplay and fourth-wall-breaking humor elevate the entertainment factor.
10:13 The intimidating display from Nigel definitely manages to achieve its goal
10:17 of creeping out our heroic birds and the people watching at home.
10:21 "I'll tell you what I'm going to do.
10:23 I'm going to make you."
10:26 "Shut up, Niles.
10:28 Shut up!
10:28 It's just me."
10:30 "I will make you ugly, too."
10:36 Number 21.
10:38 Holding out for a hero - Shrek 2
10:40 "Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to dedicate this song to Princess Fiona and Prince Shrek."
10:51 Most of us grew up believing that fairy godmothers were good,
10:55 pure creatures who would always protect good over evil.
10:58 But then Shrek 2 came in hot and shattered those illusions,
11:01 giving us the meanest, most two-faced fairy godmother ever.
11:06 She may be rotten to her core, but we can't deny that she knows how to work a stage.
11:10 Still, she's not entertaining us out of the goodness of her heart when she theatrically belts out this classic tune.
11:16 "Up where the mountains meet the heavens above,
11:19 Up where the lightning splits the sea,
11:23 I could swear there's someone somewhere watching me."
11:28 No, she's trying to make sure that Charming, who's pretending to be Shrek, ends up with Fiona.
11:34 The irony of the song choice certainly isn't lost on us, and neither are her cruel intentions.
11:40 But we also can't help but jam along.
11:42 "He's gotta be strong and he's gotta be fast,
11:46 And he's gotta be fresh from the fight,
11:49 How do you hear the roar?"
11:52 Number 20
11:53 "Big and Loud" - Cats Don't Dance
11:56 You know a villainous tune is good when it has a reprise, and that's exactly what we get here.
12:01 This number requires two sections to fully shine, and we're definitely not complaining.
12:06 "They like it big, they like it loud,
12:12 Maybe a little bit jazzy sometimes."
12:15 Darla Dimple may be adorable, but she's far from being a sweet, innocent child.
12:20 The song's first part sees her singing to Danny, and it's jazzy, secretly malicious, and addictive.
12:27 But she drops the facade after he leaves, and that's when things get super real.
12:32 "I didn't get where I am today,
12:36 By letting myself get pushed around."
12:40 The second part of the track makes it clear that the only person she's interested in helping
12:45 is herself.
12:46 Everyone else is in for a scheme of epic proportions.
12:50 You know what they say, Hollywood's a ruthless business.
12:54 "They're gonna fall big!"
12:56 "Ahhhh!"
12:56 "Ahhhh!"
13:06 "Ahhhh!"
13:13 Number 19.
13:14 No more Mr. Nice Guy, the Swan Princess.
13:17 You would think turning Odette into a swan would be enough,
13:21 but Rothbart isn't going to stop there, because he can't have anything or anybody breaking the curse.
13:27 That means making sure Derek doesn't declare a vow of everlasting love to Odette at the
13:32 upcoming ball.
13:34 "I can't wait to watch their poor hearts break in.
13:36 So much for politically correct."
13:40 And what would an evil plot be without a musical number to accompany it?
13:44 Set against a cheery backdrop, No More Mr. Nice Guy puts Rothbart's dark magic front and center.
13:51 As he uses it to make his henchwoman Bridget look like Odette.
13:54 "Up to no good, I love plotting.
13:57 'Cause I'm so good when I'm rotten.
14:01 No more Mr. Nice Guy, wait and see."
14:05 He's confident, determined, and utterly creepy in the best way.
14:11 He was never really Mr. Nice Guy to begin with,
14:15 but this song proved that we had just scratched the surface of his wicked ways.
14:19 "I'll become that nasty, naughty, petty, spiteful,
14:24 wicked, wayward, way delightful, that guy I was born to be."
14:31 Number 18.
14:38 Savages - Pocahontas
14:40 If you weren't scared of Governor Ratcliffe when he sang "Mine, Mine, Mine,"
14:44 chances are you got spooked when Savages started.
14:47 And we don't blame you, because it's addictive and frightening all at once.
14:51 "What can you expect from filthy little heathens?
14:55 Here's what you get when races are diverse."
14:57 Ratcliffe convinces his fellow settlers that war is the only option,
15:01 and the frenzy just keeps building from there.
15:04 Meanwhile, the Powhatan people prepare to fight.
15:06 "They're savages, savages, barely even human.
15:11 Savages, savages, killers at the core."
15:14 Pretty soon, the two groups' voices merge into one
15:17 as they utter the words to this battle cry.
15:20 The fiery visuals further drive the point home,
15:22 making each lyric feel more pointed and deadly.
15:26 The result is a number that fills us with a sense of dread,
15:29 and only Pocahontas' determination to save John Smith can calm us down.
15:33 "I can see the pain in his eyes when he's lost."
15:37 "It's the death of all in love carried in a drumming heart."
15:42 Number 17.
15:43 "How bad can I be?"
15:45 The Lorax
15:46 The Lorax acts as a cautionary tale,
15:48 showing viewers exactly what can happen
15:51 when humans put personal interests above the planet's well-being.
15:54 And perhaps nowhere is that message more obvious than in this track.
15:58 "Everybody out there, you take care of yours and me.
16:02 I'll take care of mine, mine, mine, mine, mine."
16:06 "Shake that bottom line."
16:08 As the Onceler justifies his actions in the flashback,
16:11 it becomes increasingly clear what happens
16:14 when profit is deemed more important than the environment.
16:17 The scariest part of all is that harmful acts of pollution
16:20 were framed as something normal and necessary,
16:22 as opposed to villainous.
16:24 "The animal that wins gotta scratch and fight and claw and bite and punch.
16:28 And the animal that doesn't, well, the animal that doesn't,
16:31 winds up someone else's la-la-la-la-launch."
16:36 It's this disconnect that makes "How Bad Can I Be?" so harrowing.
16:40 The lyrics, juxtaposed with the dark visuals, answer the title question.
16:44 And the number is sure to stop and make anybody think.
16:48 "How bad, how bad can this possibly be?"
16:53 Number 16.
16:57 The World's Greatest Criminal Mind - The Great Mouse Detective
17:00 Whether or not Rattigan is actually the world's greatest criminal mind is debatable,
17:05 especially given the fate he suffers at the end of the movie.
17:09 But we can all likely agree that he's among the most terrifying
17:12 and musically gifted criminal minds in animated movie history.
17:16 "My earlier crimes were fine for their times, but now that I'm at it again."
17:21 "An even grimmer plot has been simmering in my great criminal brain."
17:28 The elegant bad guy takes us through some of his past schemes
17:32 and guarantees that what's coming next will outshine them all.
17:36 And he's a pretty persuasive creature.
17:38 "And now, as you were singing…"
17:41 "Even louder, we'll shout it! No one can doubt what we know you can do!"
17:51 Watching him seamlessly switch gears between that deadly interlude
17:54 and the number's extravagant finish always sends shivers down our spines.
17:59 Oh, Rattigan, your bragging about the crime to top all crimes
18:03 has given us a villain song we won't soon forget.
18:06 "To Rattigan! To Rattigan! The world's greatest criminal! Ahhhhh!"
18:19 Number 15. Love is an open door - Frozen
18:23 Who doesn't love a good honest love song?
18:26 Well, apparently Hans isn't a huge fan,
18:28 because he had no problem using one to lie to Anna and move his plan along.
18:32 "But with you, I found my place. And it's nothing like I've ever known before."
18:42 Now, of course, the tune itself is infectious and fun-filled,
18:45 which makes the fact that he's secretly playing a game that much harder to digest.
18:50 We can't exactly blame Anna for believing him and getting swept up in the moment.
18:54 If we're being honest, we did too.
18:56 "Say goodbye to the pain of the past. We don't have to feel it anymore."
19:06 Sure, we thought they were moving a little fast, but it seemed like standard Disney fare.
19:11 This song is a huge part of what makes the reveal that Hans is actually a villain so shocking.
19:16 That's why it's so disturbingly effective.
19:19 "Life can be so much more with you, with you, with you. Love is an open door."
19:30 Number 14. Toxic Love - Fern Gully - The Last Rainforest
19:34 Freed from the tree that served as his prison,
19:37 the dark spirit Hexus sings this despicable ode to sweet, sweet destruction.
19:42 "I do believe we are destined to be soul mates."
19:47 His enthusiasm for diesel clouds and noxious muck shows how much he
19:51 relishes watching humans ruin the environment in a way that's almost sensual.
19:56 "Oil and grime, poison sludge, diesel clouds and noxious muck."
20:08 For this villain, destroying nature is intoxicating.
20:12 Fun intended. Of course, the song's excellence owes a lot to Hexus's vocal actor,
20:17 the legendary Tim Curry.
20:19 "Slime beneath me, moon, slime up above. Ooh, you love my toxic love."
20:34 Curry has had plenty of experience portraying diabolical and eccentric characters,
20:39 and was the perfect choice to put a little extra oomph in this twisted love song
20:43 serenading environmental ruin.
20:45 Number 13. Oogie Boogie Song - The Nightmare Before Christmas
20:50 If we ever met Santa Claus, we'd probably jump for joy and offer him a cozy seat
20:55 along with some milk and cookies. But Oogie Boogie isn't really the Christmas type.
21:00 Not only does he keep Santa in uncomfortable and restrictive positions,
21:04 but he rips him to shreds with this track.
21:07 "He's ancient, he's ugly, I don't know which is worse.
21:11 I might just split a seam now if I don't die laughing first."
21:16 The bearded fellow tries his best to be let go, but to no avail.
21:20 Oogie Boogie has no trouble asserting his dominance,
21:23 towering over Santa both literally and figuratively as he sings this zippy tune.
21:28 "It's much more fun, I must confess, with lives on the line.
21:33 Not mine, of course, but yours, oh boy, now let it be just mine."
21:37 His energy and assurance take things to the next level,
21:40 making "The Grinch" seem like a delight in comparison.
21:44 Oogie Boogie's song really is the stuff of nightmares, and we love it.
21:48 "It's hopeless, you're finished, you haven't got a prayer,
21:53 'cause I'm Mr. Oogie Boogie and you ain't going nowhere."
21:59 Number 12. Shiny - Moana
22:02 We know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover,
22:04 but Tama Toa is just so shiny we can't help ourselves.
22:08 That, combined with his bold and saucy attitude,
22:11 infuses this musical number with irresistible wit and pizzazz.
22:15 "Fisher dum dum dum, they chase anything that glitters.
22:19 Beginners. Oh, I'm here they come, come, come,
22:23 to the brightest thing that glitters."
22:26 He doesn't hold back, and it's fabulous.
22:29 Yes, he's trying to take Moana and Maui down, but he's also giving them a show.
22:34 Shiny is a tantalizing piece that's as grand and enticing as they come.
22:38 "I'll never hide, I can't, I'm too shiny.
22:42 Watch me dazzle like a diamond in the rough.
22:45 Strut my stuff, my stuff is so shiny."
22:48 It's no wonder the song's official video has been viewed over 500 million times on YouTube.
22:54 If Tama Toa ever decides to switch career paths,
22:57 we're sure Broadway would be happy to have him.
23:00 We just have one question.
23:02 Who is his jeweler, and can we please get their number?
23:05 "You'll never be quite as shiny. You wish you were nice and shiny."
23:11 Number 11. Cruella De Vil - 101 Dalmatians
23:18 Roger Radcliffe has been looking for lyrics for his new song,
23:22 and he may have found the perfect inspiration.
23:25 The devil woman herself, Cruella De Vil.
23:28 "Cruella De Vil. That's it."
23:31 "Cruella De Vil, Cruella De Vil. If she doesn't scare you, no evil thing will."
23:40 Along with a smooth tempo and sinister rhythm, the lyrics don't pull any punches,
23:46 describing Cruella as an evil, malevolent creature.
23:49 Roger was always suspicious about her,
23:51 and it turns out he and his jazzy heckling were right on the ball.
23:55 "She's like a spider waiting for the kill. Look out, Cruella De Vil."
24:03 The ultimate kicker is that Roger's mocking tune becomes a big hit
24:06 and makes his family more money than he could have imagined.
24:09 On top of that, it serves as a delightful roasting of an iconic villain.
24:14 "Let her in, Nanny."
24:19 "Nita, darling."
24:21 "How are you?"
24:22 "Miserable, darling, as usual. Perfectly wretched."
24:25 Number 10. You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch.
24:28 Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
24:31 "I must stop Christmas from coming. But how? Then he got an idea."
24:42 It's the despicable track we always look forward to during the holidays.
24:47 As we watch the Grinch performing his sinister schemes,
24:50 we're treated to this fun and catchy little tune
24:52 where every verse roasts the Green Trickster in every way imaginable.
24:56 "You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch. You really are a heel.
25:04 You're as cuddly as a cactus. You're as charming as an eel, Mr. Grinch."
25:12 Written by Dr. Seuss himself,
25:15 the lyrics don't hold back as they describe how deplorable,
25:18 disgusting, and dastardly our leading character is.
25:22 And yet, we still can't help but love him.
25:24 This devilishly enjoyable Christmas tune is made even better thanks to the deep bass voice
25:29 of Thurl Ravenscroft, while other versions of the song definitely brought something unique.
25:35 It's hard to hold a candle to the original tune that made insulting scoundrels so much fun.
25:40 Number 9. My Lullaby - The Lion King 2 - Simba's Pride
25:45 "I've been exiled, persecuted, left alone with no defense.
25:49 When I think of what that brute did, I get a little tense."
25:55 While living up to Scar's "be prepared" may seem like an impossible task,
25:59 the antagonist of The Lion King 2 manages to give it a run for its money.
26:03 The vengeful Mother Zira gleefully plots to harm Simba and start a war in My Lullaby.
26:08 "Trouble is I know it's petty, but I hate to let them live."
26:13 "So you found yourself somebody who'll chase Simba up a tree."
26:18 "Oh the battle may be bloody, but that kind of works for me."
26:23 While she claims to want her son Kovu to take the role of king,
26:27 it's clear that she wants that power for herself.
26:30 Her twisted motivation can be seen through the dramatic lighting and theatricality,
26:34 which also harkens back to "be prepared."
26:36 The number really allows Zira's wickedness to shine.
26:40 "Then our flag will fly against a blood-red sky.
26:45 That's my lullaby."
26:54 Number 8.
26:55 Playing with the Big Boys - The Prince of Egypt
26:57 Upon his return to Egypt, Moses demonstrates the power of his god
27:01 to Pharaoh Rameses II.
27:03 "Behold the power of God."
27:06 "Wow, uh, impressive."
27:24 More amused than frightened, Rameses has high priests Potep and Hoi
27:29 show him what their gods are capable of.
27:31 "So you think you've got friends in high places.
27:35 With the power to put us on the run."
27:41 "Well forgive us these smiles on our faces.
27:46 You'll know what power is when we are done."
27:51 Their demonstration is a confident, intimidating spectacle of smoke and mirrors,
27:57 magic tricks, and creative wordplay, set to Middle Eastern tinged music.
28:02 Potep and Hoi are certain that their deities reign supreme
28:05 over anyone Moses chooses to follow,
28:07 and have no qualms trying to knock him down a few pegs.
28:11 "Stop this foolish mission."
28:13 "What's a true magician?"
28:15 "Give an exhibition howl.
28:17 Pick up your silly twig, boy."
28:21 "You're playing with the big boys now."
28:24 Of course, their attempts to undercut Moses are in vain,
28:27 but at least they know how to dazzle with their oversized egos and pulse-pounding imagery.
28:33 Number 7. Gaston - Beauty and the Beast
28:37 "There's no man in town as admired as you.
28:40 You're everyone's favorite guy.
28:42 Everyone's awed and inspired by you.
28:47 And it's not very hard to see why."
28:55 No one sings their own praises like Gaston.
28:58 After being embarrassed by Belle,
29:00 LeFou tries to cheer Gaston up by leading a lively waltz in the bar,
29:04 the lyrics, of course, regaling the crowd with how amazing he is.
29:08 "No one's big like Gaston.
29:13 Fucking big like Gaston.
29:15 No one's got a swell cleft in his chin like Gaston.
29:18 As a specimen, yes, I'm intimidating.
29:22 I wanna cock up Gaston."
29:25 It certainly does the trick of lifting Gaston's spirits and stroking his ego,
29:29 but then it shifts into him plotting out how to make Belle marry him,
29:33 and the townsfolk still cheer him on.
29:36 Guess it just goes to show that you can get away with anything
29:39 if you have a catchy enough song and a charismatic personality.
29:42 "For there's no one as curly and brawny.
29:45 As you see, I've got biceps to spare.
29:48 Not a bit of him scraggly or scrawny.
29:52 That's right, and every last inch of me's covered with hair."
29:56 No wonder the villagers were so willing to join Gaston's little manhunt
30:00 with the mob song.
30:01 Number 6.
30:02 In the Dark of the Night.
30:04 Anastasia.
30:05 "Now my dark purpose will be fulfilled,
30:08 and the last of the Romanovs will die!"
30:12 His power restored, Rasputin is more eager than ever to eliminate
30:18 the last surviving member of the Romanov family, Anastasia.
30:21 With the help of a chorus of insects,
30:24 he sings out his goal for vengeance with a hellish theatrical rock anthem
30:28 as he prepares for his ultimate scheme.
30:30 "I was once the most mystical man in all Russia.
30:33 When the royals betrayed me, they made a mistake.
30:38 My curse made each of them pay, but one little girl got away.
30:44 Little Anya, beware, Rasputin's awake!"
30:48 The haunting choir and driving rhythm adds a nice level of zest to this track,
30:53 adding a frightening chill and renewed fear for Anya's safety.
30:57 While Christopher Lloyd, Rasputin's voice actor, didn't provide the vocals,
31:01 his singing stand-in Jim Cummings does a phenomenal job of carrying the tune
31:05 and really capturing the Dark Wizard's depraved obsession with settling the score.
31:09 "In the dark of the night, terror will strike her.
31:13 Terror's the least I can do.
31:15 In the dark of the night, people will believe.
31:19 Soon she will feel that her nightmares are real.
31:23 In the dark of the night, she'll be free!"
31:28 Number 5.
31:29 Mother Knows Best - Tangled
31:31 Empty Nest Syndrome is a real thing, but Gothel's not Rapunzel's mother,
31:36 she's her kidnapper.
31:37 And she's not trying to protect her by keeping her locked inside the tower, either.
31:42 She's only interested in the blonde hair's magical properties.
31:46 Of course, she can't tell Rapunzel, who's longing to head outside any of that.
31:50 That's where Mother Knows Best comes in.
31:52 "Take it from your mumsy, on your own you won't survive.
31:56 Sloppy underdressed, immature, clumsy fleas, they'll eat you up alive!"
32:03 Gothel takes the age-old adage and pairs it with a stimulating melody
32:07 in an attempt to spook the wanderlust right out of Rapunzel.
32:10 "Ramians, thugs, poison ivy, quicksand, cannibals and snakes, the plague!"
32:15 "No!"
32:15 "Yes!"
32:16 The number plays out within the tower, which is already jail-like enough as it is.
32:21 Yet the song makes the space feel even more suffocating with its faux caring nature
32:26 and alarmist lyrics.
32:27 It's absolutely petrifying, and we're seriously impressed.
32:31 "Don't forget it, you regret it.
32:38 Mother knows best."
32:41 Number 4.
32:43 Friends on the Other Side, The Princess and the Frog
32:47 It takes a charismatic song to sway someone into a deal with the devil,
32:50 and Keith David definitely nails it as Dr. Facilier.
32:54 "Don't you disrespect me, little man.
32:56 Don't you derogate or deride.
33:01 You're in my world now, not your world.
33:05 And I got friends on the other side."
33:09 He lures Prince Naveen and Lawrence into his home with a sinister jazzy beat
33:14 that sends shivers down your spine, promising that he can fulfill all their wishes.
33:19 "I can read your future.
33:21 I can change it 'round some too.
33:24 I look deep into your heart and soul.
33:27 You do have a soul, don't you, Lawrence?
33:30 Make your wildest dreams come true."
33:33 When they have a deal, everything explodes into a demonic,
33:36 colorful extravaganza as Naveen is turned into a frog.
33:40 Evil or not, the Shadow Man definitely knows how to put on a show,
33:44 with one of the most haunting, toe-tapping numbers of all time.
33:48 Number 3.
34:01 Poor Unfortunate Souls - The Little Mermaid
34:04 "I admit that in the past I've been a nasty.
34:07 They weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch."
34:11 Remember that deal with the devil issue we talked about?
34:14 Well, the same rules apply under the sea.
34:16 Ariel takes that risk when she goes to Ursula's grotto for a chance to be with the human she
34:21 loves.
34:22 The sea witch tempts the naive mermaid with a slow, gothic tune,
34:25 claiming that she only wants to help.
34:27 But the menacing undertones and music arrangements say otherwise.
34:31 "Poor unfortunate souls, in pain, in need.
34:37 This one longing to be thinner, that one wants to get the girl, and do I help them?
34:42 Yes, indeed."
34:43 That uneasy feeling only gets worse when the song's pace picks up and eventually explodes
34:49 into a terrifying eruption of colors as the deal is made.
34:52 She may be deceitful, but we can't deny that Ursula knows how to do business.
34:58 With a Broadway and burlesque flair.
35:01 "Come on, you poor unfortunate soul!
35:04 Go ahead, make your choice.
35:08 I'm a very busy woman and I haven't got all day.
35:11 It won't cost much.
35:12 Just your voice."
35:13 Number 2.
35:15 Be prepared.
35:16 The Lion King.
35:17 Scar has a plan to commit his most despicable act ever so that he can finally be crowned
35:22 king.
35:23 And he'll need the help of his army of hyenas.
35:25 "What are you supposed to do?
35:26 Kill Mufasa?"
35:30 "Precisely."
35:31 How does he motivate them?
35:34 Why, with an intense and conniving anthem that doubles as a declaration of war, of course.
35:39 The song is so powerful that Scar's actor, Jeremy Irons, actually developed vocal problems
35:44 during recording, leaving Jim Cummings to bring it home.
35:47 And boy, does he deliver.
35:49 "I know it sounds sordid, but you'll be rewarded.
35:53 Well, at last I am given my dues, and injustice demolishously squared.
36:01 Be prepared!"
36:04 Couple that with malevolent lighting and colors and imagery straight out of the Third Reich,
36:09 and we're left with the ultimate villainous musical number.
36:13 "Yes, my teeth and ambitions are fared.
36:17 Be prepared!"
36:22 "Yes, my teeth and ambitions are fared.
36:25 Be prepared!"
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36:45 Number 1.
36:46 Hellfire - The Hunchback of Notre Dame
36:50 The Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of the most risqué Disney films of all time,
36:54 tackling subjects such as religious hypocrisy, ethnic persecution, and lust.
37:00 Fun for the whole family, right?
37:02 We see these themes beautifully displayed in Judge Frollo's captivating song Hellfire.
37:06 "Leata Maria, you know I'm so much purer than the common vulgar weak licentious crowd."
37:17 Here, Frollo confronts his inner demons, trying to justify his horrific actions
37:23 by blaming them all on Esmeralda, the woman of his sinful desires.
37:27 "Then tell me, Maria, why I see her dancing there,
37:33 why her smoldering eyes still scorch my soul."
37:36 The horrific imagery perfectly matches his twisted mindset,
37:41 while the haunting music, complete with a hellish choir, chills viewers to the bone.
37:47 "Like fire, hellfire, this fire in my skin,
37:54 this burning desire is turning me to sin."
38:04 Which animated villain song gives you the shivers?
38:10 Let us know in the comments below.
38:12 "Sweet Nightmares."
38:17 "Not cool, man. Scary, but not cool."
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