<P> `` Part of Your World '' is a song written by lyricist Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken for Walt Disney Pictures ' 28th animated feature film The Little Mermaid ( 1989 ) . Performed by American actress and singer Jodi Benson in the titular role as Ariel , a mermaid princess , `` Part of Your World '' is a power ballad in which the main character expresses her strong desire to become human ; its lyrics use placeholder names in lieu of several human - related terms that would be unfamiliar to a mermaid . The film 's theme song , `` Part of Your World '' is reprised by Ariel after she rescues Eric , a human prince with whom she has fallen in love , from drowning . </P>
<P> `` Part of Your World '' is a song written by lyricist Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken for Walt Disney Pictures ' 28th animated feature film The Little Mermaid ( 1989 ) . Performed by American actress and singer Jodi Benson in the titular role as Ariel , a mermaid princess , `` Part of Your World '' is a power ballad in which the main character expresses her strong desire to become human ; its lyrics use placeholder names in lieu of several human - related terms that would be unfamiliar to a mermaid . The film 's theme song , `` Part of Your World '' is reprised by Ariel after she rescues Eric , a human prince with whom she has fallen in love , from drowning . </P>
who sings part of your world in the little mermaid movie
who sings part of your world in the little mermaid movie
Jodi Benson
Jodi Benson