However, the "lantern sequence" during which "I See the Light" is performed by Rapunzel and Flynn has enjoyed widespread critical acclaim, with journalists and commentators praising its visuals and use of 3D. Rapunzels dream to see the 'floating lights' was finally fulfilled with the help of Flynn Rider. Written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater, it is a down-tempo love ballad that combines elements of folk, musical theatre and pop music, as performed by Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. Menken would later reveal that, out of Tangled's five songs and musical numbers, he is most proud of "I See the Light"."I See the Light" has inspired a generally mixed to positive reception from film and music critics, who were largely ambivalent towards the song's content, questioning its originality. 'I See the Light' is the love theme from Disneys 2010 animated feature film, Tangled.
All those days watching from the windows All those years outside looking in All that time never even knowing. Glenn Slater, Mandy Moore & Zachary Levi have been translated into 20 languages. The story is based on the fairy tale Rapunzel, and the song is written by composer Alan Irwin Menken and lyricist Glenn Evan Slater. Initially, Menken and Slater had written a more anthemic version of "I See the Light" before finally re-working it into a gentler, simpler and more folk-oriented song. The Lyrics for I See the Light - From 'Tangled' / Soundtrack Version by Alan Menken feat. One of my favorite Disney songs in recent years has been the theme song from the animated 2010 film Tangled, I See the Light. Subsequently, Walt Disney Animation Studios hired veteran Disney composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater to write the film's songs.
Tangled was originally conceived by Disney animator Glen Keane. Look at the world, so close, and Im halfway to it Look at it all, so big, do I even dare Look at me, there at last, I just have to do it Should I No Here I go Just smell the grass, the dirt, just like I dreamed theyd be Just feel that summer breeze, the way its calling me For like the first time ever, Im completely free I could go running And racing And dancing And. Lyrically, "I See the Light" describes the developing romantic relationship between Rapunzel and Flynn, and is featured as the seventh track on the film's soundtrack album. A duet originally recorded by American recording artist and actress Mandy Moore and American actor Zachary Levi in their respective film roles as main characters Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, the folk-inspired pop ballad serves as both the film's love and theme song. "I See the Light" is a song written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater for Walt Disney Animation Studios' 50th animated feature film Tangled (2010).