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Posted on Mar 23, 2018

10 Songs Played In Kids' Movies That Appeal To The Listener On An Emotional Level

These captivating songs manage to grip hold of the emotional state of the listener despite being initially written for kids. The songs find success not only by fitting in the storyline or plot that they are put into the context of but also to emotionally appeal to the viewer on a new level of sentimental value.

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The song "When You Wish Upon A Star" represents the whole plot of the "Pinocchio" Disney Movie as the puppet Pinnochio is brought to life by Geppetto's wish on a wishing star for him to be a real boy that he can raise. The song has become very famous in Disney Culture and now not only represents the movie but the entire Disney Brand itself.

A solo song sung by Kermit the Frog, The Rainbow Connection manages to emotionally move the listener through its strong and powerful message as Kermit describes the rainbow connection between "the lovers, the dreamers and me". The sentimental meaning of the song would make it a suitable choice for anybody looking to serenade his/her partner and has now become an iconic choice of melody in the Muppets Franchise
Other Emotional Songs from The Muppet Movie:
"Never Before Never Again"
"I Hope That Somethin' Better Comes Along"
"I'm Going To Go Back There Someday" — youtube.com

A solo song sung by Kermit the Frog, The Rainbow Connection manages to emotionally move the listener through its strong and powerful message as Kermit describes the rainbow connection between "the lovers, the dreamers and me". The sentimental meaning of the song would make it a suitable choice for anybody looking to serenade his/her partner and has now become an iconic choice of melody in the Muppets Franchise
Other Emotional Songs from The Muppet Movie:
"Never Before Never Again"
"I Hope That Somethin' Better Comes Along"
"I'm Going To Go Back There Someday"

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A solo song sung by Kermit the Frog, The Rainbow Connection manages to emotionally move the listener through its strong and powerful message as Kermit describes the rainbow connection between "the lovers, the dreamers and me". The sentimental meaning of the song would make it a suitable choice for anybody looking to serenade his/her partner and has now become an iconic choice of melody in the Muppets Franchise
Other Emotional Songs from The Muppet Movie:
"Never Before Never Again"
"I Hope That Somethin' Better Comes Along"
"I'm Going To Go Back There Someday"

Though still a little Childish, the song represents the ability for one to achieve even his wildest dreams. The song is extremely deep and represents how one should never give up on his/her dream. — youtube.com

Though still a little Childish, the song represents the ability for one to achieve even his wildest dreams. The song is extremely deep and represents how one should never give up on his/her dream.

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Though still a little Childish, the song represents the ability for one to achieve even his wildest dreams. The song is extremely deep and represents how one should never give up on his/her dream.

The amazing and iconic Gene Wilder (Playing Willy Wonka) sings this song to the 5 Lucky Golden Ticket Winners in their tour of his "World of Pure Imagination". The song truly brings out the quote "What is real, was imagined first" and whilst it is not the most emotional in making the viewer cry or feel sad like some of the other entries in this list, it will forever be held as iconic for the belief it exerts on its audience that anything is possible if you believe in it. — youtube.com

The amazing and iconic Gene Wilder (Playing Willy Wonka) sings this song to the 5 Lucky Golden Ticket Winners in their tour of his "World of Pure Imagination". The song truly brings out the quote "What is real, was imagined first" and whilst it is not the most emotional in making the viewer cry or feel sad like some of the other entries in this list, it will forever be held as iconic for the belief it exerts on its audience that anything is possible if you believe in it.

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The amazing and iconic Gene Wilder (Playing Willy Wonka) sings this song to the 5 Lucky Golden Ticket Winners in their tour of his "World of Pure Imagination". The song truly brings out the quote "What is real, was imagined first" and whilst it is not the most emotional in making the viewer cry or feel sad like some of the other entries in this list, it will forever be held as iconic for the belief it exerts on its audience that anything is possible if you believe in it.

The story represents the internal conflict within Gary and Walter who are struggling to find their own identity. Whilst Gary has always traditionally been considered a man, he is drawn to the entertainment aspect of the muppets' business, often abandoning his own girlfriend Mary in order to assist Kermit and the gang in any way possible.
Walter on the other hand, struggles to fit in with the rest of the crew as he cannot find his talent that makes him truly muppet. Thus the song not only represents the context of the movie but also shows an identity struggle that many people can relate to in their lives.
Other Emotional Songs from The Muppets:
"Pictures in My Head"
"Rainbow Connection" (Already listed in 1979 Muppets Movie) — youtube.com

The story represents the internal conflict within Gary and Walter who are struggling to find their own identity. Whilst Gary has always traditionally been considered a man, he is drawn to the entertainment aspect of the muppets' business, often abandoning his own girlfriend Mary in order to assist Kermit and the gang in any way possible.
Walter on the other hand, struggles to fit in with the rest of the crew as he cannot find his talent that makes him truly muppet. Thus the song not only represents the context of the movie but also shows an identity struggle that many people can relate to in their lives.
Other Emotional Songs from The Muppets:
"Pictures in My Head"
"Rainbow Connection" (Already listed in 1979 Muppets Movie)

youtube.com

The story represents the internal conflict within Gary and Walter who are struggling to find their own identity. Whilst Gary has always traditionally been considered a man, he is drawn to the entertainment aspect of the muppets' business, often abandoning his own girlfriend Mary in order to assist Kermit and the gang in any way possible.
Walter on the other hand, struggles to fit in with the rest of the crew as he cannot find his talent that makes him truly muppet. Thus the song not only represents the context of the movie but also shows an identity struggle that many people can relate to in their lives.
Other Emotional Songs from The Muppets:
"Pictures in My Head"
"Rainbow Connection" (Already listed in 1979 Muppets Movie)

In Let it Go, it is sung by Elsa in the movie Frozen after she leaves the castle and is by herself on the mountain. Her powers have been revealed and this is her only escape. She takes off scared and lonely but she realizes that this is the first time in her life that she is truly free. All her life, she was forced to suppress herself and shut herself out from all those she loved.
Other Emotional Songs from Frozen:
"Frozen Heart"
"For The First Time In Forever"
"Love is an Open Door"
"Do You Want To Build A Snowman?" — youtube.com

In Let it Go, it is sung by Elsa in the movie Frozen after she leaves the castle and is by herself on the mountain. Her powers have been revealed and this is her only escape. She takes off scared and lonely but she realizes that this is the first time in her life that she is truly free. All her life, she was forced to suppress herself and shut herself out from all those she loved.
Other Emotional Songs from Frozen:
"Frozen Heart"
"For The First Time In Forever"
"Love is an Open Door"
"Do You Want To Build A Snowman?"

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In Let it Go, it is sung by Elsa in the movie Frozen after she leaves the castle and is by herself on the mountain. Her powers have been revealed and this is her only escape. She takes off scared and lonely but she realizes that this is the first time in her life that she is truly free. All her life, she was forced to suppress herself and shut herself out from all those she loved.
Other Emotional Songs from Frozen:
"Frozen Heart"
"For The First Time In Forever"
"Love is an Open Door"
"Do You Want To Build A Snowman?"

Throughout the Aladdin movie, the viewer is presented with a mischievous and adventurous thief named Aladdin. The song A Whole New World presents the audience with a different view on the so called 'bandit' as his true love for Jasmine is revealed as they embark on an adventure soaring through the sky on a magic flying carpet ride. The scene is one of Disney's most iconic and famous, thus it is pivotal for the image of the movie itself, giving Aladdin and Jasmine's love a new identity. — youtube.com

Throughout the Aladdin movie, the viewer is presented with a mischievous and adventurous thief named Aladdin. The song A Whole New World presents the audience with a different view on the so called 'bandit' as his true love for Jasmine is revealed as they embark on an adventure soaring through the sky on a magic flying carpet ride. The scene is one of Disney's most iconic and famous, thus it is pivotal for the image of the movie itself, giving Aladdin and Jasmine's love a new identity.

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Throughout the Aladdin movie, the viewer is presented with a mischievous and adventurous thief named Aladdin. The song A Whole New World presents the audience with a different view on the so called 'bandit' as his true love for Jasmine is revealed as they embark on an adventure soaring through the sky on a magic flying carpet ride. The scene is one of Disney's most iconic and famous, thus it is pivotal for the image of the movie itself, giving Aladdin and Jasmine's love a new identity.

Despite being set for more maturer audiences then many of the entries in this list, the High School Musical song still qualifies as one of the most emotional kids song due to its simple plot and generally young audience. Gabriella is not liking the way her "dream" relationship with Troy is going and thus decides to leave him. She's going to miss him, but she just can't deal with the complications of the relationship. Her boyfriend doesn't want her to leave, so he tries to get her to stay, but to no avail, the song shows the sorrowful demise of the high school musical community's ideal relationship.
Other Emotional Songs From High School Musical:
"Breaking Free"
"Just Wanna Be With You"
"Can I Have This Dance"
"You Are The Music In Me"
"The Start of Something New" — youtube.com

Despite being set for more maturer audiences then many of the entries in this list, the High School Musical song still qualifies as one of the most emotional kids song due to its simple plot and generally young audience. Gabriella is not liking the way her "dream" relationship with Troy is going and thus decides to leave him. She's going to miss him, but she just can't deal with the complications of the relationship. Her boyfriend doesn't want her to leave, so he tries to get her to stay, but to no avail, the song shows the sorrowful demise of the high school musical community's ideal relationship.
Other Emotional Songs From High School Musical:
"Breaking Free"
"Just Wanna Be With You"
"Can I Have This Dance"
"You Are The Music In Me"
"The Start of Something New"

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Despite being set for more maturer audiences then many of the entries in this list, the High School Musical song still qualifies as one of the most emotional kids song due to its simple plot and generally young audience. Gabriella is not liking the way her "dream" relationship with Troy is going and thus decides to leave him. She's going to miss him, but she just can't deal with the complications of the relationship. Her boyfriend doesn't want her to leave, so he tries to get her to stay, but to no avail, the song shows the sorrowful demise of the high school musical community's ideal relationship.
Other Emotional Songs From High School Musical:
"Breaking Free"
"Just Wanna Be With You"
"Can I Have This Dance"
"You Are The Music In Me"
"The Start of Something New"

Taken from the Disney Movie The Lion King, the song's context appears in the main protagonist of the movie Simba the lion who falls in love with his childhood friend Nala. The song shows the emotion between the couple and is crucial for the plot of the movie. It not only shows the sentiment between two lovers but also brings out the dismay of Timon and Pumba who do not initally approve of this love affair.
Other Emotional Songs from The Lion King Movie:
"The Circle of Life" — youtube.com

Taken from the Disney Movie The Lion King, the song's context appears in the main protagonist of the movie Simba the lion who falls in love with his childhood friend Nala. The song shows the emotion between the couple and is crucial for the plot of the movie. It not only shows the sentiment between two lovers but also brings out the dismay of Timon and Pumba who do not initally approve of this love affair.
Other Emotional Songs from The Lion King Movie:
"The Circle of Life"

youtube.com

Taken from the Disney Movie The Lion King, the song's context appears in the main protagonist of the movie Simba the lion who falls in love with his childhood friend Nala. The song shows the emotion between the couple and is crucial for the plot of the movie. It not only shows the sentiment between two lovers but also brings out the dismay of Timon and Pumba who do not initally approve of this love affair.
Other Emotional Songs from The Lion King Movie:
"The Circle of Life"

Dumbo - "Baby Mine"

The Little Mermaid - "Part Of Your World"

Toy Story - "I will Go Sailing No More"

Mulan - "Reflection"

Robin Hood - "Not in Nottingham"

Hunchback of Notre Dame - "God Help The Outcasts"

The song is played within the context of an emotional conversation between Jessie and Woody. It presents Jessie's flashbacks when she was happy in the possession of her old owner Emily. The good times they shared when Emily was still a child, contrast with an older Emily who no longer has use for Jessie the cowgirl and practically abandons her. The song represents one of the most emotional moments in the Toy Story franchise and one would have to have a stone heart to not feel sympathetic for Jessie. — youtube.com

The song is played within the context of an emotional conversation between Jessie and Woody. It presents Jessie's flashbacks when she was happy in the possession of her old owner Emily. The good times they shared when Emily was still a child, contrast with an older Emily who no longer has use for Jessie the cowgirl and practically abandons her. The song represents one of the most emotional moments in the Toy Story franchise and one would have to have a stone heart to not feel sympathetic for Jessie.

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The song is played within the context of an emotional conversation between Jessie and Woody. It presents Jessie's flashbacks when she was happy in the possession of her old owner Emily. The good times they shared when Emily was still a child, contrast with an older Emily who no longer has use for Jessie the cowgirl and practically abandons her. The song represents one of the most emotional moments in the Toy Story franchise and one would have to have a stone heart to not feel sympathetic for Jessie.

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