This article is about the song. For the sisters of Ariel, see King Triton's Daughters.
"Daughters of Triton" is a song sung at the beginning of the Disney animated feature film, The Little Mermaid. It introduces and is sung by King Triton's six eldest daughters. It was supposed to be Ariel's debut in a concert, which was later cut short and ruined due to her absence.
Lyrics[]
Oh, we are the daughters of Triton
Great father who loves us and named us well:
Aquata
Andrina
Arista
Attina
Adella
Alana
And then there is the youngest in her musical debut
A seventh little sister, we're presenting her to you
To sing a song Sebastian wrote, her voice is like a bell
She's our sister Ari– (all gasp and Sebastian)
King Triton (angrily):
ARIEL....!
The Broadway version is essentially the song with some extra lyrics for length. The outcome of the song is that Triton is left furious while Sebastian ponders where Ariel has gone.
Mersisters
Ah, we are the daughters of Triton,
Great father who loves us,
And named us well,
Aquata
Andrina
Arista
Atina
Adella
Alana
And Ariel!
(Instrumentals)
In concert we hope to enlighten,
The heart of the merfolk,
With music's swell!
Aquata!
(Ahhh)
Andrina!
(Ahhh)
Arista!
(Ahhh)
Attina!
(Ahhh)
Adella
(Ahhh)
Alana!
(Ahhh)
And then there is the youngest
In her musical debut
Our seventh little sister
We’re presenting her to you
To sing a song Sebastian wrote
Her voice is like a bell
It’s our sister,
Ariel!
Sebastian (spoken):
Oh, no. Where is she? Once more.
Mersisters
Sister, Ariel!
Mermaid Emcee:
Ah, these are the daughters of Triton
Great father who loves them,
And named them well
Aquata
Andrina
Arista
Attina
Adella
Alana
...and Ariel
Yes, these are the daughters of Triton
Great father who loves them
And named them well
Aquata
Andrina
Arista
Attina
Adella
Alana
...and Ariel
(with Ariel's sisters joining in)
In concert, they hold to enlighten
The hearts of the merfolk with music swell
Aquata (vocalizes)
Andrina (scats)
Arista (Oh yeah!)
Attina (Ah, ah, ah)
Adella (Yeeah)
Alana (Ah, ah, ah, ah)
And then there is the youngest in her musical debut
Their seventh little sister, we're presenting her to you
To sing a song Sebastian wrote, her voice is like a bell
Is (she's) their sister Ariel!
Deleted Scene: Backstage with Sebastian[]
This scene was to be opened in a different way from the final version. Originally it started with the girls practicing for their parts backstage. Sebastian then comes in to give the girls some last minute instructions until coming to the realization that Ariel was missing. When upon asking where she was, Andrina told him that she was not anywhere to be seen, which quickly sends Sebastian into a panic.
Eventually Sebastian calms himself and tells the girls to get into their places while he stalls for time. However, when he tries to approach the king, a spotlight shines on him and his presence is made known to the entire concert hall. All Sebastian can do is sigh and get into his conductor's position as he prepares to start the show.
This scene was removed due to the creators deciding that it would be better to surprise the audience by keeping Sebastian and everyone else in the dark.
Comic Adaptation[]
The comic book adaptation adapted this song with a new set of lyrics, skipping past the names of all the sisters, and instead skipping from the first subject to the final subject, being the introduction of Ariel.
- The daughters of Triton are we
- Our Father has chosen each name for us well
- Now listen to our sister whose voice rings like a bell
- Her name is Arie...
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- This is one of the few Disney songs that ends abruptly.
- This song was not featured in Live-Action remake along with Les Poissons.
- In the scene prior to this song appearing; when King Triton rides over the crowd, merfolk versions of Donald, Goofy, and Mickey can be glanced within the crowd, as well as an animated Kermit the Frog.
- Prior to the third movie, the sisters' age were determined by their order of appearance in this song, with Aquata being assumed the oldest due to her being the first sister to give her name. However, in the third movie, Attina is revealed to be the oldest.
