Kiss the Girl

"Kiss the Girl"
Song by Samuel E. Wright
from the album Disney's The Little Mermaid: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Released1989
Recorded1988–1989
GenreCalypso, pop
Length2:43
LabelWalt Disney Records
Composer(s)Alan Menken
Lyricist(s)Howard Ashman
Producer(s)
  • Menken
  • Ashman
  • Robert Kraft

"Kiss the Girl" is a song written by lyricist Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken for Walt Disney Pictures' animated film The Little Mermaid (1989). Originally recorded by American actor Samuel Wright in his film role as Sebastian, "Kiss the Girl" is a romantic calypso love song; the song's lyrics encourages Prince Eric to kiss Ariel before it's too late.

"Kiss the Girl" had a mostly positive reception. The song was nominated for both an Academy and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, but lost both to "Under the Sea", another song from The Little Mermaid soundtrack.