A Bela e a Fera - Gastão

The song 'A Bela e a Fera - Gastão' from Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' is a boisterous and humorous ode to the character Gaston. The lyrics are sung by the villagers who idolize Gaston, painting him as the epitome of masculinity and perfection. The song is filled with exaggerated praise, highlighting Gaston's physical strength, hunting skills, and overall dominance in the village. This adulation, however, is laced with irony, as it underscores Gaston's vanity and arrogance.

Gaston is depicted as the ultimate alpha male, with lines like 'Ninguém aqui é tão admirado' (No one here is as admired) and 'Ninguém cospe a distancia melhor que Gaston' (No one spits farther than Gaston). These hyperbolic statements serve to inflate Gaston's ego, but they also reveal his superficial qualities. The villagers' admiration is based solely on his physical attributes and bravado, rather than any deeper, more meaningful traits. This reflects a societal tendency to value appearance and strength over character and integrity.

The song also serves as a satirical commentary on toxic masculinity. Gaston's pride in his 'másculo' (masculine) chin and his boast about eating 'duas dúzias de ovos' (two dozen eggs) daily to become strong are absurdly exaggerated, highlighting the ridiculous lengths to which he goes to maintain his image. The villagers' blind adoration and Gaston's self-obsession create a caricature of the traditional male hero, ultimately critiquing the shallow nature of such ideals. Through its playful and exaggerated lyrics, the song invites listeners to question the true value of such superficial qualities and the societal norms that uphold them.