Best Disney Villain Songs
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Hellfire - The Hunchback of Notre Dame
This song is so intense, so adult, so badass! Not to mention, part of it shares the tune of the main theme of the film, The Bells of Notre Dame. The lyrics are extraordinary and not what you'd think of when you think Disney. You can feel Frollo's emotions and the torment he's going through throughout this scene.
The voice is just perfect for a villain. So threateningly evil. It's a shame I can't remember the actor's name right now. This has nothing to do with the song, but I love the dialogue directly after it.
"I had a little trouble with the fireplace" cracks me up every time!
My all-time favourite Disney song is Be Prepared, but even I have to admit that Hellfire is the greatest Disney villain song of all time. You can't beat this song. The choir, visuals, orchestra, lyrics, themes, and the expression in Tony Jay's voice (you could really hear the torment that Frollo was going through) were phenomenal.
I actually think that Tony Jay's performance in Hellfire is the best performance in a Disney song, due to the amount of emotion and expression he had in his voice. I still prefer Be Prepared, but it doesn't beat the musical masterpiece known as Hellfire.
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Be Prepared - Lion King
Hellfire sucks! It's so boring and overrated! I hate Claude Frollo in general. Scar is sooooo much better! Be Prepared is not just the best villain song or the best Disney song, but it's THE best song of all time!
How does Scar know so many vocabulary words! When I was younger, about 5 or 6, I watched this and had no idea what he was saying.
Now that I understand, I can't even explain how well Jeremy Irons portrayed Scar. He became my favorite Disney villain and sang this song so well.
He admits flat out that he wants to kill his brother and nephew. Actually, most of the song is not his plan. This just shows how diabolical, ambitious, and cunning he really is.
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Poor Unfortunate Souls - The Little Mermaid
I love this song (not only because of my Little Mermaid bias) because of how Ursula gets her point across.
It just shows her true character in a song that gives away how manipulative and ambitious she is.
Ursula is Satan, the eels are demons, Triton is God, and Ariel is one of God's children being fought over.
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Friends on the Other Side - The Princess and the Frog
Dr. Facilier is one of those villains where you see him and go, holy crap, this is gonna be a good movie.
For every bad moment in the movie, Facilier gave us a great one. And Friends on the Other Side is one of those moments.
Why is Hellfire so popular? This should be number one. At first, it doesn't sound that good, but then the second half is just awesome.
Just the pure range of the developed vocabulary makes this song great. Derogate? Deride? Come on, who knew these words actually existed?!?!
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Mother Knows Best - Tangled
My fave song of the movie. Donna Murphy can really sing! Not to mention, the reprise gives me the chills. "If he's lying, don't come crying!"
Best song ever! I think it is probably one of my most favorite Disney songs along with the other Tangled songs.
Best song of the movie.
Very good villain song. I'm happily surprised it's in the top 5.
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Gaston - Beauty and the Beast
The reprise when they're so happy about doing underhanded, cheap tricks to get their own selfish goals is so funny.
They've got a lot of enthusiasm!
When I was a lad, I ate four dozen eggs every morning to help me get large. Now that I'm grown, I eat five dozen eggs, so I'm roughly the size of a barge!
This is such a catchy tune. It features two great voices. Gaston's is manly, and Lefou is just weird but still cool to listen to.
Plus, it's a great comedic song.
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Savages - Pocahontas
Benedict Cumberbatch may have played three villains that I know of (Smaug, Khan, and Dormammu), but Stiers did it perfectly first by playing both Cogsworth and Ratcliffe.
You could take this song and put it on anything else where both races don't think highly of the other. *Cough* Rick vs. Negan *Cough*
I don't watch Pocahontas a whole lot, but out of any songs of Disney classic movies, this one and Friends on the Other Side are the best.
Pretty good song. What's up with it being so low, lads?
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Oogie Boogie's Song - The Nightmare Before Christmas
How the three virtues get Santa Claus through the tube, such a fat man in such a narrow tube. And then the song hasn't even started yet. How the burlap sack Oogie Boogie threatens to keep Santa in prison.
The song is especially catchy if you know the story after the song. It's the best villain song ever.
Oogie Boogie is one of the best Disney villains! How is this song not higher up on the list?
You're joking! You're joking! I can't believe my eyes!
Will someone get this ranked higher up? I'm drowning in my tears.
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Mother Knows Best (Reprise) - Tangled
Powerful singing, and every single line has meaning. Comparing this reprise with the original just makes this even scarier and more intense.
It shows how Gothel has gone from plain protective to absolutely controlling.
Donna Murphy's voice is so powerful. This is what makes the reprise even more amazing.
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Cruella de Vil - 101 Dalmatians
This deserves #1. It's my favorite, like EVER!
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Lions Over All - The Lion Guard
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Big Bad Kenge - The Lion Guard
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Prince Ali (Reprise) - Aladdin
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The World's Greatest Criminal Mind - The Great Mouse Detective
This was one of my favorite Disney villain songs, especially with my favorite Disney villain, Professor Ratigan.
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My Lullaby - The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride
Anyone who thinks Disney is just for little kids should listen to this song.
This is not your average lullaby. Not as good as Be Prepared or Poor Unfortunate Souls, but still in the top five.
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It's Our House Now - Mickey's House of Villains
This should be number 1. This is the best Disney Villain song ever made.
One of the best underrated songs ever made. It's a mix-up of all the villains' songs at once.
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An Actors Life for Me - Pinocchio 1940
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Trust in Me - The Jungle Book
Kaa is one funny serpent! He is the one sinister villain to believe in when you hear his song.
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Shiny - Moana
This song is fantastic. Jemaine Clement is a great vocalist, and this song feels like a tribute to David Bowie.
Moana is my life. Shiny is awesome.
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The Mob Song - The Beauty and the Beast
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The Gospel Truth - Hercules
The muses are very entertaining.
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A Night on Bald Mountain - Fantasia
Even though it has no words, I still get a feeling of pure villainous horror every time.
I don't think most have seen Night on Bald Mountain, but you should. It is a good scene for villain lovers.
It has the best Disney Villain ever!
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Headless Horseman - The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
Spooky song and a great setup for the following events.
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Mad Madam Mim - The Sword In the Stone
She is ok. But smart because tricking Merlin? Dude, you are awesome.
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Never Smile at a Crocodile - Peter Pan
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We Are Siamese - Lady and the Tramp
This song is called The Siamese Cat Song and it's my number one favorite now.
I used to be afraid of it years ago.
An underrated masterpiece, period.
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Heffalumps and Woozles - The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh