Ashley Tisdale - Kiss the Girl Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'Kiss the Girl'?

   'Kiss the Girl' was originally written by lyricist Howard Ashman and composer Alan Menken for the Disney animated film The Little Mermaid (1989).

2. In which movie did Ashley Tisdale record a version of 'Kiss the Girl'?

   Ashley Tisdale recorded a version of 'Kiss the Girl' for the 2-Disc Platinum Edition re-release of The Little Mermaid on DVD, which also included a special edition of the film’s soundtrack.

3. How did Ashley Tisdale's version of 'Kiss the Girl' perform on the charts?

   Ashley Tisdale's version of 'Kiss the Girl' debuted on the Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles at #16 in the first week of April 2007, and reached #81 on the Billboard Hot 100 a week later.

4. What is the notable theme of the music video for Ashley Tisdale's 'Kiss the Girl'?

   The music video for Ashley Tisdale's 'Kiss the Girl' features a storyline of a girl at a school dance noticing a boy repeatedly glancing at her, ultimately ending with her inviting the boy to dance and kissing him on the cheek.

5. Was Ashley Tisdale involved in any other contributions to The Little Mermaid?

   Yes, Ashley Tisdale covered 'Kiss the Girl' for The Little Mermaid's 2-Disc Platinum Edition DVD re-release, and the song was included on DisneyMania 5.

6. What changes were made to 'Kiss the Girl' in the 2023 live-action film adaptation?

   In the 2023 live-action film adaptation of The Little Mermaid, some lyrics of 'Kiss the Girl' were updated to address sensitivities around the notion that Prince Eric might be perceived as forcing himself on Ariel.