The Force AwakensOpens in a new tab ended with a look at a weary, serious Luke Skywalker. He has the appearance of a man who’s seen some stuff, to put it mildly. I want to give him all the hugs. But maybe there’s another side to Luke–a hidden, cheerful side that might welcome his new pal Rey to Ahch-To with a song? Imagine him telling Rey, “You’re Welcome” in the Star WarsOpens in a new tab and MoanaOpens in a new tab crossover you didn’t know you needed. Yes, it’s a thing.
Listen:
“What can I say except you’re welcome, For that Death Star I blew from the sky…”
To be fair, he does deserve a little credit for that one.
This adorable and catchy parody came about because of the beautiful combination of fandom and social media. Tumblr user CharlesOpens in a new tab wrote the opening lyrics as a prediction for the opening of The Last JediOpens in a new tab. Next, artist AshleyOpens in a new tab created an illustration to go with those words. Then, YouTuber Over English ManOpens in a new tab picked up the baton and wrote the rest of the song and performed it. Finally, a Twitter palOpens in a new tab brought it to my attention.
The art and lyrics that sparked the idea for this delightful cover of the Moana tune:
See?! On occasion, the internet can be so much more than a hive of scum and villainy. It can be a place where fans connect and create bizarre yet lovely art together. And thank Greedo for that.
Have you ever put a Star Wars spin a DisneyOpens in a new tab song? Share your lyrics in the comments!
Images: Disney and Lucasfilm
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