Disney's Encanto has been trending all over social media, and it has won the hearts of many since its release on Disney+ last December. The family-friendly movie is about a gifted Colombian family called the Madrigals. They each have a magical ability except the main character, Mirabel (voiced by Stephanie Beatriz). Mirabel feels useless, and she desperately wishes for a miracle or something that will convince her grandmother that she is just as worthy as the rest of the family.Mirabel struggles to find her identity, but it would seem like she isn't the only one going through an existential crisis, as fans learn through the songs. The songs are catchy, well-written, upbeat, and fans can definitely feel the Colombian touch through them thanks to Broadway Musical Actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, who played Hamilton in the play of the same name. His song, "We Don't Talk About Bruno", just made history. It has dethroned Frozen's "Let It Go", and has placed itself in the charts among the most popular Disney songs in 26 years. "We Don't Talk About Bruno" isn't the only song that has caught the attention and hearts of fans though. Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote others that were just as loved.Spoilers Ahead
8 "Waiting On A Miracle"
Mirabel sings this song when she realizes that she's sidelined again while her family stands in the spotlight after the youngest, Antonio, gets his magical power. Their house, Casita, begins to crack right after Mirabel finishes the song.
Stephanie Beatriz did a wonderful job with this song. Fans can tell that she poured her heart into it, and they can relate to Mirabel's situation. "Waiting On A Miracle" reveals just how left out and alone Mirabel feels without having a magical power and how hard it is to live in her family's shadow. Although it has a great message, and fans may have experienced something similar, this song didn't quite hit the mark.
7 "All Of You"
This song is sung when the family, especially Abuela, realizes that they aren't defined by their gifts and the whole town comes together to help fix the house. Bruno is finally back and realizes that he was never a burden in the first place, just misunderstood. Mirabel discovers that she was the one holding the family together by always being there for them, and Abuela admits that she may have been too hard on her family and that she was the one responsible for the destruction of Casita.
This song serves as great closure to Mirabel's story as every problem and struggle has been solved and wrapped up. Everyone has a chance to sing, even Abuela, and the song can even draw happy tears from fans, especially when Mirabel finally gets "her miracle", and is finally accepted and viewed as an equal part of the family.
6 "Colombia, Mi Encanto"
This song is sung by Carlos Vives instead of the movie's characters and is heard twice during Disney's 3D animated film. The first time it is heard is when the family is preparing for Antonio's gift ceremony and the second time is actually to end the movie on a happy note.
This may not be a song that has any meaning to the characters or drives the plot of the story forward, but it is a great song for festivities. Fans of Encanto would be lying if they said that Carlos Vives' song didn't give them the urge to dance.
5 "The Family Madrigal"
"The Family Madrigal" reminds fans of Beauty and the Beast's song "Belle" as both songs introduce the movie by showing and singing about who does what in the town or the family. It's a face-paced, challenging, and energetic song performed by Stephanie Beatriz and the rest of the cast, and they absolutely nailed it. Fans learn that the Madrigal consists of Mirabel's mother, Julieta (voiced by Angie Cepeda), who can heal people with the food she makes. Mirabel's younger cousin, Camilo (Rhenzy Feliz), can shapeshift. Her other cousin, Dolores (Adassa), can hear everything.
Her sister, Luisa (voiced by Jessica Darrow), is super strong and can lift pretty much anything. Her other sister, Isabela (Diane Guerrero), can grow flowers whenever and wherever she wants, and her uncle Bruno (John Leguizamo) sees the future. Her aunt Pepa (Carolina Gaitan) can control the weather, and although her Abuela, Alma (voiced by María Cecilia Botero), doesn't have a magical power, she's the keeper of the candle.
4 "Dos Oruguitas"
Sang by Sebastián Yatra, this song is heard when fans are shown a flashback of Abuela's past and how she lost everything, including her husband, before getting blessed with a miracle. If fans don't count "Waiting On A Miracle," this is one of the saddest songs of the movie.
It's about letting go to move on, even if it means letting go of someone you love like Abuela had to go through as a young mother and wife. It's a beautifully written tear-jerker, and it can't help itself but have a special place in people's hearts. Fans can also relate to Abuela and have a better understanding of her character thanks to this song.
3 "What Else Can I Do"
This song is sung by Isabela when she finally admits to Mirabel that she is tired of always having to be perfect and living up to Abuela's expectations. In fact, she wants more than that, and she is finally set free with the help of her sister Mirabel, who loves her for her and not for her gift.
Fans related to her, because like Luisa, she feels real, and she is faced with real issues that everyone deals with at least once in their lives. Isabela represents today's flawed society of always having to look and be perfect, especially nowadays with social media, filters, etc. Isabela gets to embrace her imperfections and even discovers that there is more to her when she sees that she can grow a cactus and other plants. Her song teaches children and reminds adults that it is okay to be imperfect.
2 "Surface Pressure"
"Surface Pressure" is sung by Mirabel's older sister, Luisa, when she is confronted about the "bad feeling" she has about the fate of her family. She is exhausted by her family and town's expectations of her, and she is terrified of not being able to live up to their standards anymore. She is also stressed about losing her identity, sense of purpose, and about letting everyone down if she ever succumbs to the pressure and fails.
This song is not only a banger because of the melody, but actually because of the lyrics. Many fans relate to Luisa's struggles of always having to carry her family's burdens. She may act like everything is good and put a smile on her face, but below the surface, she is not alright, and this is the case with many fans.
They often have to carry all the weight of others on their own and pretend everything is okay, but it shouldn't be like that. It's refreshing for fans to see a character representing their daily struggles and have someone, or Mirabel in this case, let them know they are not alone, and it's okay to take a break sometimes from it all.
1 "We Don't Talk About Bruno"
This catchy song sets Bruno as the villain of the movie. His whole family takes part in the song about how no one should be talking about the "black sheep" of the family. Despite, the family's effort to discourage Mirabel from seeking him out, she can't help herself but relate to him on some level, as she is also the family's outcast.
This song is ranked number 1 because it's evidently a fan favorite according to CNN. "We Don't Talk About Bruno" is also different from other Disney songs as every family member adds a bit of their personality to it. For instance, Pepa brings a variety of emotions while Isabela sings softly and brings a bit of grace.
