Why are SOFIA THE FIRST songs so damn good but also genuinely kinda sad?? 

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A little bit of context: If I remember correctly in the first song Amber wished that her father would spend more time with her, beacuase he paid more attention to Sofia and she felt left behind ans since the father was allergic to cats, the well turned Sofia into a cat

For a series aimed at young children this show is so well written incorporating mature themes, complex issues with actual character arcs and consistent plotlines making it unironically enjoyable for any age especially with music this good.

Context: Sofia is around 8 in the start of the show and by the end of it she around 12. Her mom Miranda who was a shoemaker and King Roland (Amber and James' dad) fell in love and married which is how Sofia became a princess overnight. Amber and James are twins (very Sharpay and Ryan vibes), Amber was pretty spoiled and bratty at the very beginning her character arc is one of the best I've ever seen. She and Cedric (their royal sorcerer) are the best written characters in the whole show. Just trust the process, it's so worth it. James is generally pretty nice but he can be a bit stubborn and reckless but they're all literal kids so. You should really check out the whole show. Even tho it's technically a Disney Junior show, I personally think it's THE BEST Disney Show ever, Tangled the Series is close but still. It also has something that's very rare for a children's show, which is that it actually has a lot of lore so that if you miss an episode you would not get what's going on, especially in the later seasons (it has 4 seasons). It also has some Marvel level worldbuilding and it binds the whole Disney universe (multiverse?) together with the ever realm and the never realm stuff. I can't say too much without spoiling but the show goes sooo deep and sooo hard it's just *chef's kiss*.

I would recommend watching the Once Upon A Princess movie to gather what the show is actually about! (The movie I'm Not Ready To Be A Princess and the cinderella song is from)

I'm waiting for him to react to two by two (Amber and James's twin song) and as for Amber's behavior she does get better as the show goes on and the twin's backstory is actually fairly tragic but you don't get to watch part of it til two princesses and a baby + when you wish upon a well then you get more at sofia the first/elena of avalor crossover but you don't get the full unskipped version until the series finale

You've GOT to watch this series. It's MAGICAL.

Please listen to “that’s not who i am” you can hear more of amber’s voice and high notes in it. Another song i recommend is “gotta have fun” it has quite a good message too. Also regarding the siblings, they’re not actually biological siblings so that makes them step siblings. you already know amber, then there’s james the other blonde prince you saw…

the voice actor for amber 13-19 throughout the show so still pretty young for being such a good singer. the voice actor for Hildagard and sofia was the same age.

HOW do you keep missing the PRINCESS songs?!? Like with Ariel and Rapunzel and Mulan! They have some of the best songs and most of the original voice actresses returned for their cameos!

"this feels like it would be at the start of a disney movie" I mean.... it is...

I love this guys channel because he can appreciate kids shows

Please listen to Miss Nettle's songs. "Make Way For Miss Nettle" and "All You Desire" are absolute bangers. Her singer's vocal range is godly.

I was so obsessed with this show…it was absolutely magical. I was also obsessed with Elena of Avalor, and then when the two shows had a crossover it made things even more perfect

What I love about Amber is she goes through an amazing character development.

The one of the only songs I actually remember from this series, for some reason, is *Blue Ribbon Bunny,* and it was my favourite song, just in general, for _months_ 😂 And I was, like, 16 at the time 🤣 _I completely forgot about the episode where Sofia got turned into a cat, that just unlocked a memory_ 😂

A list of the villain songs: - Cedric the Great - (I'll get my/that Amulet) - Make way for Miss Nettle - All you desire - A Kingdom of My Own - My Evil Dreams - My Powers will be Crystal Clear - Get Wicked - (On My Own)

context: Sofía and her mother lived in the town (Sofía's father died on a boat) James and Amber are twins and children of King Ronald II, the mother died in childbirth and it is revealed that the queen could not have children and that is why the King makes a wish from a wishing well to be able to have children but of course that cost him his wife's life Then the King and Miranda (Sofía's mother) meet and get married and that makes Sofia have to adapt to a new environment and of course to a new family. Amber's song is when, sad because her father spends more time with Sofia, she finds the same wishing well and asks Sofia to stop spending time with her father and the well turns Sofia into a cat (the father is allergic). Sofia's is when she barely arrives at the castle and she feels that she cannot adapt (she considers that Amber and her friends despised Sofia)

The recently leaked pitch Bible placed Sofia as 8 years old and by the end she's basically the most powerful person ever, at age whatever she is by the end lol. Hoping for Cedric the Great and My Evil Dreams if you do another one. Also hoping for Elena of Avalor action someday.

Don't underestimate Sophia. She's a total badass. She's also like nine at the start of the show, and 11ish by the end I think? Amber is also pretty great. She's a brat at the start, a usually likeable one though. She's no Apple White. And she only gets better as the show goes on. One thing I want to mention about that wishing well that's surprisingly dark: The King, Amber and James's dad, once wished that he would have twins using it. He did (Amber and James). But his wife died in childbirth as a result. So in this Disney cartoon a man actually, unintentionally, killed his own wife. That wasn't Sophia's mom. She's his second wife and Sophia is his stepdaughter.

you should definitely listen to Amber’s song ‘That’s Not Who I Am’ who more insight into her character. also cedric’s song ‘my evil dreams’

Not Ready to Be a Princess is from the Pilot. It was Sofia's first night as a princess. Bigger is Better is season 1 Amber, who yes, is a bit bratty and spoiled. She has a lot of growth throughout the seasons. You should really listen to Cedric's songs from Sofia the First. Cedric is the Royal Sorcerer and his songs are so fun. One of his best songs is called My Evil Dreams.

You should react to the finale song between Sofia and Vor

You should listen to Cedric sing. He's their royal sorcerer. Another character who was once a villain but progressed into a good guy. His backstory is heartbreaking.

Any of Cedric’s songs are bangers. Please listen to Cedric the great and my evil dreams, some of the best songs in Sofia the first

Sophia is 8 in season 1! And the blonde mean girl (Amber) was 9 :)

Actually a lot of people freeze their wedding cake and keep slices of it in their fridge for years and years. You can totally keep cake that long, you just have to be smart about it

I have been asking for more Sofia for ages😭😭 But I need more songs ft the Disney princesses

The show actually has a fully flushed out story with well developed characters. Would totally recommend it to anyone of any age!

Sofia the first was the most awesome thing I watched as a kid, my sister still watches it time to time and it's still fun to watch

I started watching Sofia the First in college. It's always fun when one of these little little kids shows blows you away, simply by treating its audience with respect. Sofia works very hard to teach complex emotional lessons in an accessible way. Sofia herself is such a sweet and relatable character. She isn't perfect, she does make mistakes, which makes it all the more impactful that she makes an effort to be kind. I absolutely love her.

amber's VA slayss

Hope a part 3 is on the forefront of your mind, would love to hear more. Children shows can really pop off with music sometimes and sofia is one of those

You should totally react to alien stage! It's under 30 minutes. It has such good songs and so many things going on at the same time that I'd consider it reaction-worthy.

You should do Elena of Avalor next, the music is great and it's basically a spin off of Sofia the First in a way. A multipart episode of Sofia the First is the pilot for Elena.

Please do Elena of Avalor!

Sofia is 8 and Amber is 9, so is her twin brother James. By the time the show ends Sofia is 11 and Amber acts more her age.

Please do a part 3!! So many of these songs are so good. Some that come to mind are: - blue ribbon bunny - all you desire - me and my mom - i belong

this show was my childhood thanks for the reaction💜💜

I was quite literally singing Bigger is Better this morning as I brushed my teeth. It is stupidity good. Loved this please react to more!

Hey, I recommend watching the lion guard, it's a really good kid show that is based around lion King, its about Simba son Kion.

Finally, Matthew!! 😩 We've been waiting forever I already know you'll love it ❤✨

The finale has some amazing songs.

I just thought I should mention when the two girls were singing know it all, there was no harmony. They were just singing in unison.

Throughout the show it is really great to see Amber's development. On top of that, she still has flaws by the end of the series, she is not magically all perfect. It is so awesome.😄

YESSS been waiting on another sofia vid

Please listen to “make way for miss nettle”, “all your desire”, “two by two”, “Sedric the Great”, “that’s not who I am”, “for one and all”, “on my own (on your own)” “magic touch”, “my evil dreams” from Sophia the first (actually there are too many good songs at this show)

NO CEDRIC AGAIN. Mathew it's a crime, Cedric's songs SLAP. Make a part 3!!!! /silly

Fun fact: Sofia's step-brother was initially voiced by Steven Universe's VA

I never realized that Elena of Avalor reuses music from Sofia's songs. Bright Light of the Ball used some music from Know it All. and You Can't Catch Me used some music from Kingdom of My Own. I wonder what other songs Elena took from.

The voice actress for the character who sang "A Kingdom of My Own" is actually Anna Camp. She was in Pitch Perfect as well, and she played Aubrey.

The black and white princess is named Princess Ivy. Sofia told Amber about her amulet being magical, and Amber wanted to borrow it. Sofia wouldn't let her so, Amber stole it thinking she'd just wear it for a bit and give it back. The amulet then cursed her, which summoned Ivy there. Amber felt bad, but she needed to actually make up for her mistake in order for the amulet to send Ivy back to her deserted island. There was another song later with Rapunzel where Raps helps Amber to realize what she needs to do.

You should definitely do a part 3! Sofia the first has a lot of songs, some more serious than others. As a genuine 18 year old fan of the show and completely unashamed haha here's just a short list of recommendations : For One and All, That's Not Who I Am, Take a leap, My Time, On My Own, Gotta Reach A Higher Height, Meant To Be, My Evil Dreams

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4:35 Amber isn't used to sharing her dad yet so when Sofia was doing an obstacle course, he helped her instead of spending time with Amber. Amber was upset her dad wasn't spending time with her and wished that her dad was allergic to Sofia so he would stop and hang out with her instead. He's allergic to cats so Sofia turned into a cat. James's dog is chasing Sofia because he's well a dog, Wormwood (the crow) is chasing Sofia to get the necklace, James is chasing to get his dog to stop, Amber wants to get Sofia out of the mess she created. 8:37 Step-brother! King Roland's son. 8:44 A Royal Tea Party that is held each year that one student from the school is chosen to put on for the others. 10:02 She does. 10:44 Yes, and multiple times throughout the series it goes badly. Because Sofia was good at sewing, she used magic to win the contest, but magic has consequences. Stole Sofia's necklace so a Princess would appear, nearly lost her kingdom and doesn't even remember it.

the “I’m not ready to be a princess” song is actually from the movie premiere that launched the series, which in the first season she’s 8 and later by the end of the show she’s like 12? but I really love how you can see the other characters who’d been influenced by sofia positively mature and grow, her sister and cedric - who’s the royal sorcerer - primarily (WHICH BTW PLS LISTEN TO MY ROYAL DREAMS THATS ONE OF MY FAV SONGSSS). the way this cast all have amazing vocals, darcy rose byrnes (amber) and ariel winter kill it every time which is crazy considering they were early teens when the show started. I need u to do a part 3 and listen to the songs in the later seasons, I think you’ll really see the development in not just the characters but the lyrics (HEAVY on “that’s not who I am” and “on my own” if you don’t mind spoilers ig)

You should watch the entire series. It honestly holds up. And Cedric's character arc is amazing. Also Amber, the brat from bigger is better, has a great arc as well. She starts out almost antagonistic and grows to become a queen who puts her peoples needs before her own.

Speaking of months, it’s been a few months since the last Ever After High … but thanks for reacting to more Sofia the First! 😁 on a Part 3, please check out “Two by Two,” “Come to Your Senses With Me,” “Bring My Best Friend Back,” and “You’ve Gotta Have Fun”

one of my favorite songs is actually from near the end of the show, and it's basically the end of amber's arc and she has some incredibly vocals in it. It's called "that's not who I am"

18:25 Amber stole Sofia's amulet after finding out it could summon princesses in times of trouble & tried to call forth Rapunzel but got villainous Princess Ivy instead, as the amulet also curses you for bad deeds (while blessing you for good ones)

I'm so glad you did Bigger is Better! I haven't seen Sofia the First in a while and that's the only song I remember pretty well. It's gets stuck in my head a lot still haha

Omg its the B:PatP cat design!! AND THE DOG HAS THE- OMG

i wanna see "king cedric the great" and "my evil dreams" just for the cedric lore tbh, fave charcter 😂

I was just thinking the butterfly lady was in the amulet right ? But like trapped in it, not just summoned by it. But also Elena from Elana of Avalor was also in the amulet at that point in time. So are there different sections to the amulet or was Elena and the other lady just chillin' in there like: "So how long have you been in here ? Ah, fifty years. That's cool." "Oh what do I plan to do when I come out ? I plan to take over the world? What about u?"

matthew makes me wanna rewatch this show again

OMG MATHEW THANK YOUUU ive been asking for this vid for so longggg

it’s actually insane in how much lore and storyline sofia the first has, it’s not as evident in the first two seasons but once you get into s3 starting from the secret library… oh boy….

Two by Two will always be one of my favorite songs- I really felt it from a sibling perspective.

13:14 Sofia became a princess through her mother's marriage to King Roland, so she's not technically royal by blood but the show emphasises that being a good princess/prince should come from the good traits within yourself whether you were born into the role or came into it later (like Sofia did)

It's been months and we finally got a part 2. And i'm ready to wait for part 3. u read it right. PART 3. PLEASE.

AHHH OH MY GOD IM CRYING FINALLY HE MADE ANOTHER ONE IVE BEEN WANTING THIS FOR SO LONG

8:55 & 12:57 Sofia's was said to be 8 at the start of the show (though I'm pretty confident Amber & James were at least a few months older - which would explain why they were all in the same year at school) & graduated Royal Prep Academy at around 11-12, given that Royal Prep is the equivalent of primary/elementary school.

OH MY GOD I LOVE SOFIA THE FIRST 😭

The theme song from sofia you mentioned goes something like that: I was a girl in a Village doing alright then I became a Princess overnight Now i gotta figure out how to do it right so much to learn and see … (This video unlocked deep memories of this show) :D

Two views but 5 likes......yt be on some WEIRD ASS drugs💀

12:00 Darcy Rose Byrnes (Amber's voice) was around 12-13 years old when she sang this!

You should watch to the song in season two episode one (I think it’s ep 1 but I know it’s early season 2)when Amber sings about her brother “two by two”. Amber is the kind of character that you wouldn’t like right away but if you pay attention to her emotions when she’s singing she genuinely feels bad when she messes up and she knows how to learn more from them

So Sophia's mom ended up falling in love and marrying the king. Sophia wasn't born a princess but still received the title after they got married. The song about her not being ready is from the first episode, so it makes sense why it sounds like the beginning of one of their movies. XD

Sofia is 8-9 in season 1 and then 9-10, 10-11 etc through the series Amber and James (twins) are 1 year older than Sofia

I don't think I would have liked this show nearly as much if Amber stayed the same, but thankfully she had quite a bit of character development.

A villain song i wanna recommend is "All you desire"! Its actually the first villain song i actually liked and still remember to this day in sophia the first

These are some of my favorite videos!! Thank you! I hope there’ll be another part. Some other great Sofia songs: Me and My Mom That’s Not Who I Am My Evil Dreams Two by Two Take a Leap

I was hoping you would do this again!

Sophia’s amulet summons princesses based on her actions/what is happening in the episode. Iirc the black and white princess was summoned because Amber stole the amulet and put it on, so the evil lady was sent to teach Amber a lesson. If evil princess destroys the amulet, it can’t send her back to the island where she was exiled. TLDR the evil princess wasn’t trapped in the amulet, she was summoned by it. Only it can send her back.

If you do another reaction to the Sofia the first I really recommend “(You Can Always) Count On Baileywick” and “Blue Ribbon Bunny” those are some of my Favorites along with all the other songs in the show

mattew id honestly recommend watch the show for a disney show it is quite entertaining and emotional at times and start with the film one upon a princess

I love your videos Ik so hyped for Sofia the first

I suggest you watch songs from another Disney junior series called ‘The Lion Guard’ , I think lots of those songs are great

I’ve been waiting for this one!

AYEE MORE SOFIA THE FIRSTT ‼️

I have watched this whole series and I think you would like to listen to,"That's not who I am" bc it really stands out amber,and "This feeling I'm feeling in me" it shows the true ivy or the girl in the end who wants to rule Sofia's kingdom,and "For one and all" it stands out how Sofia is a good princess that she is willing to fight for her Kingdom and family, And "On my own" it shows how truly brave she is, and you want to know more of the two siblings listen to "two by two" it's about the twins (Amber and James, Sofia's step-siblings) and, "Me and my mom" just to see the past,and know why she says "I'm just a girl in the village doing alright," and her amulet is magical and word saying, "with each deed performed for better or worse a power is granted a blessing or curse" with so ivy came but amber saved the day,so she isn't rly evil,but the first start she is cause she was jealous but now she is is good!and I think you should listen to "The little witch" it's very entertaining and has beautiful harmony and shows people can change. I love this show it was my childhood

omg I can't believe you've done more!!

So excited to watch!

i watched this show like i was 14 and finish the seasons when i was 20 it is a awesome show you should give it a watch

YESSS I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

I’m begging you to watch the whole show. It’s my childhood. Me and my best friend were obsessed 😭💗

So excited to watch love your videos❤❤

I recommend listening to Me and My Mom. That’s always been one of my favorite Sofia the First songs

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I noticed all the songs are actually depressing