Upon the Land, a little mermaid fanfic

A/N

So, probably apparent but I'll specify it anyway, this is an inverted form of Under the Sea. Something to be sung rather than read, per se.

Upon the Land

Elsewhere, the water's bluer,

In someone else's land.

You dream about going down there,

But let me tell you, that's a foolish plan.

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Just look at the world around you,

Up here, in the fresh air.

You're safe up here on terra firma,

Free from any touch of despair.

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Upon the land!

You will rise higher, up where it's drier,

And live a life grand!

You can see the sun shining so bright,

Got the moon and stars at night,

While fish are shivering,

In clime unforgiving,

Not on the land.

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Living up on the land is safer,

You're always free to have a lark.

Fishes below must deal with danger,

The ocean, it is full of sharks.

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Octipodi, jellyfishes,

Peril, all over to be found.

So daughter, please, obey my wishes,

Please keep to land and solid ground.

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Upon the land!

Nothing to harm us, or to alarm us,

Please understand.

Upon the land we're safe and warm,

So don't go down and be forlorn,

Here there's no danger,

Your life isn't wagered,

Up on the land.

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Nothing is wrong here,

A pleasant song's sung here,

Please understand.

Look at the birds they take to wing,

They in turn, they start to sing,

Their song's here to cheer us,

So no need for tears,

Up on the land.

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When push comes to shove,

You can look at the dove.

Know where you're at,

Just look at the cat.

Here you've so many friends,

But your life depends,

To stay on the land.

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On the grass you can play,

On a horse you can ride.

You have two loving parents,

In whom to confide.

Take the smell of the breeze,

And Melody, please,

Stay on the land.

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Yes stay on the land.

To the birds and the beasts,

Give your soul release,

On the grass you can stand.

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So from the ocean turn away,

And look forward to your days,

A life of safety,

A life that's lived gaily,

Upon the land.

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A life of riches,

Of books and fine pictures,

A life on the land.

Yes, a life on the land.