When We're Human ★ Direct & Simple

"When We’re Human" is a Dixieland-style jazz number from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog (2009). The song features Prince Naveen, Tiana, and Louis the alligator sharing their personal aspirations for life after the frog curse is broken.

The lyrics highlight the starkly different values of the three leads:

Reviews of the song are generally divided regarding its importance to the film: When We're Human

Longs for his previous lifestyle of carefree parties and shallow romance.

Critics from FilmScore ClickTrack and the Chicago Tribune have noted its "clever orchestrations" while also calling it a "jovially longing" piece of musical optimism. "When We’re Human" is a Dixieland-style jazz number

Some reviewers, including IGN and posters on Reddit , argue it is the least interesting song in the film because it re-establishes character motivations the audience already knows without significantly moving the plot forward.

The track is a collaborative performance by Anika Noni Rose (Tiana), Bruno Campos (Naveen), and Michael-Leon Wooley (Louis). Character Perspectives Critics from FilmScore ClickTrack and the Chicago Tribune

Dreams of being human just to play jazz alongside the greats in New Orleans.