Under the Sea, known in German as Unter dem Meer, comes from Disney's animated film The Little Mermaid, released in 1989, where Sebastian the crab performs it as Ariel explores life beneath the waves. Written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, the song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and became one of Disney's most recognisable musical numbers. Short clips circulate online in edits, memes and fan videos, keeping its sunny calypso rhythm familiar to viewers who may never have seen the full film.