Under the Sea first appeared in Disney's animated film The Little Mermaid, released in 1989, where Sebastian the crab sings it to persuade Ariel that life under the ocean is better than life on land. Written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, the calypso-inspired number won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and became one of Disney's most recognisable tunes. Dubbed versions, including the Italian In fondo al mar, helped it travel far beyond English-speaking audiences, and the chorus is still widely reused online for ocean, holiday and mermaid content.
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The Italian version of Under the Sea from Disney's The Little Mermaid, sung by Sebastian in a calypso style. It fits ocean, summer and mermaid themed videos.
This short clip is the Italian-language chorus of Under the Sea, the calypso number performed by Sebastian the crab in Disney's The Little Mermaid. Bright brass, lively percussion and a bouncing rhythm carry the melody, while Sebastian's warm, playful vocal invites listeners into the underwater world. Even in just a few seconds, the tune feels instantly joyful and tropical, turning a simple scene into a bright seaside moment. Its familiar melody and cheerful energy make it easy to recognise, even for viewers who know the song better in English, and it brings a light, summery mood wherever it appears.