☝️ Key Points
- The song is about the rumors and gossip that spread in St. Petersburg
- There are rumors that Princess Anastasia is still alive
- The people of St. Petersburg long for color and excitement in their lives
- Dimitri has a plan to find a girl who can play the role of Princess Anastasia
- The song expresses the fascination and mystery surrounding Princess Anastasia
Interpretation
The song "Rumors in St. Petersburg" from the musical "Anastasia" by Disney tells the story of the rumors and gossip that spread in the city of St. Petersburg. The people in the city are dissatisfied and find life there boring. They long for color and excitement.
The rumors revolve around the royal family and particularly around Princess Anastasia. It is rumored that she is still alive, even though the czar is already dead. People are fascinated by this mystery and talk about it. Some people even try to profit from it by selling fake paintings or clothing from the royal family.
Dimitri, one of the main characters, has a plan. He wants to find a girl who can play the role of Princess Anastasia to convince the grandmother of the royal family that she is the real Anastasia. He and his friend Vladimir dream of becoming rich and famous if this plan succeeds.
The song expresses the fascination and mystery surrounding Princess Anastasia. It also shows the hopes and dreams of the people in St. Petersburg, who long for change and a more exciting life.