The emphasis is lacking on the revision and "it's barbaric" kinda... I dunno, no longer fits the context. And yeah, it is ear. It was changed because it was deemed culturally insensitive (its an actual thing that happened). I still view it like the descendents of the Huns complaining over their portrayal in Mulan or something. History is history, the song wasn't really disparaging anyone.
Either way, the song should be a little longer. If it was, it would be the best Disney opening most likely (provided it was all good and such). I think Bells has that crown mostly because of how long it is and how epic it feels, it has ample time to set up the entire movie.
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