Composed by Randy Newman , the song is a high-energy tribute to traditional New Orleans jazz.
The track is a collaborative performance by Anika Noni Rose (Tiana), Bruno Campos (Naveen), and Michael-Leon Wooley (Louis). Character Perspectives
The lyrics highlight the starkly different values of the three leads: When We're Human
"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.
Many critics and fans, such as those at DVDTalk, praise the song as a "perfect musical number" and an energetic standout that evokes the spirit of The Jungle Book's "The Bare Necessities". Composed by Randy Newman , the song is
Critics from FilmScore ClickTrack and the Chicago Tribune have noted its "clever orchestrations" while also calling it a "jovially longing" piece of musical optimism.
Longs for his previous lifestyle of carefree parties and shallow romance. The song features Prince Naveen, Tiana, and Louis
Reviews of the song are generally divided regarding its importance to the film: