Lyrics by Mitch Larson
Music by Daniel Ingram
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Morning in Ponyville shimmers,
morning in Ponyville shines,
and I know for absolute certain
that everything is certainly fine.
There’s the mayor en route to her office.
There’s the sofa clerk selling some quills.
Yes, my Ponyville is so gentle and still.
Can things ever go wrong?
I don’t think they will.
Morning in Ponyville shimmers,
morning in Ponyville shines,
and I know for absolute certain
that everything is certainlyyyy—
RAINBOW DASH! That’s not funny!
RARITY
Terribly sorry, darling. I’m afraid I’m not
good with the thundery ones.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
[gasps] Something tells me everything
is not going to be fine.
Song: “What My Cutie Mark Is Telling Me”
Episode: “Magical Mystery Cure”
Lyrics by Daniel Ingram
Music by Daniel Ingram
RAINBOW DASH
These animals don’t listen,
no, not one little bit.
They run around, out of control,
and throw their hissy fits.
It’s up to me to stop them,
’cause plainly you can see,
it’s got to be my destiny.
And it’s what my cutie mark is telling me.
FLUTTERSHY
I try to keep them laughing,
put a smile upon their face.
But no matter what I try,
it seems a bit of a disgrace.
I have to entertain them;
it’s there for all to see.
It’s got to be my destiny.
And it’s what my cutie mark is telling me.
A NEARBY PONY
[laughs]
“We don’t usually go into a story
meeting knowing for sure that there will be a
song in the episode. The decision to include one usually
just comes from the process of fleshing out the episode. As
we’re figuring out the beats of the story, we start to see that an
emotion a character is feeling might be better expressed through
a song, or a montage we have planned calls for singing
instead of just instrumental music behind it.”
— Meghan McCarthy, story editor
PINKIE PIE
I don’t care much for pickin’ fruit,
and plowin’ fields ain’t such a hoot.
No matter what I try I cannot fix
this busted water chute!
I’ve got so many chores to do;
it’s no fun being me,
but it has to be my destiny.
’Cause that’s what my cutie mark
is telling me.
APPLEJACK
Lookie here at what I made,
I think that it’s a dress.
I know it doesn’t look like much.
I’m under some distress.
Could y’all give me a hand here,
and help me fix this mess?
My destiny is not pretty,
but it’s what my cutie mark is telling me.
RARITY
I’m in love with weather patterns,
but the others have concerns,
for I just gave them frostbite
over top of their sunburns.
I have to keep on trying,
for everyone can see.…
RAINBOW DASH
it’s got to be…
FLUTTERSHY
it’s got to be…
PINKIE PIE
my destiny…
APPLEJACK
my destiny.
RARITY AND RAINBOW DASH
And it’s what my cutie mark…
PINKIE PIE AND FLUTTERSHY
it’s what my cutie mark…
ALL MAIN PONIES
yes, it’s what my cutie mark is telling me.
Song: “I’ve Got to Find a Way”
Episode: “Magical Mystery Cure”
Lyrics by Daniel Ingram
Music by Daniel Ingram
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
I have to find a way
to make this all okay.
I can’t believe this small mistake
could have caused so much heartache.
Oh why…?
Oh why…?
Losing promise, I don’t know what to do.
Seeking answers, I fear I won’t get
through to you.…
Oh why…?
Oh why…?
“As we are
breaking a story
into acts and eventually
individual scenes, we start
to see where it might be nice
to have a song. The writer of the
episode knows at the outline stage
whether there will be a musical
number and writes the lyrics
into the script.”
— Meghan McCarthy,
story editor
Song: “A True, True Friend”
Episode: “Magical Mystery Cure”
Lyrics by Daniel Ingram
Music by Daniel Ingram
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
A true, true friend helps a friend in need.
A friend will be there to help them see.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE AND FLUTTERSHY
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
to see the light that shines from a true,
true friend.
RAINBOW DASH
Um, hello?
Friend trapped inside, remember?
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Rarity needs your help.
She’s trying hard, doing what she can.
FLUTTERSHY
Would you try, just give it a chance?
You might find that you’ll start to
understand.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE AND FLUTTERSHY
A true, true friend helps a friend in need.
A friend will be there to help you see.
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
to see the light that shines from a true,
true friend.
RAINBOW DASH
Uhhh, what just happened?
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
There’s no time to explain…
but we need your help.
Applejack’s trying to make dresses!
RAINBOW DASH
Say no more.
Applejack needs your help.
She’s trying hard, doing what she can.
Would you try, just give it a chance?
You might find that you’ll start to
understand.…
TWILIGHT SPARKLE, FLUTTERSHY,
AND RAINBOW DASH
A true, true friend helps a friend in need.
A friend will be there to help them see.
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
to see the light that shines from a true,
true friend.
RARITY
Oh my!…What a terrible dream I had!
Or maybe I’m still having it.
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Rarity, Pinkie Pie is about to lose the
Apple Farm.
We need Applejack’s help.…
RARITY
Lose the Apple Farm? Well, we can’t let
that happen now, can we?
Pinkie Pie is in trouble.
We need to get there by her side.
We can try to do what we can now,
for together we can be her guide.…
TWILIGHT SPARKLE, FLUTTERSHY,
RAINBOW DASH, AND RARITY
A true, true friend helps a friend in need.
A friend will be there to
help them see.
A true, true friend helps a friend in need.
to see the light that shines from a true,
true frieeeend.…
APPLEJACK
Yeee-haw! Now that’s more like it!
What’s next?
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
The townspeople are furious.…
We need the old Pinkie Pie back!
APPLEJACK
I’m on it, I know just the thing.
The townspeople need you,
they’ve been sad for a while.
They march around, face a-frown,
and never seem to smile.
And if you feel like helpin’,
we’d appreciate a lot
if you’d get up there and spread some
cheer from here to Canterlot.…
PINKIE PIE
Come on, ponies! I wanna see you
SMILE!!!
TOWNSPONIES
PINKIE!!!
EVERYPONY
A true, true friend helps a friend in need.
A friend will be there to help them see.
A true, true friend helps a friend in need
to see the light…that shines…that shines!
From a true, true frieeeend!
Song: “Celestia’s Ballad”
Episode: “Magical Mystery Cure”
Lyrics by Daniel Ingram
Music by Daniel Ingram
PRINCESS CELESTIA
You’ve come such a long, long way,
and I’ve watched you from that very
first day
to see how you might grow,
to see what you might do,
to see what you’ve been through,
and all the ways you’ve made me
proud of you.
It’s time now for a new change to come.
You’ve grown up,
and your new life has begun.
To go where you will go,
to see what you will see,
to find what you will be,
for it’s time for you
to fulfill your destinyyy.…
Song: “Behold, Princess Twilight Sparkle”
Episode: “Magical Mystery Cure”
Lyrics by Daniel Ingram
Music by Daniel Ingram
EVERYPONY
The princess Twilight cometh!
Behold! Behold!
The princess here before us!
Behold! Behold!
Behold! Behold!
The princess Twilight cometh!
Behold! Behold!
The princess is,
the princess is here!
Song: “Life in Equestria”
Episode: “Magical Mystery Cure”
Lyrics by Mitch Larson
Music by Daniel Ingram
TWILIGHT SPARKLE
Life in Equestria shimmers,
life in Equestria shines,
and I know for absolute certain...
PONIES
that everything, yes, everything,
yes, that everything, yes, that everything
is certainly fine.
Is fiiineee!
“ There are
actually quite a few
songs I’ve found myself
singing when no one’s around, but
the one that stands out for me the
most is ‘Celestia’s Ballad.’ As animation
supervisor over the past three seasons,
I actually got a little choked up the first
time I watched the finished sequence
where Princess Celestia shows Twilight
flashbacks from her life. It was almost
like seeing flashbacks from the past
three years of my life!”
— Ishi Ruddell, animation
director
“It amazes me to think of
how deeply children and fans of all
ages are embracing the DNA and true
essence of the My Little Pony brand. We
are thrilled the brand has transcended age and
gender globally because of our socially relevant
messages of friendship, tolerance, and that it is okay
to be who you uniquely are. It is quite wonderful
and has been an honor to be part of this new
generation of My Little Pony, and of all that
the brand represents.”
—Donna Tobin, senior director
of global brand strategy and
marketing, Hasbro
My Little Pony
Is Taking Over!
Trends will always come and go, but none have taken the world
by storm like the Friendship is Magic movement. Kids, parents,
and fans of all ages have been mesmerized by this undeniable
phenomenon. But what is it about these lovable ponies that have
people celebrating the world over? Sure, they’re charming, sweet,
and all-around awesome, but there’s more to these little ponies
than meets the eye. In a market flooded with animated programs
and requisite toy lines, My Little Pony has excelled because of its
combination of branding and substance. The equation is simple:
fun, bright characters + engaging storytelling mixed with a positive
message = a perfect blend of entertainment and education that’s fun
for families of all shapes and sizes. Kids love the characters, parents
like the messages, and fans love everything in between.
The My Little Pony animated series is filled with
magic, wonder, and escapism just
as any good children’s program
should be. In a saturated television
landscape, it can be difficult
to project a positive message
without coming across as heavy-
handed. But the dazzling ponies
of Equestria and their quest
to become the best ponies
“It makes me
feel good to know I’m part of
something positive. Goodness knows we
need that in this world.”
—Phil Caesar, location designer
they can be have proven it’s
possible to make entertaining,
quality television that teaches a
thing or two in the process. Whether
it’s Applejack’s Southern charm, Rainbow
Dash’s boundless energy, or Twilight Sparkle’s lovable neurosis, each
pony is known for her distinct and unique personality. Viewers see
themselves reflected in each character’s individuality and learn
that it’s important to be who you are. They celebrate their favorite
character’s triumphs and learn along with them when they make
a mistake. The diverse cast is filled with relatable representations
of a variety of distinct personality types. Conveying these positive
lessons are frenetic and exciting stories that use music, dance, and
a crisp pace to keep young people involved and energized. Episodes
are simple to understand, are smartly written, and feature subtle
adult humor to keep parents watching alongside their kids.
Bright personalities, bold colors, and high energy have been
proven to capture attention, but My Little Pony also empowers
young girls to be anything they want to be in life. As simple as
that tenet may sound, it can be difficult to find programming
with a strong feminine point of view that doesn’t shy away from
“It does surprise me that fans have
connected so strongly with the Elements of Harmony.
And the fandom has really impressed me with where they’ve
taken the philosophy of the Elements. They have done lots of
charity work and fund-raisers, feeling that philanthropy is
part of the message of the Elements.”
—Amy Keating Rogers, writer
“I’m not at all
surprised at the fans’
love of the show. It’s fun, funny,
and full of adventure, but never shies
away from the sincerity of emotion and
heart inherent in the characters. I really
believe the fans identify and admire those
qualities in our main ponies. They represent
the qualities we should all aspire to have
when choosing our own friends: honesty,
loyalty, generosity, kindness, and
laughter.”
—Jim Miller, storyboard
supervisor
confronting the choices a
young girl may be faced
with. While some girls
enjoy dressing up, others
like to play sports. While
some ponies love brushing
their mane, others enjoy a
hard day’s work. My Little
Pony encourages girls to be
girly in their own special way,
but only if they want to be. In
Ponyville, there’s room for everypony to be who they want to be and
embrace their talents and individuality. The characters refuse to be
easily defined and often encourage one another to try new things so
that they have a chance to grow and learn.
The word family means different things to different people,
but we can all agree that a family loves and supports one another
unconditionally. That’s why parents connect so deeply to the
bonds among Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, and the rest of the
“My favorite fan art is a ‘Chomper’
drawing done by my daughter when she came in to
hang out with me at work one day. It’s a burger-eating shark-pony
drawing that she did for a coworker who loves sharks. She wanted to help
the director out with ideas for new pony designs. The director [James
Wootton] took the drawing to the art director, Ridd Sorensen, to slick
it up a bit and then handed it back to my girl for final approval.
She and I were very touched with this gesture.”
— Sherann Johnson, storyboard artist
“I am definitely
honored to be a
significant part of such an
amazing show and cultural
phenomenon. As a parent myself,
I’m glad that other parents feel
that the work we do and the stories
we tell are something they feel
comfortable sharing with their
children, as I do.”
—Jayson Thiessen,
supervising director
ponies in Equestria. In addition to its entertainment value, My
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