The quote 'Life under the sea is better than anything they got up there' is the core argument of Sebastian in 'The Little Mermaid.' To create the 'Calypso' sound of 'Under the Sea,' composer Alan Menken utilized the steel drum (or steel pan). The steel drum is a percussion instrument originating from Trinidad and Tobago, made from oil drums. Its bright, metallic, and tropical sound became the sonic identity of the film's underwater world. This choice was revolutionary for Disney, as it introduced a vibrant, non-Western musical style to its animated legends. The steel drum became synonymous with the film's joy and its most famous lyrical quotes, proving that a regional percussion instrument can define the atmosphere of a global cinematic masterpiece.