Critics from FilmScore ClickTrack and the Chicago Tribune have noted its "clever orchestrations" while also calling it a "jovially longing" piece of musical optimism.
It features authentic brass and woodwind arrangements, including solo trumpet work by legendary Louisiana musician Terence Blanchard .
The track is a collaborative performance by Anika Noni Rose (Tiana), Bruno Campos (Naveen), and Michael-Leon Wooley (Louis). Character Perspectives When We're Human
Some reviewers, including IGN and posters on Reddit , argue it is the least interesting song in the film because it re-establishes character motivations the audience already knows without significantly moving the plot forward.
Longs for his previous lifestyle of carefree parties and shallow romance. Critics from FilmScore ClickTrack and the Chicago Tribune
"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". The song features Prince Naveen, Tiana, and Louis
Reviews of the song are generally divided regarding its importance to the film:
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