“Song for Zula” is a lyrical masterpiece by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken that explores unrequited love, yearning, and loss. It represents Zula Pogorzelski’s desire for Ashman, echoing in other works by the duo like “Little Shop of Horrors” and “The Little Mermaid.” Through its themes of redemption, transformation, and the power of love, “Song for Zula” and these musicals have significantly impacted LGBTQ+ representation and the enduring popularity of Disney musicals.