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.
"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. When We're Human
Longs for his previous lifestyle of carefree parties and shallow romance. Some reviewers, including IGN and posters on Reddit
The lyrics highlight the starkly different values of the three leads: Longs for his previous lifestyle of carefree parties
Reviews of the song are generally divided regarding its importance to the film:
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".