The Lion King lyrics

I never thought hyenas essential

They're crude and unspeakably plain

But maybe they've a glimmer of potential

If allied to my vision and brain

I know that your powers of retention

Are as wet as a warthog's backside

But thick as you are, pay attention

My words are a matter of pride

It's clear from your vacant expressions

The lights are not all on upstairs

There's a calm surrender

To the rush of day

When the heat of the rolling world

Can be turned away

An enchanted moment

And it sees me through

It's enough for this restless warrior

Just to be with you

[Chorus]

Can you feel the love tonight?

It is where we are

It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer

That we got this far

And can you feel the love tonight

How it's laid to rest?

[MS: Male Singer]

[BS: Background Singer]

[FS: Female Singer (lead)]

[MS:] Nants ingonyama bagithi baba [There comes a lion]

[BS:] Sithi uhhmm ingonyama [Oh yes, it's a lion]

[MS:] Nants ingonyama bagithi baba [There comes a lion]

[BS:] Sithi uhhmm ingonyama [Oh yes, it's a lion]

Ingonyama

[MS:] Siyo Nqoba [We're going to conquer]

[BS:] Ingonyama

Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase

Hakuna Matata! Ain't no passing craze

It means no worries for the rest of your days

It's our problem-free philosophy

Hakuna Matata!

Hakuna Matata?

Yeah. It's our motto!

What's a motto?

Nothing. What's a-motto with you?

Those two words will solve all your problems

That's right. Take Pumbaa here

I'm gonna be a mighty king

So enemies beware!

Well, I've never seen a king of beasts

With quite so little hair

I'm gonna be the mane event

Like no king was before

I'm brushing up on looking down

I'm working on my ROAR

Thus far, a rather uninspiring thing

Oh, I just can't wait to be king!

(You've rather a long way to go, young master,

if you think...)

Night
And the spirit of life calling
Mamela
And a voice
With the fear of a child asking
Mamela

Wait
There's no mountain too great
Hear these words and have faith
Have faith

They live in you
They live in me
They're watching over
Everything we see
In every creature
In every star
In your reflection
They live in you

They live in you
They live in me

Ibabeni njalo bakithi [Hold on tight, my people]

Ninga dinwa [Don't get weary]

Ninga phelelwa nga mandla [Don't lose your strength]

Siya ba bona [We can see]

Bebe fun' ukusi xeda [They wanted to hold us back]

One by one

Ngeke ba lunge [They will not succeed]

One by one

Sizo nqoba [We will win]

One by one

Ngeke ba lunge [They will not succeed]

One by one

(Repeat)

It's an honor and a privilege, a duty I perform

With due sense of decorum and with pride

With deference and great respect very much the norm

Plus a hint of sycophancy on the side

To lay before my ruler all the facts about his realm

To fill him in on all the beastly news

Yes, yes, Zazu, get on with it!

In order that His Majesty stands sturdy at the helm

We baba zingela siyo zingela baba

Zingela siyo, zingela baba [Hunting, we are going hunting]

Hi ba la qhubekeni siyo zingela [Let us go and hunt]

Ta ta

Mama wele le hay

Ta ta mama wele tata

Zingela baba

Ta ta

Mama wele le hay

Ta ta mama wele tata

Zingela baba

Oo yay ye nibo

(Repeat)

He called us slobbering!

Said we were mangy!

Did I hear stupid?

Huh?

Tell us again-- gee

It's so incredible

That you're so rude

When you're so edible

When you are food!

It's time to chow down

Chow down!

Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-chow down

I'm chompin' at the bit, baby

My stomach's on the growl, son

Chow down!

Chow down!

Madi ao [Spilled blood]

Leka sebete chia ho oele sebatha [Try courage so the beasts may fall]

Mo leka qeme o tsaba hoa [Those who defy mountains are, in truth, cowards]

Lebo haleng ha o bue ka le ha [Even in anger, you do not speak against wrong...]

Lebo haleng ha o bue ka le ha

Oh, oh

Halala humba heh heh heya heeyahee

Halala humba hela hela hela

Zazu, why am I not loved?

I am that rare and awesome thing

I'm every inch a king

Yet I feel a twinge of doubt

As I go walk about

Hey, boss!

When my name is whispered through the pride

Is this talk of love or regicide?

Reggie who?

Tell me I'm adored

Please tell me I'm adored

Hey, boss!

Oh, what is it?

We got a bone to pick with you

Fatshe leso lea halalela [The land of our ancestors is holy]

Fatshe leso lea halalela

Shadowland

The leaves have fallen

This shadowed land

This was our home

The river's dry

The ground has broken

So I must go

Now I must go

And where the journey may lead me

Let your prayers be my guide

I cannot stay here, my family

But I'll remember my pride

Lala kahle [Sleep well]

In the jungle, the mighty jungle

The lion sleeps tonight

In the jungle, the mighty jungle

The lion sleeps tonight

(Chorus)

Imbube

Ingonyama ifile [The lion's in peace]

Ingonyama ilele [The lion sleeps]

Thula [Hush]

Near the village, the peaceful village

The lion sleeps tonight

Near the village, the peaceful village

Where has the starlight gone?

Dark is the day

How can I find my way home?

Home is an empty dream

Lost to the night

Father, I feel so alone

You promised you'd be there

Whenever I needed you

Whenever I call your name

You're not anywhere

I'm trying to hold on

Just waiting to hear your voice

One word, just a word will do

To end this nightmare

From the day we arrive on the planet

And blinking, step into the sun

There's more to see than can ever be seen

More to do than can ever be done
There's far too much to take in here

More to find than can ever be found

But the sun rolling high

Through the sapphire sky

Keeps great and small on the endless round

It's the Circle of Life

And it moves us all

I can see what's happening What?

And they don't have a clue Who?

They'll fall in love and here's the bottom line

Our trio's down to two. Oh.

The sweet caress of twilight

There's magic everywhere

And with all this romantic atmosphere

Disaster's in the air

Can you feel the love tonight

The peace the evening brings

The world for once in perfect harmony