Circle of Life
Rafiki
From the day we arrive on this 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 is 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
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle
The circle of life
Rafiki & Chorus
It’s the circle of life
And it moves us all
Through despair and hope
Through faith and love
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle
The circle of life
The Morning Report
Zazu
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
Mufasa
Yes, yes, Zazu, get on with it!
Zazu:
In order that His Majesty stands sturdy at the helm
Aware of all the fauna’s latest views
Mufasa
Zazu! The morning report!
Zazu
Er– yes, Sire– the morning report
Chimps are going ape, giraffes remain above it all
Elephants remember, though just what I can’t recall
Crocodiles are snapping up fresh offers from the banks
Showed interest in my nest egg but I quickly said “No thanks!”
We haven’t paid the hornbills and the vultures have a hunch
Not everyone invited will be coming back for lunch
This is the morning report
Gives you the long and the short
Every grunt, roar, and snort
Not a tale I distort
On the morning report
Mufasa
What are you doing, son?
Simba
Pouncing
Mufasa
Let an old pro show you how it’s done
| Zazu
The buffalo have got a beef About this season’s grass Warthogs have been thwarted In attempts to save their gas Flamingoes in the pink and Chasing secretary birds Saffron is this season’s color Seen in all the herds Moving down the rank and file To near the bottom rung Far too many beetles are Quite frankly in the dung Aaaaaak! |
Mufasa Stay low to the ground Simba Yeah, stay low! Mufasa Shh, not a sound Take it slow One more step Then pounce! |
Simba
This is the morning report
Gives you the long and the short
Every grunt, roar, and snort
Not a tale I distort
On the morning report
Mufasa
This is the morning report
Gives you the long and the short
Every grunt, roar, and snort
Not a tale I distort
On the morning report
The Lioness Hunt
Chorus
We baba zingela siyo zingela baba
Zingela siyo, zingela baba
Hi ba la qhubekeni siyo zingela
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
We baba zingela siyo zingela baba
Zingela siyo, zingela baba
Hi ba la qhubekeni siyo zingela
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
I Just Can’t Wait to be King
Simba
I’m gonna be a mighty king, so enemies beware!
Zazu
I’ve never seen a king of beasts
With quite so little hair
Simba
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
Zazu
Thus far a rather uninspiring thing
Simba
Oh, I just can’t wait to be king!
Simba
No one saying do this
Zazu
Now when I said that–
Nala
No one saying be there
Zazu
What I meant was–
Simba
No one saying stop that
Zazu
What you don’t realize–
Simba & Nala
No one saying see here
Zazu
Now see here!
Simba & Nala
Free to run around all day
Zazu
That’s definitely out–
Simba & Nala
Free to do it all my way!
Zazu
I think it’s time that you and I
Arranged a heart-to-heart
Nala
Kings don’t need advice
From little hornbills for a start
Zazu
If this is where the monarchy is headed
Count me out
Out of service, out of Africa
I wouldn’t hang about
This child is getting wildly out of wing
Simba
Oh, I just can’t wait to be king!
Everybody look left
Nala
Everybody look right
Both
Everywhere you look I’m–
Standing in the spotlight
Zazu
Not yet
Simba, Nala, Chorus
Let every creature go for broke and sing
Let’s hear it in the herd and on the wing
It’s gonna be King Simba’s finest fling
Both
Oh, I just can’t wait to be king!
Nala
Oh, he just can’t wait to be king!
Both
Oh, I just can’t wait…
Nala
Just can’t wait
Both
To be king!
Chow Down
Banzai
He called us slobbering!
Shenzi
Said we were mangy!
Banzai
Did I hear stupid?
Ed
Huh?
Shenzi & Banzai:
Tell us again– gee
It’s so incredible
Shenzi
That you’re so rude
Banzai
When you’re so edible
Shenzi & Banzai
When you are food!
Banzai
It’s time to chow down
Shenzi & Banzai
Chow down!
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-chow down
Shenzi
I’m chompin’ at the bit, baby
Banzai
My stomach’s on the growl, son
Shenzi & Banzai
Chow down!
Chow down!
You both been invited on a date
Two courses handed to us on a plate
We’ll have you raw, won’t be long to wait
Seeing you’re already brown
Chow down!
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-chow down!
Banzai
Your ribs are looking so tasty
Shenzi
Such chewy little chops, chums
Shenzi & Banzai
Eat up!
Shenzi:
Now wasn’t it her mom who ate your dad?
Shenzi & Banzai
And having parents eaten makes us mad
Banzai:
We’re gonna settle up the score a tad
Shenzi & Banzai
We’ve never had a snack of such renown
Chow down!
Chow down!
Ed
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-
Shenzi
What, Ed? What is it?
Banzai
Hey, did we order this dinner to go?
Shenzi
No
Banzai
Well, there it goes!
Shenzi & Banzai
I think we should begin the meal from scratch
So many juicy segments to detach
Be good as gold for you’re as good as carved
Shenzi
Here, kitty kitty…
Shenzi & Banzai
We’re starved!
They Live in You
Chorus:
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
Shenzi & Banzai
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
They’re watching over
Everything we see
In every creature
In every star
In your reflection
They live in you
Chorus
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
Be Prepared
Scar
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
But we’re talking kings and successions
Even you can’t be caught unawares
So prepare for a chance of a lifetime
Be prepared for sensational news
A shining new era
Is tiptoeing nearer
Shenzi
And where do we feature?
Scar
Just listen to teacher
I know it sounds sordid
But you’ll be rewarded
When at last I am given my dues!
And injustice deliciously squared
Be prepared!
Banzai
Yeah! Be prepared. We’ll be prepared! For what?
Scar
For the death of the king
Banzai
Is he sick?
Scar
No, fool! We’re going to kill him. And Simba, too
Shenzi
Great idea! Who needs a king?
Hyenas
No king, no king! La la la la la!
Scar
Idiots! There will be a king!
Banzai
But you said…
Scar
I will be king! Stick with me and you’ll never go hungry again!
Hyenas
Yay, all right! Long live the king!
Long live the king!
It’s great that we’ll soon be connected
With a king who’ll be all-time adored
Scar
Of course, quid pro quo, you’re expected
To take certain duties on board
The future is littered with prizes
And though I’m the main addressee
The point that I must emphasize is
You won’t get a sniff without me!
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So prepare for the coup of the century Be prepared for the murkiest scam Meticulous planning Tenacity spanning Decades of denial Is simply why I’ll |
Hyenas
Oooooo, la-la-la! We’ll have food! Lots of food We repeat Endless meat |
Be king undisputed
Respected, saluted
And seen for the wonder I am
Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared!
Hyenas
Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared –
Be prepared!
Rafiki Mourns
Rafiki
Madi ao
Leka sebete chia ho oele sebatha
Mo leka qeme o tsaba hoa
Lebo haleng ha o bue ka le ha
Lebo haleng ha o bue ka le ha
Oh, oh
Halala humba heh heh heya heeyahee
Halala humba hela hela hela
Halala humba heh heh heya heeyahee
Halala humba hela hela hela
Rafiki & Lionesses
Halala humba heh heh heya heeyahee
Halala humba hela hela hela
Halala humba heh heh heya heeyahee
Halala humba hela hela hela
Halala humba heh heh heya heeyahee
Halala humba hela hela hela
Halala humba heh heh heya heeyahee
Halala humba hela hela hela
Hakuna Matata
Timon
Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
Pumbaa
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
Timon
It means no worries for the rest of your days
It’s our problem-free philosophy
Hakuna Matata!
Simba
Hakuna Matata?
Pumbaa
Yeah. It’s our motto!
Simba
What’s a motto?
Timon
Nothing. What’s a-motto with you?
Pumbaa
Those two words will solve all your problems
Timon
That’s right. Take Pumbaa here
Why, when he was a young warthog…
Pumbaa
When I was a young wart hog
Timon
Very nice
Pumbaa
Thanks
Timon
He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal
He could clear the savannah after every meal
Pumbaa
I’m a sensitive soul though I seem thick-skinned
And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind
|
And oh, the shame Though of changin’ my name And I got downhearted Everytime that I… |
Timon He was ashamed What’s in a name? How did ya feel? |
Timon
Hey! Pumbaa! Not in front of the kids!
Pumbaa
Oh. Sorry
Both
Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase
Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze
Simba
It means no worries for the rest of your days
Both
It’s our problem-free philosophy
Hakuna Matata!
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna matata!
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna matata!
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna matata!
Hakuna Matata! Hakuna–
Simba
It means no worries for the rest of your days
Both
It’s our problem-free philosophy
Hakuna Matata!
It’s our problem-free philosophy
Hakuna Matata!
Pumbaa
I say “Hakuna”
Timon
I say “Matata”
One by One
Chorus
Ibabeni njalo bakithi
Ninga dinwa
Ninga phelelwa nga mandla
Siya ba bona
Bebe fun’ ukusi xeda
One by one
Ngeke ba lunge
One by one
Sizo nqoba
One by one
Ngeke ba lunge
One by one
Sizo nqoba
Ngoba thina
Siya zazi
Ngoba thina
Siya zazi
Ngoba thina
Siya zazi
Zobona bayabaleka
Zobon, zobona
Zobon, zobona
Zobon, zobona
Zobon
Amagwala
Ibala lami
Elimnyama
Ndiya zidla ngalo
Ibala lami
Elimnyama
Ndiza kufa nalo
Ibala lami
Elimnyama
Ndiya zidla ngalo
Kumnandi
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