I feel like so many people forget that a very strong aspect of lion king is the acceptance of death of loved ones and moving on with it, often making us stronger. This is the song where it reminded me of this message when I saw it at the west end recently, and I was just reminded how GOOD the lion king is. Chills. Too many chills bruh.
My grandfather, who raised me, recently passed away and The Lion King was our movie. The scene were simba and mufasa say 'were pals right?' and discuss the kings of the past was a very special scene for us. I had never heard this song until after he passed (I had only seen the animated movie) So when I heard this song...it was like a whole other part of my heart was just opened up and made new again. I cried sooooo hard, happy, sad, everything. Your comment really brought a deeper realization to this part of me and the strong connection I have to the story of The Lion King.
Veronica Rodriguez this song is in the second movie right at the start. Please watch it. This is the second films equivalent of “the circle of life”. It’s great.
I just saw this in New York and I was basically sobbing during this song. It's moving just to hear it, but it's even more moving when you see it performed.
I saw this back in 2009 with my school choir during my senior year and you are absolutely right. It's SO powerful to see it and feel the emotion and energy radiating from the stage and performers positioned all around the theatre. It moved me to tears then, and hearing it 8 years later still does.
I saw it in the West End a few years ago and I was quietly sobbing through this song and at the end of the show, I was a mess. I had just lost my great aunt weeks before and I was still grieving. This reminds me of how I felt about losing her😭
People are talking about how surreal it is to see it performed, but when you are the one performing it, it makes it so much more surreal... this song means so much to me and lion king has been and will be one of my favorite shows I have performed
Performing in any play or musical is surreal, at least to me. Back in 2019, my dance studio was performing the musical Cats. My family took me to see it when it was being performed in San Jose, and to be on stage dancing as Bombalurina about a month later was so surreal to me.
If anyone wants to know, when Rafiki says “Ubukhosi khokhobo” that translates to “this is the throne of our ancestors” and when the ensemble says “We ndodona yesizwesonke” that translates to “oh this son of our nation”
Just reading these comments make me want to cry. They are all so caring, so meaningful. My grandfather recently passed away and he loved this movie. My father and I often watch it and this is our favorite song in both Lion King, Lion King 2, and the musical.
When I saw the Lion King on brodway, it hypnotized me, and I never wanted it to end. The show had increased my interests on Stage/ Theater. This song took me away, and I can remember the show everytime I hear it
I don’t have a sob story or anything to anyone else, but I still sit here crying. I have Peter Pan syndrome, were I fear growing up and grow too mentally attacked to my childhood. My elementary school did this play for our school play when I was in sixth grade. This musical was such a happy time in my life, I wasn’t a very social kid and had little friends but being in this musical gave me friends. The people I got to work with were app so amazing and made the experience so amazing. This was our last song, I remember on the last day, I just sobbed to this song, I didn’t care if I was front and center on stage, this song brought so much emotion. This year was also my last year of elementary school, I was being forced to leave my childhood. This song still brings me to so many tears listening to it, I miss being this happy.
One thing I love about Lion King is how it allows the audience to go on somewhat of a spiritual journey. Whatever deity you believe in, this song can resonate with that.
this song makes me think of God, and of those I love that have passed on...spiritual and beautiful in so many ways. This song just Connects you and uplifts, no matter what you think of when listening. I cant put into words how beautiful it is...
I'm agnostic so I don't have a religion or any belief I belong to, but I truly feel that when listening and or hearing this song. It's so beautiful, it's amazing what music can do to the heart.
I know the movie is powerful but the broadway really expresses all those different emotions and really overpowers us as an audience. I literally cried when it started and would 100% see it again in future.
When I hear this song it makes me love human kind. The time and effort they put into this play the costumes just for our enjoyment is outstanding. I freekin love this movie and this play it could not have been done better. I applaud EVERYONE WHO EVER WAS INVOLVED IN THIS
***** Aww. Thank you so much for sharing that. That must have been very difficult to go through. I had a very different relationship with my grandmother. We actually didn't get along at all when I was young. As I grew older, I realized that my grandmother knew me better than everyone else in my life and a lot of our interaction was her protecting me from people that just didn't get me. I look back and now realize how much she made me stronger. I'm so glad I had the chance, though very brief, to tell her that I get it now and to thank her. Ya know the song says "He (she) lives in you..." Our grandmothers, eternalsweetheart, they live in us. No matter what our last days with them were like, they left an indelible presence in our lives that will guide us forever. Your grandmother is still with you. I know because you felt her when you read my little statement, when you listen to that song, when you heard it for the very first time. She is speaking to you and reminding you not only that you love her, but that she loves you still. She lives in you. She will forever. And you know what, she's amazing I know, because you love and miss her. Again, thanks for sharing. It's nice to know when other people feel what we feel, that we are not alone in our feelings even if the other person is someone we will never meet. Much love, sweetie. *kiss* Light
***** Jesy, I am well old enough to be your mom; yet, you have just brought me to tears. I've been going through so some stuff right now, and so she has been on my mind so very much the past few weeks. My grandmother was a tough lady, and she saw a strength and a power in me that I couldn't completely understand when I was your age. What she wanted me to understand and remember for the rest of my life is that I should never hide my power or dim my light because other people don't know how to handle me. She taught me to be true to myself and ignite that light and let it shine as bright as its gonna, and I really needed to be reminded of that right now. I hear her voice so clearly right at this moment, and I thank you for that. You are such a smart and articulate kid. I'm very impressed by you. But, please take from this another encouraging thought. As you grow older, some days will still be hard, some days you'll forget the pain; but, even when you get to be in your forties like me, you will always be able to hear her voice. One day you'll need her and she'll speak to you, and her voice will be so clear. So, live your life, baby girl, in a way that will make your grandmother so proud. Because on those days you'll imagine her smiling at you, and it will feel like her face is right in front of you, and you'll smile too... and you'll feel her love wrap itself around you. And do me a favor, please don't forget me. I know I will never forget the day a 15 year old kid I don't even know reminded me that I am strong enough to take on the world. :) I'm going to play Mama now for a second and remind you, do not put your real name and age in a public forum. I'm glad you did, because I feel like I know you a little bit, and it makes this exchange all the more amazing. But, please be careful when you're here on the internet. It feels like your just in your house, because that's where you are. But, when you're on the internet you are face to face with the whole world. Be careful and be safe, baby girl. Funny thing. I think my grandma and your grandma met some where and hooked up this little exchange. See how much they love us, and how much they still affect us. They're with us... forever. Much love, baby girl. Be safe. Light -- *kiss*
I would buy tickets to see this all the time if I had the money... I've seen it before and I would go back any day. Going to ask for tickets to see this for my birthday, so worth it!
This song is so beautiful and full of such emotion. It also shows acceptance of death and sadness which is so powerful and important. And the ending makes me want to sob. Simba finally coming to terms with what has happened and what he needs to do accepting his fate. It’s so amazing and beautiful.
Saw this in downtown Seattle and I had goosebumps the entire time. My friend and I will play this all the time and sing it with each other, it's so amazing and wonderfully written
This was probably one of the best Broadway musicals I have seen on Broadway and I'm a jaded New Yorker. I was bawling my eyes out from the beginning on and off throughout the show...goose bumps all over. If anyone hasn't seen it yet, must see for any age!
Yesterday I saw the play in Mexico City and when I hear this song it was really awesome and I cried because my grandmother dead last week but with this song I felt like she was always with me along with other people who has passed away. Excellent music show and with message.
Oscar Ojeda Lara Interestingly, the live version i saw a week ago here in Mexico is waaaay better (in my opinion) in the voices, this recording feels bigger but not more emotional. The spanish CD version becomes awful when Rivera starts singing
me too. it reminds me of him. i can't watch The Lion King because of it lol, maybe you can relate. way too painful. I'm sorry for your loss. the song is true, though. they live in us even though they're no longer physically here.
My grandmother and I were never really too close, but I knew she loved me much as I loved her in return.. She died three years ago. and I couldn't say goodbye. My mom (her daughter) was in grief for two years and I could help my mom to understand that her mother is never gone, she lives in my mom. Wherever she is. So thank you broadway and disney
i knew this song from lion king 2 but the context here is hauntingly beautiful. especially taking in that this was the last thing Simba's father ever said to him. well, besides "AAAAAAAAAAGH!"
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Night and the spirit of life calling Oh, oh, iyo, mamela And the voice with the fear of a child answers Iyo iyo, mamela Wait, there's no mountain too great Hear these words and have faith Oh, oh, iyo Have faith Hela hey mamela, hela hey mamela Hela hey mamela, hela hey mamela He lives in you, he lives in me He watches over everything we see Into the waters, into the truth In your reflection, he lives in you Dream, and the voice in the wind whispers Iyo mamela Wait, there's no mountain too great Hear these words and have faith, oh, oh, iyo He lives in you, he lives in me He watches over everything we see Into the waters, into the truth In your reflection, he lives in you Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama…
I went to New york a couple years back and went to a broadway workshop for this. Met Simba’s understudy, Joel, he was incredibly nice and we learned the dance to this and also saw the show! It was amazing!!
That's what the song is about. It's okay to feel sad about death and tragedy. We just have to remember to move forward with the memories we shared together.
I love this so much. the movie is for us as children but the musical....that really speaks to us as adults. lionking: there for you in all stages of life. truly #timeless
+Disney Music Videos I think we may have been at the same performance! I was taken there a couple nights ago by complete surprise, and this was my favorite part. I'd seen it before, but I won't forget how lively this year's tour was.
I have The Lion King on VHS(watch it like 1000 times plus no joke), saw it in 3D when it came to theaters , got it on DVD and watched it 1000 times more, saw the life production of it in Buffalo at Shea's theater(phenomenal) I actually own this soundtrack which = my childhood!!!!!!!!
Chinenye Ibegbu omg same! I watched it on VHS and DVD for a year and stoped when I saw the musical only to listen to the soundtrack every day for 6 months😂
Just saw this show in OKC last night; this song was one of the best in the entire show. This was Simba's big turning point and Rafiki's performance was filled with emotion and power. If you ever get the chance to see this live, do so. It's impressive.
It was at this point that I cried when I saw the musical. This was always one of my favourites from the movies, and to see it performed live... There were no words
I'm going to be doing this show and auditions are in a few weeks...I'm trying out for Rafiki (mainly because I LOVE this song and Circle of Life). Wish me luck!
I just saw this show for the first time last night and had no idea this song was in it. I had to look into it, since I only know the song from the movies sequel. I thought it fit so perfectly into this story. Turns out it was written after the movie, inspired by the movie, so they used it for the Broadway show and a version was used in the sequel movie. This was the best part of the show, for sure. I was sobbing.
Just saw that this (or a version of it) is on the official soundtrack for the new film, I'm beyond excited! After watching the stage production, this song came away as my favorite, I was hoping they'd use its power to make the film that much stronger. Happy to hear they are!
I sang this song at a callback today for my school musical. It’s so touching, and I completely feel like I want to send the message out to people on the stage, you know? I just wanna be there telling people the message of this song because it means so much!!!
The Lion King is coming back to Broadway in Toronto this year. Ive been waiting all my life to see this performed live and I don't think im gonna make it through with dry eyes. Oh man. 🥹
I listened to this album so many times I actually forgot this song is from the second movie. It's crazy how my favourite song isn't even from the first Lion King :O
