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This article is about the song from the film.
You may be looking for the song sung by Elton John, the deleted song sung by Simba and Nala, or the deleted song sung by Timon and Pumbaa.


Template:Song Infobox "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" is a song from The Lion King, the stage musical, and The Lion King 1½. It is sung by Nala, Pumbaa, Simba, and Timon after Simba and Nala reunite as young adults and find that their friendship has blossomed into love.

Lyrics & Translations

Timon:
I can see what's happening

Pumbaa: (spoken)
What?

Timon:
And they don't have a clue

Pumbaa: (spoken)
Who?

Timon:
They'll fall in love and here's the bottom line
Our trio's down to two

Pumbaa: (spoken)
Oh.

Timon:
Ze sweet caress of twilight
There's magic everywhere
And with all this romantic atmosphere
Disaster's in the air

Chorus:
Can you feel the love tonight
(Lalela thuli) Listen to this quiet person.
The peace the evening brings
(Lalela thuli) Listen to this quiet person.
The world, for once, in perfect harmony
(Lalela thuli) Listen to this quiet person.
With all its living things
(Lalela lelando/lelandu we) Hey, listen to this history!

Simba:
So many things to tell her
But how to make her see
The truth about my past? Impossible!
She'd turn away from me

Nala:
He's holding back, he's hiding
But what, I can't decide
Why won't he be the king I know he is
The king I see inside

(Repeat Chorus)

Can you feel the love tonight
(Lalela thuli) Listen to this quiet person.
You needn't look too far
(Lalela thuli) Listen to this quiet person.
Stealing through the night's uncertainties
Love is where they are

Timon:
And if he falls in love tonight
It can be assumed...

Pumbaa:
His carefree days with us are history

Timon and Pumbaa:
In short, our pal is doomed

Information

The Lion King

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Simba and Nala during "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"

As the song begins, Timon and Pumbaa realize that Nala and Simba being alone together will likely lead to love. The two worry that this will bring an end to their carefree days with Simba. Their prediction comes true, and the two lions fall in love during a stroll though the jungle. During the walk, Simba wonders if he should tell Nala why he'd left the pride, while Nala questions herself as to why Simba doesn't want to be the king. The two eventually embrace, and Nala gives Simba a kiss on the cheek. At the end of the song, Timon and Pumbaa begin to cry over the loss of their friendship with Simba.

The Lion King 1½

The romantic love scene is interspersed with scenes showing Timon and Pumbaa trying to disrupt Simba and Nala's romantic night out. They continually fail to break apart Simba and Nala.

Other Appearances

Elton John's Version

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The romantic atmosphere of the song in the third film

This version was released as a single by Elton John and was featured on the official soundtrack. A different cover version of the song, with Elton John's lyrics, appeared on the Sing-Along Songs video "Colors of the Wind", in which it was set to clips of romantic/loving couples from previous animated Disney films, including Simba and Nala.

The Stage Musical

The lyrics are mostly the same, except for the ending, in which Simba and Nala sing instead of Timon and Pumbaa. The song ends with these lyrics:

Nala:
And if he feels the love tonight
In the way I do
Simba:
It's enough for this restless wanderer...
Simba and Nala:
Just to be with you

Trivia

General

  • The song won the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1995.[1][2]
  • The song was ranked #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.[3]
  • When Zazu talks to Simba and Nala about their betrothal, flute notes of the song can be heard in the background score.[5]

In Development

  • Originally, the song was not going to be used in the film. It was only through the insistence of composer Elton John that it was included in the movie.[8]
  • Several demos of the song were recorded during the film's production. One demo was sung by Timon and Pumbaa, but Elton John disliked the comical nature of the concept.[9] Another demo was recorded as a love ballad between Simba and Nala, but it was also scrapped, as it was considered an "unearned" moment between the two characters.[10]

Video


References

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  10. The Lion King Laserdisc, Disc 2, Side 1. 1995. Walt Disney Home Entertainment.


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