| Rafiki Mourns | |
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| Released |
1997 |
| Track |
10 |
| Length |
2:05 |
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| Appearances |
The Lion King (stage musical) |
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"Rafiki Mourns" is a song composed by Tsidii Le Loka for the stage musical version of The Lion King. It was released in 1997 as part of the original cast recording. It is sung by Rafiki and the lionesses, expressing their sadness over King Mufasa's death in the Sotho language.
Lyrics[]
Rafiki:
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
Halala humba heh heh heya heeyahee
Halala humba hela hela hela
Rafiki and the lionesses:
Halala humba heh heh heya heeyahee
Halala humba hela hela hela
Halala humba heh heh heya heeyahee
Halala humba hela hela hela
Rafiki:
Milehleh mbyani mpoka ya nika, kumuyini. Forever, all shall live in eternity.
Nala:
Kumuyini. Eternity.
Rafiki:
Kambe ntsembele mbyani mpoka lundila mwana, hosanna. Now, I shall come close slowly, praises.
Sarabi:
Eeahhh
Nala:
Hosanna. Praises.
Rafiki:
Oh mama na wu detsa kah-mm-behhh. Oh, Mother and all around, gather around.
Sarabi:
Na wu detsa kah-mm-be, kontsari.
Rafiki:
Dela mamahhh. Mbyari, mbyari. The mother of humanity. Always will. Always shall.
Sarabi:
Dela mama kabantsa kari. Mbyari, mbyari. The mother of humanity. He was and always will live in eternity. Always will. Always shall.
Nala:
Mbyari, mbyari. Forever and ever.
| The Lion King (Original Broadway Cast Recording) |
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