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| Hakuna Matata | |
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| Release information | |
| Released |
May 31, 1994 |
| Track |
4 |
| Length |
3:33 |
| Albums |
Best of The Lion King |
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"Hakuna Matata" is a song composed by Elton John for The Lion King. It was released on May 31, 1994, as part of the film's soundtrack. The song has made reappearances in spin-off films and series such as The Lion King 1½, The Lion Guard, and the stage musical. It is also used as the opening theme of The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa. It is sung by Simba, Pumbaa, and Timon as Simba accepts the "Hakuna Matata" lifestyle.
Lyrics
| 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 |
| Instrumental Break |
| Timon: |
| Why, when he was a young warthog |
| Pumbaa: |
| When I was a young warthog! |
| Timon: (spoken) |
| Very nice. |
| Pumbaa: (spoken) |
| Thanks! |
| Timon: |
| He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal |
| He could clear the savanna 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! |
| Timon: |
| He was ashamed! |
| Pumbaa: |
| Thought of changin' my name! |
| Timon: |
| Oh, what's in a name? |
| Pumbaa: |
| And I got downhearted! |
| Timon: |
| How did you feel? |
| Pumbaa: |
| Every time that I- |
| Timon: (spoken) |
| Hey, Pumbaa! Not in front of the kids. |
| Pumbaa: (spoken) |
| 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 |
| Timon: |
| Yeah, sing it, kid! |
| Simba and Timon: |
| It's our problem-free... |
| Pumbaa: |
| Philosophy... |
| All: |
| Hakuna Matata! |
| Instrumental Break |
| Timon and Pumbaa: |
| Hakuna! Matata! |
| Hakuna! Matata! |
| Hakuna! Matata! |
| Hakuna! |
| Simba: |
| It means no worries |
| For the rest of your days |
| All: |
| It's our problem-free |
| Philosophy |
| Timon: |
| Hakuna Matata |
| Pumbaa: |
| Hakuna! Matata! |
| Hakuna! Matata! |
| Hakuna! Matata! |
| Hakuna! Matata! |
| Simba: |
| Hakuna Matata! |
| Timon: |
| Hakuna Matata! |
| Simba: |
| Hakuna Matata! |
| Timon: |
| Hakuna Matata! |
| Pumbaa: |
| Ooh-ooh-ooh! |
| Timon: |
| Hakuna Matata! |
| Simba: |
| Hakuna Matata! |
| Hakuna Matata! |
| Yeah! |
| Timon: |
| Matata! |
| Matata! |
| Ha, ha, ha! |
Trivia
General
- "Hakuna Matata" means "no worries" in Swahili.[1]
- The song was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1995, but lost to "Can You Feel the Love Tonight".[2]
- In 2004, the American Film Institute placed "Hakuna Matata" at #99 on the list of AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs.[3]
- "Hakuna Matata" can be heard briefly during Toy Story. It plays inside Andy's mother's car as Molly watches Woody and Buzz Lightyear attempt to catch up to the moving van.[4]
- Bill Condon had actors sing "Hakuna Matata" at the auditions for the 2017 live action film Beauty and the Beast. It helped measure their singing voices and determined who he chose for the final cast.[5]
In Development
- "Hakuna Matata" is based on "Warthog Rhapsody", which was written during early production of The Lion King.[6]
- There have been rumors that Tim Rice was inspired by the British sitcom Bottoms. However, this rumor has been debunked, as Rice has stated that he meant to craft the number as a philosophical conversation.[7]
Media
References
| The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |
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Circle of Life • I Just Can't Wait to Be King • Be Prepared • Hakuna Matata • Can You Feel the Love Tonight • This Land • ...To Die For • Under the Stars • King of Pride Rock • Circle of Life • I Just Can't Wait to Be King • Can You Feel the Love Tonight |
| The Lion King: Special Edition |
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Circle of Life • I Just Can't Wait to Be King • Be Prepared • Hakuna Matata • Can You Feel the Love Tonight • The Morning Report • This Land • ...To Die For • Under the Stars • King of Pride Rock • Circle of Life • I Just Can't Wait to Be King • Can You Feel the Love Tonight (End Title) • Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Remix) • The Hyenas |
| The Lion King 1½: Songs From Timon and Pumbaa's Hilarious Adventure |
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Grazing in the Grass • Digga Tunnah Dance • That's All I Need • Hakuna Matata • The Lion Sleeps Tonight • Jungle Boogie • Timon's Traveling Theme • The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly |
| The Lion King Collection |
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He Lives in You • Circle of Life • Lea Halalela • Upendi • Busa • One of Us • Love Will Find a Way • Can You Feel the Love Tonight • We Are One • One By One • It's Time • Noyana • In Youpendi • Be Prepared • He Lives In You • My Lullaby • Hakuna Matata • I Just Can't Wait to Be King • The Lion Sleeps Tonight |
| Best of The Lion King |
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Circle of Life • I Just Can't Wait to Be King • Can You Feel the Love Tonight • Warthog Rhapsody • Lea Halalela • Hakuna Matata • Digga Tunnah Dance • Upendi • One of Us • The Lion Sleeps Tonight • Be Prepared • They Live In You |
