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Hakuna Matata (Jimmy Cliff)
Hakuna matata
Attribution information
Composer

Elton John

Lyricist

Tim Rice

Performers

Jimmy Cliff
Lebo M

Release information
Length

4:24

Albums

Rhythm of the Pride Lands

Samples
Versions

Anonymous Audio File Icon Clip ArtHakuna Matata (Jimmy Cliff).ogg 

"Hakuna Matata" is a song performed by reggae singer Jimmy Cliff, featuring Lebo M. It was produced for the soundtrack Rhythm of the Pride Lands. This version of the song is slightly modified from a previously unused verse focusing on Timon's past. It is partially rewritten with a different instrument arrangement, but remains very similar to the original. It was released as a single with "He Lives In You" as a B-side.

Lyrics[]

Hakuna Matata!
Hem hollolo iyo
Hakuna Matata!
Hem hollolo iyo
Hakuna Matata!
Hakuna Matata!
Hakuna Matata!

When I was a cool young one
(When he was a cool young one)
I worked in the colony, paying my dues
Accepting without question the prevailing views
That a young man's life was one long grind
Diggin' holes, standin' guard till it crossed my mind

I was wrong
All along
All that I needed
Was to have heeded

Hakuna Matata!
What a wonderful phrase
Hakuna Matata!
Ain't no passing craze
It means no worries
For the rest of your days
It's a problem-free philosophy
Hakuna Matata!

When I was a shallow youth
(When he was a shallow youth)
Cool calm reflection
I was never that good
I was a pawn in the game, I saw no trees for the wood
My future stretched behind me
I was over the hill
I put my best foot forward
But the other one stood still

Take my word
I have heard
All that I needed
Was to have heeded

Hakuna Matata!
What a wonderful phrase
Hakuna Matata!
Ain't no passing craze
It means no worries
For the rest of your days
It's a problem-free philosophy
Hakuna Matata!

Hakuna Matata!
Hem hollolo iyo
Hakuna Matata!
Hem hollolo iyo

Hakuna Matata!
I hope we have conveyed
You don't have to bust a gut in the sun
It's much cooler in the shade
Some say it's just a waste of time
But they don't realize
That view is nothing but a crime
We are creatures worldly wise

Hakuna Matata!
What a wonderful phrase
Hakuna Matata!
Ain't no passing craze
It means no worries
For the rest of your days
It's a problem-free philosophy
Hakuna Matata!

Credits[]

Trivia[]

  • The song was also released with another version of "Hakuna Matata" sung by Debbie Davis and Angélique Kidjo, who went on to sing "We Are One".[1]

References[]

  1. Hakuna Matata CD cover


Rhythm of the Pride Lands
He Lives In You    Hakuna Matata    The Lion Sleeps Tonight    Kube    Lea Halalela    It's Time    One By One    Warthog Rhapsody    Lala    Busa    Noyana
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