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| He Lives In You | |
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4:51 (original) |
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"He Lives In You" is a song written and performed by Lebo M and his South African choir. A shorter version of the song is used in the opening of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. This song is also performed twice in the musical version of The Lion King.
Information
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
The song is used during the opening sequence of the film as animals travel to Pride Rock to witness the presentation of Simba and Nala's daughter, Kiara. Mufasa's ghost can be seen watching over the presentation.
The Stage Musical
The song is used twice in the stage production of the film, once in each act. During the first act, it is performed by Mufasa as he sings to young Simba. This version is titled "They Live In You", with the lyrics having changed slightly to represent the Great Kings of the Past. During the song, Mufasa shows Simba that he is never alone, as his ancestors will always be there to guide him, including Mufasa himself.
In the second act, the song is sung by Rafiki and a full-grown Simba, titled "He Lives In You". The first part of the song is fairly subdued and sung by Rafiki and the chorus. Mufasa's ghost appears midway through and instructs Simba to return home and take his rightful place as king. After Mufasa's ghost fades, Simba realizes that he must take responsibility and return home. There is an instrumental break, after which the song becomes livelier and Simba joins in the celebratory singing and dancing.
Lyrics
| Choir: | |
| Ingonyama nengw' enamabala | The royal lion wears his leopard spots |
| Ingonyama nengw' enamabala | |
| Ingonyama nengw' enamabala | |
| Ingonyama nengw' enamabala | |
| Singer: | |
| Night | |
| And the spirit of life | |
| Calling | |
| Oh, oh, iyo | |
| Mamela | Listen |
| Oh, oh, iyo | |
| And a voice | |
| With the fear of a child | |
| Answers | |
| (Oh, oh, iyo) | |
| Oh, mamela. | |
| (Oh, oh, iyo) | |
| Ubukhosi bo khokho | Throne of the ancestors |
| We ndodana ye sizwe sonke | Oh, son of the nation |
| Wait! | |
| There's no mountain too great | |
| (Oh, oh, iyo) | |
| Hear the words and have faith | |
| (Oh, oh, iyo) | |
| Have faith | |
| Choir: | |
| Hela hey mamela | Hey, listen |
| Hela hey mamela | |
| Hela hey mamela | |
| Chorus: | |
| He lives in you | |
| He lives in me | |
| He watches over | |
| Everything we see | |
| Into the water | |
| Into the truth | |
| In your reflection | |
| He lives in you | |
| Choir: | |
| Ingonyama nengw' enamabala | |
| Ingonyama nengw' enamabala | |
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| Repeat Chorus | |
| So wait | |
| There's no mountain too great | |
| Hear the words and have faith | |
| Have faith | |
| Repeat Chorus Twice | |
| Choir: | |
| Ingonyama nengw' enamabala | |
| Ingonyama nengw' enamabala | |
| Singer: | |
| He lives in you |
Trivia
- In a statement made by Darrell Rooney, it was then-Disney Chairman and CEO Michael Eisner's idea to have "He Lives In You" be the opening number for The Lion King II: Simba's Pride.[1]
Media
References
| Rhythm of the Pride Lands |
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| Return to Pride Rock |
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| The Lion King Collection |
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