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* During this sequence in the movie, the background changes to brighter colors and more geometric shapes to reflect [[Simba|Simba's]] naive perspective of the world.<ref>[[Roger Allers|Allers, Roger]]; [[Don Hahn|Hahn, Don]], and [[Rob Minkoff|Minkoff, Rob]] (1995). Laserdisc/DVD/Blu-Ray audio commentary for ''The Lion King''. Walt Disney Home Entertainment.</ref> |
* During this sequence in the movie, the background changes to brighter colors and more geometric shapes to reflect [[Simba|Simba's]] naive perspective of the world.<ref>[[Roger Allers|Allers, Roger]]; [[Don Hahn|Hahn, Don]], and [[Rob Minkoff|Minkoff, Rob]] (1995). Laserdisc/DVD/Blu-Ray audio commentary for ''The Lion King''. Walt Disney Home Entertainment.</ref> |
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| − | * In early versions of the song, the crocodiles are gray. This occurs in the ABC premiere |
+ | * In early versions of the song, the crocodiles are gray. This occurs in the theatrical version, the ABC premiere, the Disney Sing-Along Songs version, and the 1995 VHS release. However, the animation of the crocodiles were completely re-done in the 2002 IMAX re-release and later home video releases.<ref>[[File:1994 crocodiles.png|50px]]</ref><ref>[[File:Special-Edition crocodiles.png|50px]]</ref> |
* In the [[The Lion King (stage musical)|stage musical]] version of the song, Nala gets a few more singing parts. The [[The Lion King (2019 film)|2019 remake film]] also gives Nala additional singing lines.<ref>{{Cite film|The Lion King (2019 film)}}</ref> |
* In the [[The Lion King (stage musical)|stage musical]] version of the song, Nala gets a few more singing parts. The [[The Lion King (2019 film)|2019 remake film]] also gives Nala additional singing lines.<ref>{{Cite film|The Lion King (2019 film)}}</ref> |
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* In the ''[[The Legacy Collection: The Lion King]]'' release, both Simba and Nala perform the line "No one saying 'see here'." In previous soundtrack releases, only Nala performed this line. |
* In the ''[[The Legacy Collection: The Lion King]]'' release, both Simba and Nala perform the line "No one saying 'see here'." In previous soundtrack releases, only Nala performed this line. |
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| Released |
May 31, 1994 |
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2 |
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2:50 |
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Best of The Lion King |
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| “ | Simba: So you have to do what I tell you. Zazu: Not yet I don't. And with an attitude like that, I'm afraid you're shaping up to be a pretty pathetic king indeed. Simba: Not the way I see it. |
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"I Just Can't Wait to Be King" 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. It is sung by Simba, Nala, and Zazu as they argue over Simba's authoritative rights as the future king of the Pride Lands.
Lyrics
Simba:
I'm gonna be a mighty king
So, enemies, beware!
Zazu:
Well, I've never seen a king of beasts
With quite so little hair
Simba:
I'm gonna be the main event
Like no king was before
I'm brushin' up on lookin' down
I'm workin' on my roar!
Zazu:
Thus far, a rather uninspiring thing
Simba:
Oh, I just can't wait to be king!
Zazu:
You've rather a long way to go, young master
If you think...
Simba:
No one sayin', 'Do this!'
Zazu:
Now when I said that...
Nala:
No one sayin', 'Be there!'
Zazu:
What I meant was...
Simba:
No one sayin', 'Stop that!'
Zazu:
What you don't realize...
Simba and Nala:
No one sayin', 'See here!'
Zazu:
Now see here!
Simba:
Free to run around all day!
Zazu:
Well, that's definitely out.
Simba:
Free to do it all my way!
Zazu:
I think it's time that you and I
Arranged a heart-to-heart
Simba:
Kings don't need advice
From little hornbills for a start
Zazu:
If this is where the monarchy is headed
Count me out!
Out of service, out of Africa
I wouldn't hang about!
This child is getting wildly out of wing!
Simba:
Oh, I just can't wait to be king!
Everybody look left!
Everybody look right!
Everywhere you look I'm...
Standin' in the spotlight!
Zazu:
Not yet!
Chorus:
Let every creature go for broke and sing!
Let's hear it in the herd and on the wing!
It's gonna be King Simba's finest fling!
Simba:
Oh, I just can't wait to be king!
Oh, I just can't wait to be king!
Oh, I just can't wait...
To be king!
Trivia
- During this sequence in the movie, the background changes to brighter colors and more geometric shapes to reflect Simba's naive perspective of the world.[1]
- In early versions of the song, the crocodiles are gray. This occurs in the theatrical version, the ABC premiere, the Disney Sing-Along Songs version, and the 1995 VHS release. However, the animation of the crocodiles were completely re-done in the 2002 IMAX re-release and later home video releases.[2][3]
- In the stage musical version of the song, Nala gets a few more singing parts. The 2019 remake film also gives Nala additional singing lines.[4]
- In the The Legacy Collection: The Lion King release, both Simba and Nala perform the line "No one saying 'see here'." In previous soundtrack releases, only Nala performed this line.
- The song is referenced in “The Morning Report” when there is a flashback of Simba donning the red leaf mane.
- The way the Lion Guard dresses up as male lions in "The Ukumbusho Tradition" mirrors the way Simba dons a mane of red leaves during the song.
Media
References
- ↑ Allers, Roger; Hahn, Don, and Minkoff, Rob (1995). Laserdisc/DVD/Blu-Ray audio commentary for The Lion King. Walt Disney Home Entertainment.
- ↑
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- ↑ Revealed in Disney's The Lion King (2019). Written by Jeff Nathanson and directed by Jon Favreau. Distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
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| Best of The Lion King |
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