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One of Us
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Attribution information
Composer

Tom Snow

Lyricist

Jack Feldman

Release information
Released

September 8, 1998

Track

4

Length

3:30

Albums
Appearances

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

When you first came here, you asked for judgment. And I pass it now. Exile!
Simba to Kovu[src]

"One of Us" is a song composed by Tom Snow for The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. It was released on September 8, 1998, as part of the film's soundtrack.

Conception and development[]

In an early draft of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, the Pride Landers made heated comparisons between Kovu and Scar, as they were father and son. These lyrics were changed to reflect the new story, in which Kovu had no relation to Scar. The song also originally involved several singing animals that were either not seen or heard in the finalized version, such as monkeys, pelicans, rhinoceroses, and birds.[1]

According to 1995 production notes for The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, a reprise of "One of Us" was written in which the hyenas convinced Kovu to do their bidding, as he was the son of Scar.[2]

Releases[]

Song Info Box 2

Return to Pride Rock soundtrack.

"One of Us" was released on September 8, 1998, as part of Return to Pride Rock.[3]

In 1999, "One of Us" was re-released as part of The Lion King Collection.[4]

Best of The Lion King, an album comprised of songs from different installments in The Lion King franchise, was released on September 6, 2011. "One of Us" was included on this album.[5][6]

On October 3, 2011, "One of Us" was re-released as part of The Lion King Collection (Deluxe Edition).[7][8]

Use[]

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Kovu is exiled by the Pride Landers during the "One of Us" sequence.

"One of Us" is the fifth song heard in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. It starts after Simba exiles Kovu from the Pride Lands. Immediately, the Pride Landers begin to drive Kovu away from Pride Rock, during which they compare him to Scar and assert that his destiny was sealed by his tumultuous past. As the Pride Landers attack Kovu, Kiara tries desperately to reach him, only to get repeatedly intercepted by the lionesses. Eventually, Kovu reaches a pond, where he sees Scar's reflection in his own. Horrified, he flees the vision and leaves the Pride Lands. As the song ends, Rafiki laments Simba's decision.[9]

Lyrics[]

Animals:
Deception
Disgrace
Evil as plain as the scar on his face

Zebras:
Deception
An outrage!

Giraffes:
Disgrace
For shame!

Hippo:
He asked for trouble the moment he came

Zebras:
Deception
An outrage!
(He can't change his stripes!)

Giraffes:
Disgrace
For shame!
(You know these Outsider types!)

Animals:
Evil as plain as
(See you later, agitator!)
The scar on his face
Deception
An outrage!
(Just leave us alone!)
Disgrace
For shame!
(Traitor, go back with your own!)

Hippo:
He asked for trouble the moment he came
(See you later, agitator!)

Animals:
Born in grief
Raised in hate
Helpless to defy his fate
Let him run
Let him live
But do not forget
What we cannot forgive

And he is not one of us
He has never been one of us
He is not part of us
Not our kind

Someone once lied to us
Now we're not so blind
For we knew he would do what he's done
And we know that he'll never be one of us

Animal:
He is not one of us

Antelope:
Deception

Zebra:
Disgrace

Antelope:
Deception

Zebra:
Disgrace

Antelope:
Deception

Trivia[]

  • When Kovu sees Scar's reflection instead of his own, animation is recycled from The Lion King. The animation of Scar that appears in the water is identical to the one used when Scar orders the hyenas to kill Simba following the stampede. It is merely distorted by the rippling water.[10]
  • According to production notes for The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, the hyenas originally sang a reprise of "One of Us" to persuade Kovu to do their bidding, as he was the son of Scar.[11]

Media[]

References[]

  1. NEVER BEFORE SEEN - Ep. 7 - The Lion King II: Simba's Pride - Script ver. 10/4/96 Analysis. YouTube. Retrieved on April 1, 2024.
  2. RARE Huge Lot Disney LION KING II Hand Written Production Notes and More. WorthPoint. Retrieved on November 4, 2023.
  3. Various – Return To Pride Rock: Songs Inspired By Disney's The Lion King II - Simba's Pride. Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved on January 27, 2023.
  4. Various – Disney’s The Lion King Collection. Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved on January 22, 2023.
  5. Best of the Lion King. iTunes. Apple. Retrieved on January 20, 2023.
  6. Best Of The Lion King. Soundtrack.Net. Autotelics. Retrieved on January 20, 2023.
  7. The Lion King Collection (Deluxe Edition). iTunes. Apple. Retrieved on January 21, 2023.
  8. The Lion King: Deluxe Collection. Soundtrack.Net. Autotelics. Retrieved on January 21, 2023.
  9. Revealed in Disney's The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998). Written by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus, and directed by Darrell Rooney. Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
  10. Revealed in Disney's The Lion King (1994). Written by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton, and directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff. Distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution.
  11. RARE Huge Lot Disney LION KING II Hand Written Production Notes and More. WorthPoint. Retrieved on November 4, 2023.
Return to Pride Rock
He Lives In You    We Are One    Upendi    One of Us    My Lullaby    Love Will Find a Way    We Are One    She Believes in You    Song for the Children    I Want to See the Moon    The Lion Sleeps Tonight    Love Will Find a Way (End Title)
The Lion King Collection
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
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
The Lion King Collection (Deluxe Edition)
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    Circle of Life    Grazing in the Grass    Can You Feel the Love Tonight    Warthog Rhapsody    Kube    This Land    Digga Tunnah Dance    The Morning Report    Love Will Find a Way (End Title)    The Lion Sleeps Tonight    Be Prepared    They Live In You
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