The "it" in question is wildebeest as they stampede. This song is another Zulu chant, whose lyrics loosely translate to "Here it comes!" over and over again. "Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared - be prepared!" "The Stampede" "I'll be king undisputed, respected, saluted, and seen for the wonder I am," Scar sings. This is the first major scene the audience spends with Scar, who raises an army of hyenas to help him usurp the throne from his brother. "Be Prepared" is one of the most beloved Disney villain songs in history, so naturally, it becomes a major number in the musical. This song's title parallels that of a later song with a similar theme, "He Lives in You." "Be Prepared" He tells Simba that all the kings of the past are watching over him from the stars to provide guidance and strength.ĭuring this song, Mufasa takes off the mask he's wearing and lays down his weapons to emphasize that he's not acting as a king in that moment, but as a father giving heartfelt advice to his son. In this song, Mufasa teaches Simba a lesson about obedience and discipline, reminding his son he needs these virtues to be a good king someday. The pair comes face-to-face with hungry hyenas Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed, but luckily, Mufasa rescues the cubs before they get eaten. Simba and Nala find out the hard way why certain lands are forbidden. "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" is a classic "I want" number, a common song type in musical theatre where a main character sings about their main goal in the story. The song includes a few lion puns like, "I'm gonna be the 'mane' event like no king was before!" On their journey, Simba boasts to Nala about growing up and ruling the land someday - with no one to tell him what to do. While their moms are away, Simba and Nala see an opportunity to explore the forbidden parts of the Pride Lands. As a group of lionesses go out to hunt, they chant lyrics that translate to, "We, father, are going to hunt, father." Two of those lionesses are Sarabi and Sarafina, the mother of Simba's best friend, Nala. The title of this song, another Zulu chant, says it all. Phrases like "busa ngo thando bo, busa lomhlaba" translate to "rule with love, rule the Earth." "The Lioness Hunt" This song's lyrics are also in Zulu, and they foreshadow Simba's future as king. "Grasslands Chant" underscores his transition from infancy to childhood. The Lion King's action kicks off in earnest once Simba has grown up a little bit. The song's most famous portion is its opening chant: "Nants ingonyama bagithi baba, sithi uhm ingonyama." These lyrics are in the African language Zulu, and they roughly translate to, "Here comes a lion, father. On the Broadway stage, intricate life-size puppetry makes this number especially wondrous to watch.
All the animals of the Pride Lands - giraffes, antelopes, zebras, elephants, birds - gather in front of Pride Rock to witness the historic moment. "Circle of Life" takes place as King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi welcome their new cub, Simba. This opening number is recognizable from its first notes. Learn more about all the songs in The Lion King, including fun facts about the fan-favorite tunes and the meanings behind the African lyrics. Multiple songs feature lyrics sung partly or entirely in African languages like Swahili and Zulu, a nod to the cultural traditions from which the story draws. All the hit songs from the film - like "Circle of Life" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" - remain in the musical, with plenty of new additions. The Lion King's music - penned by Elton John, Tim Rice, and more - has proven especially timeless. As the famous opening number of the musical goes, that's the circle of life. Since The Lion King movie came out in 1994, and the Broadway musical three years later, people who grew up the tale of a young lion cub's journey to kingship have since introduced their own children to the story.
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