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He Lives in You
"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.
Title: He Lives in You
Composer: Lebo M
Lyricist: Lebo M
Performers: Lebo M
Length:
4:51 (original length)
2:58 (Simba's Pride)
Album:
Rhythm of the Pride Lands
Return to Pride Rock
The Lion King: Original Broadway Cast Recording
Contents
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
The song is used in the opening sequence of the 1998 film, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, sung by Lebo M. Animals are shown traveling to Pride Rock to witness the presentation of Simba and Nala's daughter, Kiara. The main theme of the song is that Mufasa's legacy will never die, despite his death. Mufasa's ghost is also seen watching over the presentation.
The Lion King on Broadway
The song is used twice in the stage productions based on the film, once in each act. During the first act, it is performed by Mufasa to young Simba as "They Live in You". The lyrics were changed slightly to represent the Great Kings of the Past. Mufasa, during the song, also shows Simba that he is never alone as there is always someone who will be watching over him, and his ancestors shall always be there to guide him, and, when the time comes, so will Mufasa.
In the second act, the song is sung by Rafiki, the chorus and adult Simba as "He Lives in You". The first part of the song is fairly subdued and sung by Rafiki and the chorus. Mufasa's ghost appears 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. At this, there is an instrumental break, after which the song becomes livelier and Simba joins in the celebratory singing and dancing.
Lyrics
Helivesinyou
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala.
Helivesinyou2
Night.
Helivesinyou3
Wait.
Helivesinyou4
Hela hey mamela.
Mufasa in the clouds
He lives in you.
Helivesinyou5
He watches over.
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. (The lion and the leopard come here to this open place.)
(Chant Repeats)
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. (Listen.)
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.
Hela hey mamela. (Hey, listen.)
Hela hey mamela.
Hela hey mamela.
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.
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala.
(Chant Repeats)
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.
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
(Chant Repeats)
He lives in you!
Credits
Composer(s): Jay Rafkin, Lebo M, Mark Mancina
Lyrics By: Jay Rafkin, Lebo M, Mark Mancina
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.
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