Rhythm of the Pride Lands is a supplemental album released after The Lion King, but before Simba’s Pride. It was marketed as music inspired by the movie.
He Lives in You
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala [Here is a lion and a tiger]
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, 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 these words and have faith
Oh, oh, iyo
Have faith
Hela hey mamela… [Hey, listen]
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
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala [Here is a lion and a tiger]
(repeat)
(repeat third verse)
(repeat chorus)
Hakuna Matata
Hem hollolo iyo
Hakuna Matata!
Hem may’babo
When I was a cool young one
(When he was a cool young one)
I worked in the colony paying my dues
Accepting without question the prevailing views
That a young man’s life was one long grind
Diggin’ holes, standing guard till it crossed my mind
I was wrong
All wrong
All that I needed
Was to have heeded
Chorus:
Hakuna Matata!
What a wonderful phrase
Hakuna Matata!
Ain’t no passing crase
It means no worries for the rest of your days
It’s a problem-free philosophy
Hakuna Matata!
When I was a shallow youth
(When he was a shallow youth)
Cool calm reflection
I was never that good
I was a pawn in the game
I saw no trees for the wood
My future stretched behind me
I was over the hill
I put my best foot forward
But the other stood still
Take my word
I have heard
All that I needed
Was to have heeded
Chorus
Hem hollolo iyo
Hakuna Matata!
Hem may’babo
Hakuna Matata!
I hope we have conveyed
You don’t have to bust a gut in the sun
It’s much cooler in the shade
Some say it’s just a waste of time
But they don’t realize
That view is nothing but a crime
We are creatures wordly wise
(Repeat chorus to fade)
The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Lala kahle [Sleep well]
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
In the jungle, the mighty jungle
The lion sleeps tonight
Chorus:
Imbube
(repeat)
Ingonyama ifile [The lion’s in peace]
Ingonyama ilele [The lion sleeps]
Thula [Hush]
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
Chorus
Ingonyama ilele [The lion sleeps]
Hush my darling, don’t fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
Hush my darling, don’t fear my darling
The lion sleeps tonight
He, ha helelemama
Obi’mbube [He, ha helelemama – lion]
Chorus
Ixesha lifikile [Time has come]
Lala [Sleep]
Lala kahle [Sleep well]
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
Near the village, the peaceful village
The lion sleeps tonight
Chorus
My little darling
Don’t fear my darling
My little darling
Don’t fear my darling
Ingonyama ilele [The lion sleeps]
(repeat to fade)
Kube
There’s a river
Standing between me
And my home
There’s a river
Standing between me
And my home
The name of the river
Kube is the name
The name of the river
Kube is the name
Chorus:
Kube
Kube-tu
I’ve got to cross over
I’ve got to cross over
Kube-tu
(repeat)
I’ve been here
I’ve been there
All my life
I’ve been a rolling stone
A rolling stone
Gathers no moss
All my life
I’ve been a rolling stone
Ngi vulel’ Indlela Kube [Make way for me, Kube]
Kube Kube Kube-Tu [Kube, please]
There’s a river
Standing between me
And my home
There’s a river
Kube is the name
Got to stand up
Got to move on
Got to build me
A life of my own
Got to stand up
Got to move on
Got to build me
A life of my own
Ngi vulel’ Indlela Kube [Make way for me, Kube]
Kube Kube Kube-Tu [Kube, please]
Chorus:
Kube
Kube-tu
I’ve got to cross over
I’ve got to cross over
Kube-tu
(repeat)
I’ve been stumbling and falling
I’ve got to get up and move on
(repeat to fade)
Lea Halalela
Fatshe leso [Our land]
Lea halalela [Is holy]
(repeat)
Uli-buse le lizwe [You must rule this land]
Izwe lethu [The land of the people]
Mhlaba wethu [Soil of the people]
Uli phathe Kahle [Handle it with care]
Izwe lethu [This land of ours]
Izwe lethu [This land of ours]
Chorus:
Uzo libusa [You will rule]
Le lizwe [This land]
Uli buse kahle [Rule it with care]
Uzo libusa {You will rule
Le lizwe [This land]
Le lizwe [This land]
Fatshe leso [Our land]
Lea halalela [Is holy]
(repeat)
Uli-buse le lizwe [You must rule this land]
Izwe lethu [The land of the people]
Mhlaba wethu [Soil of the people]
Uli phathe Kahle [Handle it with care]
Izwe lethu [This land of ours]
Izwe lethu [This land of ours]
Chorus
Fatshe leso [Our land]
Lea halalela [Is holy]
(repeat)
It’s Time
The sun is shining
The children laughing, playing
Full of dreams to find
They all remind me
When i was a little boy
Full of life and pride
They look so peaceful
Moshanyana weso bo’ itumele [My brother, be happy]
So sweet and graceful
Ngwana weso bo’ ithabise [My sister, celebrate]
They’re all so hopeful
Moshanyana weso bo’ itumele [My brother, be happy]
And there is no need for crying
No need for fighting
Chorus:
It’s time
Ithabise [Celebrate]
And this is meant to be your day
Shine
Ithabise [Celebrate]
And in your heart you’ll know it’s time
Ithabise [Celebrate]
For you to to take your place
Ithabise [Celebrate]
Sometimes I wonder
Why people always seem
To turn around
And lose their way
Look out your window
Be grateful for this day
And make a change
It’s okay
To be peaceful
Moshanyana weso bo’ itumele [My brother, be happy]
And to be hopeful
Ngwana weso bo’ ithabise [My sister, celebrate]
It’s sweet and graceful
Moshanyana weso bo’ itumele [My brother, be happy]
And there is no need for crying
No need for fighting
Chorus
Tsatsi lahao [Your day]
Lefihlile [Has come]
Ithabise [Celebrate]
Ithabise [Celebrate]
(repeat)
Chorus:
Ithabise [Celebrate]
(repeat to fade)
One by One
Ibambeni njala bakithi [Hold on tight my people]
Ninga dinwa [Don’t get weary]
Ninga phelelwa nga mandla [Don’t lose your strength]
Siya ba bona [We can see]
Bebe fun’ ukusi qeda [They wanted to hold us back]
One by one
Ngeke ba lunge [They will not suceed]
One by one
Sizo nqoba [We will win]
One by one
Ngeke ba lunge [They will not suceed]
One by one
Ibambeni njala bakithi [Hold on tight my people]
Ninga dinwa [Don’t get weary]
Ninga phelelwa nga mandla [Don’t lose your strength]
Siya ba bona [We can see]
Bebe fun’ ukusi qeda [They wanted to hold us back]
One by one
Ngeke ba lunge [They will not suceed]
One by one
Sizo nqoba [We will win]
(repeat)
Ngoba thina [Because]
Siya zazi [We know who we are]
(repeat)
Ibala lami [The color of my skin]
Elimnyama [That is dark]
Ndiya zidla [I’m proud]
Ngalo [Of it]
Ibala lami [The color of my skin]
Elimnyama [That is dark]
Ndiza kufa [I will die]
Nalo [With it]
(repeat to fade)
Warthog Rhapsody
Now if you want a role model
Of a life most blissfully led
Then look no farther than Pumbaa here
Than this laid-back quadruped
Relaxation’s the name of the game
Be cool and be thick-skinned
Let my lifestyle be your reference frame
As long as you stand upwind
Your guide must be this rhapsody
Chorus:
I gets up when i likes
He’s got it all worked out
I plans the day ahead
He’s got it all worked out
When inspiration strikes
He’s got it all worked out
I go right back to bed
He’s got it all worked out
But though he may not be one of nature’s dynamos
His mind is on the ball and far from comatose
Don’t dismiss the warthog philosophy
Take it from he!
He’s got it all worked out
Take it from me!
He’s got it all worked out
Now who wants to be a hunter
Chasing food all over the place
More often than not it gets away
Who needs the thrill of the chase
Why move mountains to get your chow
When you only need to move a log
Make it your dietary resolve for now
To eat like the old warthog
Regarding food
Hmmmmmmmmm
His attitude
Chorus:
It’s bugs for every meal
I’ve got it all worked out
So full of vitamins
I’ve got it all worked out
No need to cook or peel
I’ve got it all worked out
He eats ’em in their skins
I’ve got it all worked out
They’re delectable, available, the perfect snack
They ain’t endangered species
And they don’t fight back
Don’t dismiss the warthog gastronomy
Take it from he
Take it from me
Take it from he
He’s got it all worked out
So remember when you see us staring into space
We’re caught between a pillow and a soft, soft place
Don’t resist the warthog mentality
Take it from he
Take it from me
Take it from he
Take it from we
We’ve got it all worked out
Lala
Oh mta ku mama wam [Oh, my mother’s child]
Oh mto wethu [Oh my dear brother]
Ndi ya ku khumbula mna [I miss you]
La la, la la
Oh mta ku mama wam [Oh, my mother’s child]
Oh mto wethu [Oh my dear brother]
Ndi ya ku khalela mna [I cry for you]
Motswalle waka [My dear friend]
Mgwana mme [My mother’s child]
Ndiyani khumbula [I miss you}
La la kahle [Farewell]
Chorus:
We sangoma ngi velelwe [Oh, spiritual healer, I’m troubled]
We baba ngivelelwe [Oh, my father, I’m in pain]
We baba ngivelelwe [Oh, my father, I’m in pain]
(repeat)
Oh mta ku mama wam [Oh, my mother’s child]
Oh mto wethu [Oh my dear brother]
Ndi ya ku khalela mna [I cry for you]
Motswalle waka [My dear friend]
Mgwana mme [My mother’s child]
Ndiyani khumbula [I miss you}
La la kahle [Farewell]
(repeat)
(repeat chorus to fade)
Busa
Chorus:
Busa le lizwe [Rule this land]
Busa le lizwe [Rule this land]
Busa lomhlaba wethu {Rule this land of ours]
Busa ngo xolo [Rule with peace]
(repeat)
Shwele baba [Hail to you, Father]
Siyakubongla [We are grateful to you]
Usi lethel’ injabulo [You brought us happiness]
Noxolo [And peace]
Shwele baba [Hail to you, Father]
Siyakubongla [We are grateful to you]
Liqhakazise baba [Brighten our future]
Ngo thando [With love]
Bayede baba [Father, we salute you]
Sikhokhele bo [Lead us]
Busa lomhlaba [Rule this land]
Ngo thando [With love]
Busa ngo thando [Rule with love]
Busa ngo thando [Rule with love]
Busa ngo thando [Rule with love]
Busa ngo xolo [Rule with peace]
(repeat)
Chorus
Ubuse ngo thando [You must rule with love]
Ubuse ngo xolo [You must rule with peace]
Busa Simba busa Simba [Rule Simba, rule Simba]
Hemna iyo
Hemna iyo
Hemna nkosi
Oh busa Simba iyo [Rule Simba]
Vusa amakhosi [Wake the ancestors]
Vusa amdlozi bo [Wake the spirits up]
Busa Simba iyo [Rule Simba]
Noyana
Sikuyo [We are]
Indlela [On the path]
Yelizwi [Of the voice]
Lobomi [Of righteousness]
(repeat)
Ikhaya labantu [Home to people]
Behleli ngendweba [Who live with peace]
Nina ke [Some of you]
Nehluka [Are different]
Kuthixo [In the eyes of God]
Ngo kona [Because of your sins]
Nithini [What do you say?]
Noyana, noyana [Are you going? Are you going?]
Phezulu [Are you going to heaven?]
Sikuyo [We are]
Indlela [On the path]
Yelizwi [Of the voice]
Lobomi [Of righteousness]
(repeat)
Noyana [Are you going to get there?]
Noyana [Are you going to get there?]
Nithini noyana [What do you say? Are you going?]
Noyana [Are you going to get there?]
Noyana [Are you going to get there?]
Nithini noyana [What do you say? Are you going?]
Noyana [Are you going to get there?]
Noyana [Are you going to get there?]
Noyana phezulu [Are you goig up there?]
Nithini [What do you say?]
Noyana, noyana [Are you going? Are you going?]
Phezulu [Are you going to heaven?]
Nina ke [Some of you]
Nehluka [Are different]
Kuthixo [In the eyes of God]
Ngo kona [Because of your sins]
(repeat)
Sikuyo [We are]
Indlela [On the path]
Yelizwi [Of the voice]
Lobomi [Of righteousness]
(repeat)
Noyana, noyana [Are you going? Are you going?]
Nithini noyana [What do you say? Are you going?]