Also, it’s nice to see one of the songs from the Broadway production make its way to the film (yes, I too am bummed about “Shadowland” and “Endless Night” not being featured). It’s kind of like a head nod to the original intention of the album that it first appeared on to focus on the African influences of the film’s music. Apart from the instrumental sounding fresh for today’s generation, this new version is distinctive in that it is sung not in English, but Swahili. How thrilled I was to find out that it is, re-recorded by Lebo M and everything. But when word came that The Lion King would be re-imagined as a “live-action” film, what immediately came to mind for me was, “Is this song going to be on the soundtrack?” Over the years, there have been many covers done of this song, such as by the likes of Tina Turner and Diana Ross. “He Lives In You” eventually did find a place in the traditionally animated world of The Lion King - as a shorter version of the song from the Rhythm of the Pride Lands album - performed by Lebo M, was featured in the opening of The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride. The song was originally featured on Rhythm of the Pride Lands a “sequel” album to the original film’s soundtrack, that focused primarily on the African influences of the film’s music. It was written by Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, and the international treasure of a man, Lebo M (seriously, that man just needs to do the music for every single movie). The journey of this particular song is about as old as The Lion King itself. new york times best selling AUTHOR JONNY SUN July 13, 2019 “he lives in you” is the best song from the lion king universe, do not me!!! For the nature of the story of The Lion King itself, it’s meant to be reassurance to Simba that despite Mufasa being taken away from him under such cruel circumstances, he will always be with him, as he resumes his rightful place in the Pride Lands. Most of the songs from the original 1994 film are on the list, with the exception of a few additions one of them being, arguably, one of the most underrated songs to come out of Disney: “He Lives In You.”įor those unfamiliar, “He Lives In You” is a song about how the souls of those who’ve departed will always be with you, no matter what challenges you encounter. The long anticipated, photo-realistic animated version of The Lion King comes out this week, but the soundtrack was released last Friday. Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba Here comes a lion, Father Sithi uhm ingonyama Oh yes, its a lion Nants ingonyama bagithi baba Sithi uhhmm ingonyama Ingonyama Siyo Nqoba Were going to conquer Ingonyama Ingonyama nengw enamabala A lion and a leopard come to this open place Chant repeats From the day.