This song is literally the circle of life!! Chills! Simba becomes king, Simba and Nala have their own kid who Rafiki then lifts in the air to show the future king…😭😭😭😭 So amazing
If anyone wanted to know what the Zulu translated into, here you go! Translated lyrics: Ndabe zitha (King of kings) Nkosi yethu (Our king) Mholi wezwe lethu (Ruler of our land) Lefateshe la bonata rona ( This land of our ancestors) Lea halalela (is holy) Busa le lizwe bo (Rule this land) 3x Lethu Busa ngoxolo (Rule with peace) Is'khathi sifikile (The time has come) Is'khathi busa iyo (It's time, rule) Is'khathi sifikile (The time has come) Busa lomhlaba (Rule this land) Is'khathi sifikile (The time has come) 2x Busa Simba (Rule, Simba) 2x Hem na iyo 2x Hem na nkosi bo (King of kings) Busa Simba iyo (Rule, Simba) Oh busa Simba iyo (Oh, rule Simba) Oh busa nkosi bo (Rule, our King) Busa Simba iyo (Rule, Simba) Ubuse ngo thando (Rule with love) 2x Ubuse ngo xolo (rule with peace) Busa simba, busa Simba (Rule, Simba, rule, Simba) Ubuse ngo xolo, Ubuse ngo thando (Rule with peace, rule with love) 2x Ubuse ngo xolo
Here are the times for Each part if anyone needs them :P 1:18 Ndabe zitha (King of kings) Nkosi yethu (Our king) Mholi wezwe lethu (Ruler of our land) Lefateshe la bonata rona ( This land of our ancestors) Lea halalela (is holy 1:50 Busa le lizwe bo (Rule this land) 3x Lethu Busa ngoxolo (Rule with peace) Is'khathi sifikile (The time has come) Is'khathi busa iyo (It's time, rule) Is'khathi sifikile (The time has come) Busa lomhlaba (Rule this land 2:05 Is'khathi sifikile (The time has come) 2x Busa Simba (Rule, Simba) 2x 2:10 Hem na iyo 2x Hem na nkosi bo (King of kings) Busa Simba iyo (Rule, Simba) Oh busa Simba iyo (Oh, rule Simba) Oh busa nkosi bo (Rule, our King) Busa Simba iyo (Rule, Simba) 2:25 Ubuse ngo thando (Rule with love) 2x Ubuse ngo xolo (rule with peace) Busa simba, busa Simba (Rule, Simba, rule, Simba) 2:32 Ubuse ngo xolo, Ubuse ngo thando (Rule with peace, rule with love) 2x Ubuse ngo xolo :P
You guys know why I prefer this ending to the film’s ending? The guitar. I believe the guitar represents the raindrops that bring new life to Pride land. Sad but full of hope. Such a subtle but epic addition.
I have days like this, when I just miss helping to direct the show at my old middle school (I am in high school and I go back and help with their shows), and this was the final song which ended it. This is honestly my favourite piece of music in the show.
I saw this play twice, once when I was four and the other for my thirteenth birthday. It was the best play I've seen so far. And when I had gotten to this point of the play, I was in tears. The instrumental part is simply breathtaking.
I have never seen this musical and I SO wish I could, but I absolutely love this soundtrack! Every song in it is amazing and so emotional and touching. This song here especially gives me chillbumps!
I'm honestly so blessed to be in this musical as Nala. I'm so excited for the shows and the music is just...so amazing and tear jerking. I struggle not to cry every time I listen to the soundtrack. I'm just so grateful and happy to be a part of the lion king family!
I have seen this show three times and When Simba begens to climb up Pride Rock that always makes me cry. I would love to be apart of this show even if its backsatge i would not care. I love this show
Getting closer to graduating from high school. I play this song and my brain fills my head with memories of my high school years. It’s so sad but damn what a time it’s been.
Whenever I hear king of pride rock I have tears that build up because I have to play older simba and put loss of family in my performance. Originally I didn’t experience loss of a family member but when we shut down everything during quarantine my pop died. After that we continued the performance and instantly I had my character figured out. But nonetheless I still have heavy emotional connection with this show
when I saw The Lion King in London, I absolutely loved it. It was new years day (2019). Listening to it makes me so happy! I'd listen to this rather than anything else!
I cried so much watching this in birmingham last week, such amazing actors/singers/dancers. On the end beat, the stage goes black and everyone stood up! Fantastic!
Paige Lord the masterpiece of 25 years ago this year. “King of Pride Rock/Circle of Life (Finale)” Music by Hans Zimmer & Elton John Lyrics by Lebo M & Tim Rice (C) 1994, 1997 The Walt Disney Company
on closing night we all gathered in the dressing rooms and listened to this just so we could cry on stage. this show is such a magical experience and i miss it so much
I played the adult Simba in my highschool production (JR. Version) and everytime I hear the end of this I cry. It's emotional to watch it but when you play it my god I don't think there wasn't a show I didn't cry when I would walk up pride rock. I was also coming out as gay to my family at the time which didn't go as planned and playing a strong character who stands tall even after all the shit he's been through was super cathartic for me. Although Simba isn't a real character and is literally an animal lol he helped me get through one the worst times. 😭❤️
I listened to the soundtrack for the new movie and they used the choir from 1:18 till 1:49 in it, as well as blending the score from the original with it.
I know some people might hate me for suggesting this but I'd like to see a TV live show of The Lion King based on the stage musical. I even imagine a cast in my mind. Keith David as Mufasa Gary Oldman as Scar (Would have said Alan Rickman if not for his recent death.) Jim Broadbent as Zazu Angela Bassett as Sarabi Billy Crystal as Timon Kenan Thompson as Pumbaa Aretha Franklin as Rafiki Benito Martinez as Banzai Tichina Arnold as Shenzi Mark Hamill as Ed (Using his Joker laugh) Not sure who would play Young or Adult Simba and Nala.
Victor Ibarra as Simba Jaclyn Carr as Nala Edgar Ibarra as Mufasa Ruby Arroyo as Sarabi Claire Carr as Sarafina Woody as Timon Buzz Lightyear as Pumbaa Shrek as Rafiki Peter Parker/Spider-Man (MCU) as Zazu Norman Osborn/Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) as Scar Zira (Lion King 2) as Shenzi Scar (The Lion King) as Banzai Nuka (Lion King 2) as Ed and more
That crescendo at the end. Perfection.
I wish they did the 6 minute long version of this song like the original soundtrack had. I can’t get enough of this
This song is literally the circle of life!! Chills! Simba becomes king, Simba and Nala have their own kid who Rafiki then lifts in the air to show the future king…😭😭😭😭 So amazing
Nala and simba's kid : her name is Kiara she is a girl and her story is in the lion king 2
wow I never realized that lol. It's a backwards oveture
My brother and I took our mother to this show when it was in town. She said it was the best Mother's Day gift she has received.
If anyone wanted to know what the Zulu translated into, here you go!
Translated lyrics:
Ndabe zitha (King of kings)
Nkosi yethu (Our king)
Mholi wezwe lethu (Ruler of our land)
Lefateshe la bonata rona ( This land of our ancestors)
Lea halalela (is holy)
Busa le lizwe bo (Rule this land) 3x
Lethu Busa ngoxolo (Rule with peace)
Is'khathi sifikile (The time has come)
Is'khathi busa iyo (It's time, rule)
Is'khathi sifikile (The time has come)
Busa lomhlaba (Rule this land)
Is'khathi sifikile (The time has come) 2x
Busa Simba (Rule, Simba) 2x
Hem na iyo 2x
Hem na nkosi bo (King of kings)
Busa Simba iyo (Rule, Simba)
Oh busa Simba iyo (Oh, rule Simba)
Oh busa nkosi bo (Rule, our King)
Busa Simba iyo (Rule, Simba)
Ubuse ngo thando (Rule with love) 2x
Ubuse ngo xolo (rule with peace)
Busa simba, busa Simba (Rule, Simba, rule, Simba)
Ubuse ngo xolo, Ubuse ngo thando (Rule with peace, rule with love) 2x
Ubuse ngo xolo
+Ashley Bui These are great! Just out of curiosity, where did you get these from? Thanks!
+Colarein I got it from this website: www.lionking.org/lyrics/OBCR/KingOfPrideRock.html
Thanks so much!
THANK YOU FOR TRANSLATING IT!!!!
Here are the times for Each part if anyone needs them :P
1:18
Ndabe zitha (King of kings)
Nkosi yethu (Our king)
Mholi wezwe lethu (Ruler of our land)
Lefateshe la bonata rona ( This land of our ancestors)
Lea halalela (is holy
1:50
Busa le lizwe bo (Rule this land) 3x
Lethu Busa ngoxolo (Rule with peace)
Is'khathi sifikile (The time has come)
Is'khathi busa iyo (It's time, rule)
Is'khathi sifikile (The time has come)
Busa lomhlaba (Rule this land
2:05
Is'khathi sifikile (The time has come) 2x
Busa Simba (Rule, Simba) 2x
2:10
Hem na iyo 2x
Hem na nkosi bo (King of kings)
Busa Simba iyo (Rule, Simba)
Oh busa Simba iyo (Oh, rule Simba)
Oh busa nkosi bo (Rule, our King)
Busa Simba iyo (Rule, Simba)
2:25
Ubuse ngo thando (Rule with love) 2x
Ubuse ngo xolo (rule with peace)
Busa simba, busa Simba (Rule, Simba, rule, Simba)
2:32
Ubuse ngo xolo, Ubuse ngo thando (Rule with peace, rule with love) 2x
Ubuse ngo xolo
:P
1:18...animated, live, or just even this recording. INSTANT TEARS every time!
trishnice heck yes
I am not alone 😭
I clicked on your time after I watched the whole video and cried again.
Thaheera Althaf same
0:00 does it for me
Props to the soprano chorus members hitting those high notes at 1:35! Wow!
EXACTLY
Lisa Haessler as a soprano i feel so loved by reading your comment
My God! I thought it was a violin at first! Sheesh!
My boys how would you even know what a violin actually sounds like?
I have never been tired of the lion king for 30 years it will never get old
well those were the most intense full-body chills i've ever gotten
BRO I CAME BACK TWO FULL YEARS LATER AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN LMAO
My boyfriend has been working away from home for two years. When he asked me to marry him, he played this song, and he said: “I’m coming back home” ❤️
I was looking for a comment like this. You should encourage him to play it again as you both exchange your vows.
I cried on this part when I saw it on Broadway
I nearly did.
Elizabeth McClam I did too
Same!
I did too. It was such a shot to the childhood.
I almost did, as I didn’t want the show to end! LOL
You guys know why I prefer this ending to the film’s ending? The guitar. I believe the guitar represents the raindrops that bring new life to Pride land. Sad but full of hope. Such a subtle but epic addition.
Hans Zimmer is number one!!! the instrumental on this aaaahhhhh!x
Lerato Hajie
Who else memorized the entire soundtrack?
Anyone?
Me. No shame.
+Celouis Tomlinson Beautiful Music, Huh?
+Joyful Jet the soundtrack?? I memorize the entire movie :(
+Joyful Jet Im glad there is people like you in this world
Giglia Peña Tobalina Same. You seem like you're a similar person.
Every time I listen to this song, I just feel as if I'm listening to it for the first time. Unspeakably amazing!!!
I feel like I'm going to cry at 1:17- 1:49 of this song. It makes me feel both happy and sad.
Jesse Wachs i know the feel i get teary eye to
Joshua Hollywell
Sarah Died
i promised myself that i wasn't gonna cry.
I have days like this, when I just miss helping to direct the show at my old middle school (I am in high school and I go back and help with their shows), and this was the final song which ended it. This is honestly my favourite piece of music in the show.
Love how the musical/movie starts with the circle of life and finishes with it - life continues on......
I had only shed a few tears in this show, until this song… sobbed 🥹
I saw this play twice, once when I was four and the other for my thirteenth birthday. It was the best play I've seen so far. And when I had gotten to this point of the play, I was in tears. The instrumental part is simply breathtaking.
LeahTriniteeMJLuv3
I have never seen this musical and I SO wish I could, but I absolutely love this soundtrack! Every song in it is amazing and so emotional and touching. This song here especially gives me chillbumps!
This soundtrack reminds me of my late grandfather and I can’t stop crying
My favorite song and a musical 🎼 score.
I'm honestly so blessed to be in this musical as Nala. I'm so excited for the shows and the music is just...so amazing and tear jerking. I struggle not to cry every time I listen to the soundtrack. I'm just so grateful and happy to be a part of the lion king family!
I have seen this show three times and When Simba begens to climb up Pride Rock that always makes me cry. I would love to be apart of this show even if its backsatge i would not care. I love this show
Maybe when Broadway will open?
Hopefully next year?
I'll be playing this on my head when I win my first Oscar
ooooh that ending is so satisfying!!
When I saw this on Broadway, I broke down! Just started weeping
I love this album❤❤❤💯
the best song in the whole show love the lion king NOW FOREVER ALWAYS
"All my life that has been leading up to this moment, was worth it, every last second. now I'm truly blessed."
-Jontron
Getting closer to graduating from high school. I play this song and my brain fills my head with memories of my high school years. It’s so sad but damn what a time it’s been.
Whenever I hear king of pride rock I have tears that build up because I have to play older simba and put loss of family in my performance. Originally I didn’t experience loss of a family member but when we shut down everything during quarantine my pop died. After that we continued the performance and instantly I had my character figured out. But nonetheless I still have heavy emotional connection with this show
man...you could feel the power in this music as well as the broadway musical...whoa O_O
What a wonderful and awesome Broadway show 😀.
THIS MADE ME CRY SO BEAUTIFUL
when I saw The Lion King in London, I absolutely loved it. It was new years day (2019). Listening to it makes me so happy! I'd listen to this rather than anything else!
The orchestra at the beginning speaks to me
I just LOVE this bit of music
I get so inspired working on my art when I listen to this music.
Such unique voices
just listened to this whole soundtrack...Amazing
I cried so much watching this in birmingham last week, such amazing actors/singers/dancers. On the end beat, the stage goes black and everyone stood up! Fantastic!
AWESOME!!!
this song is awesome.... it when simba takes over and it's beautiful
Beautiful Music 🎶.
(1:18) Where the masterpiece begins.
Hey, us lowly Pit Orchestra people work hard too!
Paige Lord the masterpiece of 25 years ago this year.
“King of Pride Rock/Circle of Life (Finale)”
Music by Hans Zimmer & Elton John
Lyrics by Lebo M & Tim Rice
(C) 1994, 1997 The Walt Disney Company
@@Syndie702 Thank you for your service
I will never forget seeing this and sobbing and being so happy! And had been in a production of it...its just amazing
on closing night we all gathered in the dressing rooms and listened to this just so we could cry on stage. this show is such a magical experience and i miss it so much
I saw it in Atlanta the 17th and it was great! I loved the music and singing!
This music has helped me find myself again
Saw it in Chicago and I remember it very well, love it!!!!
Well, time to start the soundtrack over again :)
Such a beautiful song. So moving. It actually makes me get emotional.
This musical will never get old no matter how many times I see it. I'd do anything to be in a performance of it xD
I heard the high part and started weeping. Agh its so amazingly breathtakeing! :-)
My brother is rejoicing from heaven
I played the adult Simba in my highschool production (JR. Version) and everytime I hear the end of this I cry. It's emotional to watch it but when you play it my god I don't think there wasn't a show I didn't cry when I would walk up pride rock. I was also coming out as gay to my family at the time which didn't go as planned and playing a strong character who stands tall even after all the shit he's been through was super cathartic for me. Although Simba isn't a real character and is literally an animal lol he helped me get through one the worst times. 😭❤️
love this song.
Saw this about 6 months ago... absolutely phenomenal
Kings and Queens of Earth! We were born to rule!
THE NEW LION KING REMAKE TRAILER BROUGHT ME HERE!
I played a performance as a giraffe with this song in a concert of my school, it was amazing!
SO MANY CHILLS
I'm crying.
dude same
I'm going to see The Lion King on Broadway this Saturday as my birthday gift from my friend
It's my very first time seeing it
I'm so excited!😍
This get me even more excited when the ad that plays is for the stage show of The Lion King 😁😁😁🦁🦓🐘
I love this reprise
Unbelievably Amazing, got to see it in Seattle.
They changed the song at the end! At 2:45 they start singing "it's the circle of life"
My aunt took me to go see the lion king on Broadway Friday night in north little rock it was awesome
I don’t care how popular frozen is the lion king is the goat!
I love what you do!
it's so amazing
Man, I hope this version of "King of Pride Rock" will be used in the new movie version!
I listened to the soundtrack for the new movie and they used the choir from 1:18 till 1:49 in it, as well as blending the score from the original with it.
ROAR 1:50
I can't handle the amazing singing in this...
Hnnnngh chills. Too many chills.
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even a coat is useless
I love the musical!!
Goosebumps ❤️
I saw this when it came to the Bushnell. Such an amazing show!
I know some people might hate me for suggesting this but I'd like to see a TV live show of The Lion King based on the stage musical. I even imagine a cast in my mind.
Keith David as Mufasa
Gary Oldman as Scar (Would have said Alan Rickman if not for his recent death.)
Jim Broadbent as Zazu
Angela Bassett as Sarabi
Billy Crystal as Timon
Kenan Thompson as Pumbaa
Aretha Franklin as Rafiki
Benito Martinez as Banzai
Tichina Arnold as Shenzi
Mark Hamill as Ed (Using his Joker laugh)
Not sure who would play Young or Adult Simba and Nala.
Harry Styles as Adult Simba
+Niall Bieber please no! That doesn't even make sense
Let's remember that people have to sing...
Personally I'd love to see the same lady do Rafiki...
and Harry Styles ummm no
it's the circle of life not the circle of circus
*CRIES BECAUSE SNAPE/ALAN RICKMAN*
not gunna lie---i saw this show and i was tearing up at this point. ugh so emotional and amazing. and just ahhh this show was awesome!
Am I weird for pretending to be Simba ascending Pride Rock and roaring when this song comes on? (I'm 29, for context)
Not at all.
Unbelievably amazing
I would love to see this play on Disney+
Oh! That would be awesome! I really want that to happen.
What a great show! We just saw it in South Bend, IN the week before the virus closed down the world. Love & peace to all❗️☮️
Wow! Stunning!
That kind of give me goosebumps. Due to the broadway promo on the lion king 2 on tape.
Victor Ibarra as Simba
Jaclyn Carr as Nala
Edgar Ibarra as Mufasa
Ruby Arroyo as Sarabi
Claire Carr as Sarafina
Woody as Timon
Buzz Lightyear as Pumbaa
Shrek as Rafiki
Peter Parker/Spider-Man (MCU) as Zazu
Norman Osborn/Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) as Scar
Zira (Lion King 2) as Shenzi
Scar (The Lion King) as Banzai
Nuka (Lion King 2) as Ed
and more
Rafiki: It Is Time
Mufasa's Voice: Remember
Simba: Roarrrrrrr
Lionesses: Roarrrrrrrrrrr
this is the best show that I've never seen in my life! period. :-)
PERFECTION 💜
Amo esta canción
OMG I watched it in London! 😍😍😍😍
Sawe it today in Broadway...what a wonder
17 people were rooting for Scar
Yes.
Rest in peace king Mufasa 🦁
It sounds like a Shadowlands reprise as well, at the beginning. Perhaps Lightland?
Yea it does
WalkthroughHorde lightland-LOL!!!