Queen of the Jungle
[Disney] Lyrics

Oh the lions called the king of the jungle
The male lion is traditionally known as the king of the jungle.

But what about the lioness his mate
Often overlooked is the important role of the female lion in the pride.

While he is sleeping through the night
The male lion spends much of his time sleeping and resting.

She is hunting with no light
The female lion is responsible for hunting and providing food for the pride.

And brings him home his breakfast on the plate
Despite being the primary hunter, the female lion often shares her catch with the male.

No need for her to wear a crown
The female lion doesn't require any external recognition for her vital role in the pride.

Or it might only slow her down
Any added adornment might hinder the female lion in carrying out her duties.

Long live the queen of the jungle
A call to recognize and honor the important role of the female lion.

Without her there could never be a king
The male lion's success is dependent on the female lion's efforts.

For every little king to be
Every male lion starts out as a cub in a family group or pride.

Starts out in a family
Family, and particularly the mother lion, are crucial in raising and training young lions.

And from his mama learns important things
Young lions learn key survival and hunting skills from their mothers.

So if you're tired of being small
This is a call to young lions to learn and grow.

And if you plan to grow it all
To realize their potential, young lions need to learn from their mothers – the successful queen of the jungle.

You listen to the queen of the jungle
Once again, a recognition of the critical role of the female lion in the success and growth of the pride.

Never hit a bigger cat
Advice to young lions to exercise caution and respect for larger and more dominant animals.

Never call a rhino fat
Another reminder to young lions to avoid provoking other animals, including rhinoceroses.

The less you say the more you have to eat
This line encourages young lions to conserve their energy through remaining quiet when not necessary.

Don't forget to wash your face
Personal hygiene is also important, and young lions should groom themselves regularly.

And keep your paws in your own space
Understanding boundaries is noteworthy for lions in the pride.

And watch for thorns that might get in your feet
Even seemingly small threats, like thorns, can be problematic for lions.

While the king is surely big and strong and handsome (roar!)
A playful note referencing the impressive physicality of male lions.

But what about his quick and agile bride
Drawing attention to the queen of the jungle's more subtle, yet vital attributes.

While he naps the day away
The male lion often spends his time resting and conserving his energy.

She tends the cubs and helps them play
The female lion is responsible for caring for and raising her offspring.

You have to wonder where's his sense of pride
Reflection on the fact that despite being called 'king,' the male lion is heavily reliant on the female for his well-being.

While he is shiny teeth and thrown
More emphasis on the physicality and outward appearance of the male lion.

She takes care of things back home
Emphasizing that the female lion is responsible for much of the behind-the-scenes work in the pride.

Long live the queen of the jungle
Again, an appeal to recognize and honor the queen of the jungle.

Long live the queen
Final repetition to drive home the critical role of the female lion.

Jungle queen
A final honorific for the queen of the jungle.