Hakuna Matata
Baha Men Lyrics


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Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata
Oooooohhhhh
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata

When I was a cool young one
(When he was a cool young one)
I worked in the colony payin' 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 along
All that I needed
Was to have heeded

Hakuna Matata
What a wonderful phrase
Hakuna matata
Ain't no passing craze
It means no worries
For the rest of your days
It's our 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 while the other one stood still

Take my word
I have heard
All that I needed
Is to have heeded

Hakuna Matata
What a wonderful phrase, yeah
Hakuna matata
Ain't no passin' craze
It means no worries
For the rest of your days
It's our problem free
Philosophy
Hakuna Matata

Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata

Hakuna Matata
I hoped we have conveyed
Don't hafta bust, get out of the sun
It's much cooler in the shade
Some say it's just a waste of time
But they don't realize
That the view is nothing but a crime
We're all creatures world wise

Hakuna Matata
(Hakuna Matata)
Hakuna Matata
(Hakuna Matata)
It means no worries
(It means no worries man)
It's our problem free
Philosophy
Hakuna matata

Hakuna Matata
What a wonderful phrase, yeah
Hakuna Matata
(yeah, yeah)
Ain't no passing craze
(yeah)
It means mo worries
For the rest of your days
It's our problem free
(It's our problem free)
Philosophy
(philosophy)
Hakuna Matata
(Hakuna Matata)
What a wonderful phrase, yeah
Hakuna Matata
Ain't no passing craze
(hey)
It means no worries




(means no worries)
For the rest of your days

Overall Meaning

The song "Hakuna Matata" by Baha Men is a song that emphasizes a carefree lifestyle. The phrase "Hakuna Matata" is taken from Swahili, which translates to "there are no worries." The song highlights the importance of not taking life too seriously and not being bothered by the little things. The lyrics describe the singer's personal journey and how he came to embrace the Hakuna Matata philosophy. The singer reflects on his past and how he used to live his life, working hard and accepting the status quo, but now he has come to realize that life is too short to worry about every little thing.


The first verse describes the singer's younger days, where he worked hard and accepted life as it came. He accepted society's views that a young man's life was meant to be a grind. However, the singer eventually realizes that he was wrong and that all he needed was the carefree and worry-free mindset of Hakuna Matata. The second verse describes how the singer used to be shallow, and that he did not take time to reflect on life. However, with age and experience, he has come to appreciate the beauty of Hakuna Matata.


Line by Line Meaning

Hakuna Matata
No worries


Hakuna Matata
No worries


Hakuna Matata
No worries


Hakuna Matata
No worries


Hakuna Matata
No worries


Hakuna Matata
No worries


Oooooohhhhh
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Hakuna Matata
No worries


Hakuna Matata
No worries


When I was a cool young one
When he was young and naive


I worked in the colony payin' my dues
Worked hard and did his time


Accepting without question the prevailing views
Never questioned authority


That a young man's life was one long grind
Believed life was a never-ending struggle


Diggin' holes standing guard till it crossed my mind
Realized there was more to life than work


I was wrong, all along
Admitted his mistake


All that I needed
All he needed was


Was to have heeded
To listen closely


Hakuna Matata
No worries


What a wonderful phrase
A great saying


Hakuna matata
No worries


Ain't no passing craze
Not just a fad


It means no worries
It indicates an easygoing attitude


For the rest of your days
For life


It's our problem free
A solution for all our problems


Philosophy
A way of thinking


When I was a shallow youth
When he was young and superficial


Cool calm reflection I was never that good
Never reflected on his life


I was a pawn in the game I saw no trees for the wood
Felt like a small player in the big picture


My future stretched behind me I was over the hill
Thought he had no future left


I put my best foot forward while the other one stood still
Only made a half-hearted effort


Take my word
Take my advice


I have heard
This is what I've learned


It means no worries man
No problems


It's our problem free
A solution for all our problems


Hakuna matata
No worries


What a wonderful phrase, yeah
A great saying


Ain't no passin' craze
Not just a fad


It means no worries
It indicates an easygoing attitude


For the rest of your days
For life


It's our problem free
A solution for all our problems


Philosophy
A way of thinking


I hoped we have conveyed
I hope we've made clear


Don't hafta bust, get out of the sun
Don't have to work hard, relax


It's much cooler in the shade
It's easier in the shade


Some say it's just a waste of time
Some people say it's not worth it


But they don't realize
They don't understand


That the view is nothing but a crime
Negative view is harmful


We're all creatures world wise
We're all worldly creatures


Hakuna Matata
No worries


It means no worries
It indicates an easygoing attitude


It's our problem free
A solution for all our problems


Philosophy
A way of thinking


Hakuna Matata
No worries


What a wonderful phrase, yeah
A great saying


Ain't no passing craze
Not just a fad


It means mo worries
No problems


For the rest of your days
For life


It's our problem free
A solution for all our problems


Philosophy
A way of thinking


What a wonderful phrase, yeah
A great saying


Hakuna Matata
No worries


Ain't no passing craze
Not just a fad


It means no worries
It indicates an easygoing attitude


For the rest of your days
For life




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elton John, Tim Rice

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Comments from YouTube:

MusicLover_KB

Wow I am pleasantly surprised here. Baha Men did a great job covering this song and who knew that they could show off their vocal range this well? Easily the best DisneyMania cover of Hakuna Matata

Carmine Crincoli

I agreed!

Robert Breschard

Is this in the movie

MusicLover_KB

@Robert Breschard Their version of the song? Nah

chihaya ayase

It's 2020 and I still love this song (and album) more than most recent songs

Joe Yaroch

How I miss these guys, they're so much better than most of the music groups today

Neo-Xgray87

Agreed.

Jasmine Dickerson

This is Jasmine Dickerson

Carmine Crincoli

Agreed!

Arael Songheart

Yeah. They’re so underrated since all they’re really known for is “who let the dogs out.” But if you actually listen to them they’re really good setting aside their one hit wonder. They have such wonderful voices.

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