That track won a Grammy Award and became an international 40 hit in many countries while also being featured in several films. Later singles with significant airplay include "You All Dat", "Move It Like This", and "Best Years of Our Lives" among others. Yet their commercial fortunes came in fits and starts after the 2002 album 'Move It Like This'. While barely releasing any more material, they toured often during the past decade, finally becoming a dormant project over the past several years as its members pursued other endeavors. This changed in October 2015 when a rejuvenated group released the album 'Ride With Me'.
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Hakuna Matata
Baha Men Lyrics
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Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata
Oooooohhhhh
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
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
N/A
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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.