Hakuna Matata
Billy Eichner Lyrics

Hakuna matata! What a wonderful phrase!
An expression of joy and positivity

Hakuna matata! It ain't no passing craze!
Hakuna matata means no worries and is a timeless philosophy

It means no worries, for the rest of your days
Hakuna matata is a problem-free philosophy for life

It's our problem-free philosophy
Hakuna matata is a philosophy that helps in removing worries

Hakuna matata?
A rhetorical question to reinforce the meaning and importance of Hakuna matata

Yeah, it's our motto
Hakuna matata is a guiding principle for living

What's a motto?
A lighthearted joke to initiate a conversation about the importance of mottos

Nothin', what's the motto with you?
A witty comeback provoking a positive response and highlighting the importance of a positive and carefree outlook on life

Ace! Boom!
An enthusiastic expression of agreement for the problem-free philosophy of Hakuna matata

Those two words will solve all your problems
Hakuna matata is all you need to solve your problems

Why, when he was a young warthog
Starting the story of Pumbaa's journey to discovering Hakuna matata

When I was a young warthog
Pumbaa recalls his past and how Hakuna matata helped him

How you feelin'?
A question that shows empathy and displays the sensitive side of Pumbaa

It's an emotional story
The story of how Pumbaa discovered Hakuna matata has an emotional appeal

He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal
Pumbaa realizes that he is not accepted by others due to his body odor

He could clear the Savannah after every meal
Pumbaa's flatulence problem is so severe that it drives people away

I'm a sensitive soul, although I seem thick-skinned
Despite appearing strong, Pumbaa is emotional and sensitive

And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind
Pumbaa's friends did not accept him for who he is and this caused him pain

I was always here for you, and I resent that
Pumbaa feels betrayed by his friends for not accepting him for who he is and being unable to see his true value

And, oh, the shame!
Pumbaa feels ashamed of his body odor and flatulence

Yes, he was ashamed
Pumbaa is ashamed of himself for his perceived flaws

I thought of changin' my name!
Pumbaa's shame is so great that he even considered changing his identity

I mean, to what? Brad?
A lighthearted joke to ease the tension and highlight the absurdity of changing one's name

And I got downhearted
Pumbaa's self-esteem and confidence were affected by his perceived flaws

Every time that I farted
Pumbaa's flatulence problem was a constant source of embarrassment and social ostracization

Are you gonna stop me?
A rhetorical question meant to provoke a positive response that shows acceptance and love regardless of flaws

No, I'm not, you disgust me!
A lighthearted joke that shows acceptance and love for Pumbaa regardless of his flaws

One more time
An expression of joy and positivity

But we're just getting in the groove
An expression of joy and excitement that the song is just getting started

Oh, no, I think we did it
An expression of satisfaction and accomplishment that the song was successful in conveying the message of Hakuna matata

I think we got this one
An expression of confidence that the message of Hakuna matata was conveyed successfully

Yeah, you've grown four-hundred pounds since we started
A lighthearted joke that shows the passage of time during the song

Meanwhile, I look exactly the same
A lighthearted joke that shows the contrast in how the two have changed over time

Will you tell him to stop?
A request to stop singing from one character to another

You insisted we sing this song
A justification for the singing of the song and placing the responsibility on another character

I insisted? You started singing it!
A playful response to the accusation and showing that both characters are equally responsible for the singing of the song

Well, it's our signature song, we shouldn't be sharing it!
An expression of possessiveness and pride for their signature song

It means no worries
Reinforcing the message of Hakuna matata

Oh, now he's riffing, Pumbaa, this is a nightmare
A lighthearted joke that shows how the song is becoming longer and more complex

It actually is kinda getting better
An ironic response to the previous line that the song is getting worse and more complicated