Lion
David Polansky Lyrics
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Behold his Regal Countenance!
Behold the one we've come to call
The King of the Jungle!
Behold her stately gait!
Observe her grace and dignity!
A proper Queen for him we call
The King of the Jungle!
Sent all their cubs beside.
May well be proud to form the lion family
Called the pride!
The lion and the lioness
Sent all their cubs beside.
May well be proud to form the lion family
Called the pride!
The lyrics of David Polansky's song "Lion" present a majestic and awe-inspiring picture of the king and queen of the jungle. In the first stanza, the singer marvels at the lion's "noble mane" and "regal countenance," suggesting the lion's appearance is majestic and deserving of respect. The second stanza shifts the focus to the lioness, observing her "stately gait" and "grace and dignity," fitting for a proper mate to the king. The third and fourth stanzas highlight the importance of family in the lion's pride, as the lion and lioness send out their cubs to form the lion family or pride, which they can be proud of. The repetition of the lion and lioness sending out their cubs emphasizes the importance of family and unity in the pride, adding depth to the poem.
Overall, the lyrics of "Lion" underscore the strength, power, and beauty of the lion and lioness, as well as their loving family bond. The use of royal language ("noble," "regal," and "queen") emphasizes the lion's status as the king of the jungle, while the mention of the pride reinforces that strength is found in their community, as well.
Line by Line Meaning
Behold his noble mane!
Look at his impressive and majestic hair!
Behold his Regal Countenance!
Observe his majestic and dignified expression!
Behold the one we've come to call
The King of the Jungle!
Witness the magnificent creature that we refer to as the ruler of the wilderness!
Behold her stately gait!
Observe her dignified and majestic walk!
Observe her grace and dignity!
Take notice of her elegance and poise!
A proper Queen for him we call
The King of the Jungle!
She is a suitable mate to be called the Queen of the wilderness alongside him!
The lion and the lioness
Sent all their cubs beside.
The male and female lions have sent all their offspring next to them.
May well be proud to form the lion family
Called the pride!
They can rightfully take pride in forming a group of lions known as the pride!
Writer(s): DAVID S. POLANSKY
Contributed by Grayson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.