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Disney- Aladdin Lyrics
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Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
Night and the spirit of life calling
Oh, oh, iyo, mamela
And the voice with the fear of a child answers
Iyo iyo, mamela
Hear these words and have faith
Oh, oh, iyo
Have faith
Hela hey mamela, hela hey mamela
Hela hey mamela, hela hey mamela
He lives in you, he lives in me
He watches over everything we see
Into the waters, into the truth
In your reflection, he lives in you
Dream, and the voice in the wind whispers
Iyo mamela
Wait, there's no mountain too great
Hear these words and have faith, oh, oh, iyo
He lives in you, he lives in me
He watches over everything we see
Into the waters, into the truth
In your reflection, he lives in you
Ingonyama nengw' enamabale
Ingonyama nengw' enamabale
He lives in you, he lives in me
He watches over everything we see
Into the water, into the truth
In your reflection, he lives in you
He lives in you, oh yeah, he lives in me
He watches over everything we see
Into the water, into the truth
In your reflection, he lives, he lives, he lives, he lives in you
He lives, he lives, he lives in you
He watches over everything we see
The song "He Lives in You" from Disney's Aladdin is a powerful and uplifting anthem about the enduring legacy and spirit of those who have come before us. The opening verse features the Swahili phrase "Ingonyama nengw' enamabala," which translates to "A lion and a leopard come to this open place." This sets the stage for the rest of the song's message, which is all about the idea that the spirit of those who have passed away lives on within us, watching over us and guiding us on our journey through life.
The ensuing verses highlight this theme in different ways, with lines like "He lives in you, he watches over everything we see," and "In your reflection, he lives in you." The song's bridge brings these ideas together with a message of hope and encouragement, urging the listener to have faith and trust in the power of the human spirit to overcome any obstacle: "Wait, there's no mountain too great/Hear these words and have faith."
Line by Line Meaning
Ingonyama nengw' enamabala
The spirit of life is calling, represented by the majestic lion, king of all animals
Night and the spirit of life calling
The call of the spirit of life is strongest at night, when everything is quiet and still
Oh, oh, iyo, mamela
The call is urgent and must be listened to
And the voice with the fear of a child answers
We may hesitate to answer the call, but ultimately we must face our fears and respond
Wait, there's no mountain too great
We must have faith in ourselves and our abilities, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles
Hela hey mamela, hela hey mamela
The call of the spirit of life continues, urging us forward
He lives in you, he lives in me
The spirit of life is not just external, but lives within us all
He watches over everything we see
The spirit of life is omnipresent, always watching and guiding us
Into the waters, into the truth
We must delve deep within ourselves and confront our deepest truths
In your reflection, he lives in you
The spirit of life is reflected in our deepest selves
Dream, and the voice in the wind whispers
Our dreams can also be a source of guidance from the spirit of life
He lives in you, oh yeah, he lives in me
The spirit of life is a part of all of us, regardless of our differences
He lives, he lives, he lives in you
The spirit of life is eternal and always present within us
He watches over everything we see
The spirit of life is ever vigilant and always guiding us, even in the face of adversity
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mark Mancina, Lebohang Morake, Jay Rifkin
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