He has appeared in many roles since, but is best known as the sinister voice of Lord Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy. Darth Vader was portrayed in costume by Dave Prowse in the original trilogy, with Jones dubbing Vader's dialogue in postproduction. At his own request, he was originally uncredited for the first two released films:
“ When Linda Blair did the girl in The Exorcist, they hired Mercedes McCambridge to do the voice of the devil coming out of her. And there was controversy as to whether Mercedes should get credit. I was one who thought no, she was just special effects. So when it came to Darth Vader, I said, no I'm just special effects. But it became so identified that by the third one, I thought, OK I've been denying it, I've been saying it sounds like the uncola nut guy Holder. Geoffrey Holder! ... But for the third one, I said OK, I'll let them put my name on it. ”
While many assume he is the uncredited, briefly heard voice of Darth Vader at the conclusion of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Jones, when specifically asked if he had supplied the voice, either newly or from a previous recording, told Newsday, "You'd have to ask Lucas about that. I don't know". Matthew Wood, a sound technician for the film who also voiced General Grievous, claims that the voice is indeed Jones'.
Over the years, James Earl Jones reprised his role as the voice of Vader several times: He credited in the movie Robots with the voice of Lord Darth Vader from a voice module. He also vocally appeared as Vader in the comedy film The Benchwarmers and the video game Monopoly Star Wars.
i'm home
James Earl Jones Lyrics
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Rises and falls like the Sun
One day, Simba
The Sun will set on my time here
And will rise with you as the new king
Simba
I'm here, mother, I'm home
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In "I'm Home", James Earl Jones, Donald Glover, and Alfre Woodard sings about the circle of life and the passing of the king's time as ruler. The lyrics suggest that even the greatest kings will eventually fall and be replaced by a new generation. Simba, the future king, is mourning the loss of his father and feeling the weight of taking over as the new leader. The phrase "the Sun will set on my time here" indicates that the current king's reign is ending, and he is passing the torch to Simba.
As the song progresses, Simba reassures his mother that he is ready to take on the responsibility of being the new king. He proclaims, "I'm here, mother, I'm home", indicating that he is ready to step up and lead his people. The use of the word "home" suggests that he has found his true calling and that he is now in the right place at the right time.
"I'm Home" touches on themes of responsibility, destiny, and the importance of leadership. The lyrics are relevant not only to the plot of The Lion King but to the universal concept of the generational passing of the torch.
Line by Line Meaning
The king's time as ruler
The duration of a king's reign is akin to the rise and fall of the sun
Rises and falls like the Sun
Just as the sun has a daily cycle of appearing and disappearing, so does a king's reign have its period of prosperity and decline
One day, Simba
Inevitably, a new generation will take over the throne
The Sun will set on my time here
My reign will come to an end eventually
And will rise with you as the new king
But you will take my place as the new king and carry on the legacy
Simba
Name of the future king
I'm here, mother, I'm home
I have returned to where I belong and to my rightful place, as a son to my mother
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: Jeff Nathanson
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