Only solo hit was "Cool Night". Has 10 solo albums. Son of legendary film composer John Williams
Hakuna Matata
Joseph Williams Lyrics
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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
Why, when he was a young warthog
When I was a young warthog
Very nice
Thanks
He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal
He could clear the Savannah after every meal
I'm a sensitive soul, though I seem thick skinned
And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind
And oh, the shame
(He was ashamed)
Thought of changin' my name
(Oh, what's in a name?)
And I got downhearted
(How did you feel?)
Every time that I-
Hey, Pumbaa, not in front of the kids
Oh, sorry
Hakuna Matata
What a wonderful phrase
Hakuna Matata
Ain't no passing craze
It means no worries
For the rest of your days
Yeah, sing it, kid
It's our problem free philosophy
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna Matata
Hakuna
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) Hakuna matata
Hakuna matata
Hakuna matata
Hakuna matata
Hakuna matata, 'tata, 'tata, hahaha
The song "Hakuna Matata" is a popular hit from the 1994 Disney classic film, The Lion King. The title itself is in Swahili and means "no worries." The opening lines of the song serve as a catchy chorus, repeating the phrase "Hakuna Matata," and emphasizing that it is not a mere trend but a timeless and enduring philosophy.
The song is initially introduced by the characters Timon (a meerkat) and Pumbaa (a warthog) who explain how they discovered and embraced the "Hakuna Matata" mindset. They sing about their previous concerns and problems in life and reveal how they overcame them with this carefree method of living. The song also features the lines where Pumbaa confesses his insecurity about his smell, which made him feel ashamed and how changing his name would fix everything.
The song serves as a turning point in the movie, marking Simba's maturation from a naive and carefree cub into a strong and responsible leader. Through the teachings of Timon and Pumbaa, Simba learned to let go of his past traumas and embrace a "Hakuna Matata" perspective as he moves forward with his life and destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
Hakuna Matata
Don't worry
What a wonderful phrase
It's a wonderful catchphrase
Ain't no passing craze
It's not just a fad, it's timeless
It means no worries
It eliminates the feeling of uneasiness
For the rest of your days
Forever
It's our problem-free philosophy
It's a way of thinking that gets rid of problems
Why, when he was a young warthog
Back when the main character was younger
When I was a young warthog
When he was younger
Very nice
Good
Thanks
Thank you
He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal
He didn't smell good
He could clear the Savannah after every meal
His smell was strong enough to scare off animals
I'm a sensitive soul, though I seem thick-skinned
He's emotional, despite how he may seem tough
And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind
He was saddened that his friends avoided his smell
And oh, the shame
He was embarrassed
(He was ashamed)
Embarrassed
Thought of changin' my name
Thinking of changing his name to avoid embarrassment
(Oh, what's in a name?)
Questioning the importance of a name
And I got downhearted
He felt sad
(How did you feel?)
Asked how he felt
Every time that I-
Every time he thought about his smell
Hey, Pumbaa, not in front of the kids
Don't say that in front of the children
Oh, sorry
Apologizing
Yeah, sing it, kid
Encouraging the child to sing along
Hakuna matata (Hakuna matata)
Don't worry
(Hakuna matata) Hakuna matata (Hakuna matata)
Don't worry
(Hakuna matata) Hakuna matata
Don't worry
Hakuna matata
Don't worry
Hakuna matata, 'tata, 'tata, hahaha
Don't worry, friendship, laughter
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elton John, Tim Rice
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