The Lion King
Joseph Williams Sally Dworsky Lyrics


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I can see what's happening
(What?)
And they don't have a clue
(Who?)
They'll fall in love and here's the bottom line
Our trio's down to two
(Oh)
Ze sweet caress of twilight
There's magic everywhere
And with all this romantic atmosphere
Disaster's in the air

Can you feel the love tonight?
The peace the evening brings
The world, for once, in perfect harmony
With all its living things

So many things to tell her
But how to make her see
The truth about my past? Impossible!
She'd turn away from me

He's holding back, he's hiding
But what, I can't decide
Why won't he be the king I know he is
The king I see inside?

Can you feel the love tonight?
The peace the evening brings
The world, for once, in perfect harmony
With all its living things
Can you feel the love tonight?
You needn't look too far
Stealing through the night's uncertainties
Love is where they are

And if he falls in love tonight
It can be assumed

His carefree days with us are history





In short, our pal is doomed

Overall Meaning

These beautiful, emotional lyrics from the song "Can You Feel The Love Tonight?" describe the feelings of two characters falling in love amidst a background of magic and tension. The first verse sets the scene, with one character watching two others falling in love without realizing it. The second verse brings in the romantic atmosphere, highlighting the tension and risk that come with falling in love. The chorus shares the beautiful feeling of love in the air, a moment of perfect harmony in the world. The third verse changes perspective, with one character wanting to declare their love to the other but unable to share the truth about their past, leading to fears of rejection. The final chorus emphasizes that despite the uncertainty and risk, love is worth pursuing, even if it means giving up the carefree days of the past.


Overall, these lyrics capture the timeless themes of love and risk, presented in a beautiful Disney song. The tension and vulnerability of falling in love are beautifully portrayed, along with the risk and fear of rejection. The chorus and the romantic atmosphere serve to heighten the emotion and power of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I can see what's happening
I can perceive the event that's unfolding


(What?)
Asking for more information to clarify the situation


And they don't have a clue
They have no idea what's happening


(Who?)
Asking for the identity of the people involved


They'll fall in love and here's the bottom line
They will inevitably fall in love, that's the reality of the situation


Our trio's down to two
The group of three has now become two people


Ze sweet caress of twilight
The gentle touch of dusk


There's magic everywhere
The surroundings are filled with enchantment


And with all this romantic atmosphere
Despite the romantic mood


Disaster's in the air
There's a sense of impending doom


Can you feel the love tonight?
Can you sense the affection in the air tonight?


The peace the evening brings
The calmness that night time offers


The world, for once, in perfect harmony
The world is in complete harmony at this moment


With all its living things
Including all living creatures


So many things to tell her
There's an overwhelming desire to share everything with her


But how to make her see
But the question remains, how can she understand?


The truth about my past? Impossible!
It's impossible to reveal the truth about my past to her


She'd turn away from me
She would reject me


He's holding back, he's hiding
He's not being completely honest


But what, I can't decide
But I'm not sure what he's hiding


Why won't he be the king I know he is
Why won't he become the king he's destined to be?


The king I see inside?
The king I know he has the potential to become?


You needn't look too far
You don't have to search too hard


Stealing through the night's uncertainties
Navigating through the unpredictability of the night


Love is where they are
Love is present where they are


And if he falls in love tonight
And if he happens to fall in love tonight


It can be assumed
It's safe to assume


His carefree days with us are history
His days of being carefree with us are over


In short, our pal is doomed
In summary, our friend is probably in trouble




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Comments from YouTube:

@honelynlait1240

I couldn't believe my ears to find out that the singing voice of adult Simba was singer of my favorite band TOTO, no wonder I hear some familiarity. I couldn't be so proud!! Of Joseph Williams. Bravo!!!!

@ReggaeSunshine1

Mmmmhmmmm I was so in love with adult Simba's singing voice, back when I was a kid. His voice is dreamy ❤Then later in my teens I found out, he is the lead singer in Toto. Joseph my beloved

@KBAFourthtime

Happy big 6-O, Joseph Williams.

@chamberlain8857

Nice vid

@joziebrenner7014

0:37

@TheReaverOfDarkness

Doesn't sound like Joseph Williams to me. Can anyone provide a link to him sounding similar in anything else?

@kmc_rta

Sounds like when he sings Lea when he was on Toto

@TheReaverOfDarkness

@@kmc_rta Sort of, but I'm still not hearing it.

@mariooyaizu1531

@@TheReaverOfDarkness 1:01

@TheReaverOfDarkness

@@mariooyaizu1531 Yeah, I know. But it doesn't sound the same as anything else he's made.

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