Hakuna Matata
Nathan Lane Ernie Sabella Jason Weaver & 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 joyful celebration of a carefree and worry-free attitude, as espoused by the film's characters, Timon and Pumbaa. The lyrics suggest that rather than being preoccupied with the stressful aspects of life, it's essential to live in the present moment and enjoy life as it comes. The phrase "Hakuna Matata" is Swahili and loosely translates to "no worries" or "no problem."
The first verse of the song emphasizes that "Hakuna Matata" is not a fleeting trend but a timeless and enduring philosophy. It assures the listeners that adopting an attitude of "No Worries" will lead to a happy, worry-free life. The following verse suggests that problems can be taken care of by simply not worrying about them instead of troubling oneself with their solutions. The playful and colorful lyrics describe Pumbaa's experience of being an outcast due to his unpleasant smell and how he overcomes his fear by adopting the "Hakuna Matata" philosophy.
The song is also a reflection of the African influence in the movie. The use of Swahili words and references to African wildlife creates a sense of authenticity and underpins the movie's themes of friendship, bravery, and adventure. The upbeat melody and funny lyrics make it a catchy tune that has won the hearts of both children and adults alike.
Line by Line Meaning
Hakuna Matata
It is a Swahili phrase that means "no worries"
What a wonderful phrase
It's a great expression
Ain't no passing craze
It's not just a trend, it's something to live by
It means no worries
It implies that there are no problems or things to be anxious about
For the rest of your days
It's a lifetime of being free from worries
It's our problem free philosophy
It's a way of seeing life without any troubles
Why, when he was a young warthog
Pumbaa reminisces about his past
When I was a young warthog
Pumbaa is talking about himself when he was young
Very nice
It was good
Thanks
Expressing gratitude
He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal
Pumbaa realizes that his stink is not attracting anyone
He could clear the Savannah after every meal
His odor is very strong and unpleasant
I'm a sensitive soul, though I seem thick skinned
Pumbaa seems tough, but he has feelings
And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind
Pumbaa is upset that his closest friends don't like his smell
And oh, the shame
Pumbaa is embarrassed
(He was ashamed)
Pumbaa feels disgrace
Thought of changin' my name
Pumbaa thinks of changing his identity to avoid his odor issue
(Oh, what's in a name?)
It's a rhetorical question suggesting that a name does not solve Pumbaa's problem.
And I got downhearted
Pumbaa got discouraged
(How did you feel?)
Timon asks Pumbaa how he felt
Hey, Pumbaa, not in front of the kids
Timon interrupts Pumbaa so that the children don't hear anything inappropriate
It's our problem free philosophy
It's a belief that no problems exist
Hakuna Matata
It is a Swahili phrase that means "no worries"
Yeah, sing it, kid
Timon encourages Simba to sing the Hakuna Matata phrase
Hakuna matata (Hakuna matata)
it is repeated to reinforce the meaning of the phrase
(Hakuna matata) Hakuna matata (Hakuna matata)
it is repeated to reinforce the meaning of the phrase
(Hakuna matata) Hakuna matata
it is repeated to reinforce the meaning of the phrase
Hakuna matata
It is a Swahili phrase that means "no worries"
Hakuna matata, 'tata, 'tata, hahaha
A playful finish to the song
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elton John, Tim Rice
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