One of Us
The Cast of ''The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride'' Lyrics

This song One Of Us from The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride is a powerful song that speaks about the concept of exclusion and tribalism. The song is performed by the animals of the Pride Lands after Simba banishes Kovu from the Pride, following the revelation that Kovu is the son of Scar, Simba's arch-nemesis. The first verse of the song highlights the strong emotions the animals feel about Kovu's deception, disgrace, and his inherent evil, which they think is visible through the scar on his face. They believe that Kovu is an outsider who has asked for trouble the moment he came and that he is a traitor who needs to go back with his own kind.

The second verse reveals some of the reasons behind Kovu's hatred and anger towards Simba and the Pride. Kovu was born in grief and raised in hate, and he is helpless to defy his fate. Despite this, the animals appeal to Simba to let Kovu run and live. Still, they warn Simba not to forget what they cannot forgive. The animals then make it clear that Kovu is not one of them and never will be one of them. The chorus is a repetition of this idea with the statement that Kovu is not one of us, and that he is not part of them, not their kind. They knew he would do what he has done, and that he will never be one of them.