Circle
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ORLANDO: (yeah-hehe.. I like that..)
RAVEN: Oh... yeah...
I.
TAHJ: From the day we arrived on the planet
ORLANDO: And blinking step into the sun
RAVEN: More to do than could ever be done
ORLANDO: (yeah.)
TAHJ: Some say eat or be eaten
ORLANDO: Some say live and let live, yeah
KYLA & CHRISTY: But all are agreed as they join the stampede
CHRISTY: You should never take more than you give
CHORUS 1:
ALL: In the circle of life
Its the wheel of fortune
Its a leap of faith
CHRISTY: Oh...
RAVEN (& THE REST AS BACK-UP VOICE): Its the band of hope..
RAVEN: Hope. ORLANDO: yeah.
RAVEN: Till we find our place
ALL: On the path unwinding
RAVEN: Yeah..
ALL: In the circle
HILLARY CHRISTY: The circle,
CHRISTY: of life..
II.
HILLARY (& TAHJ AS BACK-UP VOICE): Some of us fall by the wayside
And some of us soar to the stars
A.J: And some of us sail through our troubles (CHRISTY: Some of us sail..)
ORLANDO: And some have to live with their scars
ANNELIESE: Oh.. ORLANDO: Yeah.
ANNELIESE: There's far too much to take in here
RAVEN: More to find, than could ever be found
ORLANDO & CHRISTY: But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
TAHJ: Keeps great and small on the endless round
CHORUS 2:
ALL: In the circle of life
ANNELIESE: (circle of life.)
ALL: Its the wheel of fortune
ORLANDO: Ooh yeah..
ALL: Its the leap of faith
ANNELIESE: (Its the leap of faith.)
ALL: Its the band of hope.
ANNELIESE: Hope.
ALL: Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
RAVEN: Oh..
ALL: In the circle
CHRISTY: cirrclee
ALL: The circle of life
CHORUS 3:
RAVEN: The circle of life...
ALL: Its the wheel of fortune
RAVEN: Woh, woh, woh, woh CHRISTY: Oh, its the wheel of fortune
ALL: Its the leap of faith
ORLANDO: Yeah, huh,uhuh.. CHRISTY:(uhuh..)
ALL: Its the band of hope
CHRISTY: Hope.
ALL: Till we find our place
CHRISTY: Uhuhuh.. ORLANDO: (Ohohuh..)
ALL: On the path unwinding
CHRISTY: On the path unwinding, yeah..
ALL: In the circle
RAVEN: circle.
ALL: The circle of life
CHRISTY: life.
ANNELIESE & HILLARY: On the path unwinding...
RAVEN: The circle
ANNELIESE & TAHJ: The circle of life.
ANNELIESE: life.
ORLANDO: Huhuhuh...
TAHJ: Hohohoh...
The song "Circle of Life" from the Disney movie "The Lion King," is a powerful, emotional and inspiring hymn that speaks about the infinite circle of birth, life, and death, which is a fundamental concept in many cultures around the world. The lyrics of the song evoke the idea of interconnectedness and the cyclical nature of existence, highlighting the importance of humility, respect, and balance in all aspects of life. The song is performed by various characters in the movie, including Mufasa, Simba, and a chorus of animals, and is a quintessential moment in the film that sets the tone for the entire story.
The first verse of the song introduces the idea that life is a journey full of opportunities and experiences, and that there is always more to discover and explore. The second verse discusses the challenges and obstacles that we all face in life, but also emphasizes the importance of perseverance, strength, and resilience. Ultimately, the song highlights the fact that we are all part of a greater whole, and that it is our duty to respect and care for each other and for the planet we share.
Line by Line Meaning
From the day we arrived on the planet
Since our birth, we have been a part of this world.
And blinking step into the sun
Taking our first breath and experiencing this world for the first time.
There's more to be seen than can ever be seen
The world is vast, and we cannot possibly see and experience everything.
More to do than could ever be done
There are endless possibilities and opportunities, and we cannot do everything.
Some say eat or be eaten
Some believe in the survival of the fittest, where only the strong survive.
Some say live and let live, yeah
Others believe in living peacefully with one another and allowing each other to live their lives.
But all are agreed as they join the stampede
Despite the differences in beliefs, everyone agrees to come together and move forward.
You should never take more than you give
It is important to give back to the world as much as we take from it.
In the circle of life
Life is a cycle, with ups and downs, and we are all a part of it.
Its the wheel of fortune
Life is unpredictable, and we never know what it will bring us next.
Its a leap of faith
We must take risks and trust in the unknown if we want to move forward in life.
Its the band of hope..
Hope is what keeps us going, even in the toughest times.
Till we find our place
We are all searching for our purpose and our role in life.
On the path unwinding
Life is a journey with no predetermined destination.
Some of us fall by the wayside
Not everyone makes it to the end of their journey, and some may give up along the way.
And some of us soar to the stars
Others may achieve great things and reach their highest potential.
And some of us sail through our troubles
Some people manage to handle challenges and hardships with ease.
And some have to live with their scars
Others may struggle with emotional or physical scars from their past.
There's far too much to take in here
The world is full of wonders and opportunities, and it can be overwhelming.
More to find, than could ever be found
No matter how much we discover, there will always be more to explore and learn.
But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Even with all the complexities of life, some things remain constant and beautiful.
Keeps great and small on the endless round
Life goes on, with or without us.
The circle of life
A reminder that life is a cycle, and everything is connected.
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