The Lion King Broadway Soundtrack - 18. He Lives In You (Reprise)

[@ShySquiggles]

I feel like so many people forget that a very strong aspect of lion king is the acceptance of death of loved ones and moving on with it, often making us stronger. This is the song where it reminded me of this message when I saw it at the west end recently, and I was just reminded how GOOD the lion king is. Chills. Too many chills bruh.

[@horsechaser12]

My grandfather, who raised me, recently passed away and The Lion King was our movie. The scene were simba and mufasa say 'were pals right?' and discuss the kings of the past was a very special scene for us. I had never heard this song until after he passed (I had only seen the animated movie) So when I heard this song...it was like a whole other part of my heart was just opened up and made new again. I cried sooooo hard, happy, sad, everything. Your comment really brought a deeper realization to this part of me and the strong connection I have to the story of The Lion King.

[@trinitielise6982]

Leanne Needs a Life my father passed in January and this is the first time I’ve thought and accepted it.

[@trinitielise6982]

I needed this

[@goopybonez]

Coco also reassures that our loved ones are never gone unless you believe they are...

[@Bubble170]

Veronica Rodriguez this song is in the second movie right at the start. Please watch it. This is the second films equivalent of “the circle of life”. It’s great.

[@YoMonkeysUncle]

I just saw this live about 5 hours ago and my soul still hasn't returned to my body

[@ThatChaoticSoul]

has your soul returned yet?

[@burntyellow]

@@ThatChaoticSoul i wanna know as well

[@jamesdixon6903]

I saw this last night and I feel the same. Still haven't got over it yet.

[@PerlogAnnwyl]

Mood

[@victoriaangell-sanchez]

I know the movie is powerful but the broadway really expresses all those different emotions and really overpowers us as an audience. I literally cried when it started and would 100% see it again in future.

[@Sunny37o7]

I love all these songs but this one never fails to give me shivers.

[@Aimeex_x_x]

I've seen this musical 3 times now, and this song still gets to me 🙈 its guaranteed I'll cry

[@dianaparker3469]

This was probably one of the best Broadway musicals I have seen on Broadway and I'm a jaded New Yorker. I was bawling my eyes out from the beginning on and off throughout the show...goose bumps all over. If anyone hasn't seen it yet, must see for any age!

[@sierrakrantwashl544]

Saw this in downtown Seattle and I had goosebumps the entire time. My friend and I will play this all the time and sing it with each other, it's so amazing and wonderfully written

[@scarscarj3033]

Doing this for my choir concert. Wish me and the rest of the choir luck with a like!

[@horsechaser12]

I'm sure it was marvelous!!! This is a wonderful song for a choir!

[@NykieriaBlocker]

I went to New york a couple years back and went to a broadway workshop for this. Met Simba’s understudy, Joel, he was incredibly nice and we learned the dance to this and also saw the show! It was amazing!!

[@lr7162]

Rip James Earl Jones this Song will be with him as he lives in us as a Legend who we will remember always

[@nsxjl]

Seen it in a London in May and again in Southampton. Absolutely brilliant and touches you with this song as we all have someone we miss.

[@kiragin3398]

I love this so much. the movie is for us as children but the musical....that really speaks to us as adults. lionking: there for you in all stages of life. truly #timeless

[@FranzFerdinandVIII]

@deadpeopleslegqcy

[@pvm0708]

I saw it on Broadway almost 10 years ago and to this day I haven't completely recovered. So amazing ❤

[@tsundereknj5275]

Literally just saw this Saturday in New York. I would do it all again

[@XIII_Lightning_]

I just saw this show for the first time last night and had no idea this song was in it. I had to look into it, since I only know the song from the movies sequel. I thought it fit so perfectly into this story. Turns out it was written after the movie, inspired by the movie, so they used it for the Broadway show and a version was used in the sequel movie. This was the best part of the show, for sure. I was sobbing.

[@themiddleones11]

I'm just getting excited to hear this live finally in Portland this weekend

[@stewartlaird4571]

It was at this point that I cried when I saw the musical. This was always one of my favourites from the movies, and to see it performed live... There were no words

[@thegandgshow255]

this is my fav song from the whole musical:)

[@ethnomusicology7227]

+The G and G Show same

[@kiradeleon3768]

Beautiful 😍

[@gb93able]

I saw it in London and it's been fantastic!

[@sarahrv7335]

this soundtrack gives me chills !!!OMG LOVE IT :)

[@asymptotic195]

I get chills listening to this song, it is so beautiful and powerful.

[@MMAFan1984]

Banger this I could listen All day

[@zoerodriguez385]

R.I.P Jason Raize

[@mousie0827]

i watched the broadway version two times and i legit couldn't hold my tear for both :'( legit my fav song from lion king

[@OrganicDolphin]

This was so amazing live

[@jena7239]

my dog passed today and this song is helping me cope

[@liamtruth9596]

I truly think of God when I hear this. 🙏🏾

[@Cavetunnel]

Praise the Lord and Jesus!

[@iblasted2009]

When I saw this scene, the effect was spiritual! Aslan anyone?

[@georgianotesandlit3352]

Asked to audition for the role of RAFIKI tomorrow, this of corse is the set song. We'll see how it goes seems as I have the flu right now!

[@HollyRose1997x]

Georgia Notesandlit As a fellow hopeful actress, I wish you luck!

[@ethnomusicology7227]

+Georgia Notesandlit how did u do?

[@RileyPoll]

how did it go?

[@georgianotesandlit3352]

+Georgia Notesandlit I got the part! Rehearsals have been under way for a while now. Shows start at the end of February!

[@ethnomusicology7227]

Georgia Notesandlit congrats!!! Good luck!!!

[@TambiTV]

Just saw this at the theatre last night. AMAZING!!!!

[@P_T92]

Saw this in honolulu tonight gah this song was so powerful :) and breathtaking

[@klaudiamynarczyk7]

I love this song

[@markthomas6236]

I love what you do!

[@kodakopa3779]

My Soul BELONGS In Africa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@daisysaenz]

Mine too

[@staceyfowler9614]

Along with our ancestors

[@sandravatta692]

The heartbeat of my beloved Africa!

[@crashban4t.f.s.b783]

koda kopa Same here

[@vreannarenee9677]

i was there for 3 weeks in 2013 and my heart never left

[@ElvenWisdom]

Such an amazing song about the Spirts of Old living inside us now. Nothing ever lost, and no energy ever really gone in this Universe. Gives me goosebumps every time :)

[@musicaltheatrefan2k226]

This song is our hymn! And we know that Jesus lives in all of us!

[@BikeLikeMike92]

Saw this last night... Was great

[@tmitchellcobb]

This was just to good

[@thetreacherousleech8990]

I'm gonna have to watch the movie with the broadway soundtrack sometime.

[@julzjenney9551]

This songs makes me think of my Grandpa that Passed

[@SincerelyTahiry]

Julz Jenney same

[@FranzFerdinandVIII]

SAME HERE !!!!

[@IslBisl5699]

I saw the lion king in covent garden - It was so adorable - and better than the german version :3 Love it *-*

[@omarmuftishow2236]

My Grandfather died last year, this song means so much to me too

[@ilovepets400]

Love lion king Remembered number 2 and 1 :P

[@TheJuju0013]

i went to NYC from france and wanted to see this AMAZING!!!!!!!

[@AbbyMireene]

Listening to the soundtrack is even more emotional now that I've actually seen it on stage.

[@JYDY-if5rf]

Ubukhosi bo khokho 0:49 We ndodana ye sizwe sonke 0:51

[@cel7199]

AMAZING

[@thevelvetrope97]

Night, and the spirit of life, Calling. (Oh oh iyo) Mamela (oh oh iyo)

[@jaketucker2559]

Finley The Kid and a voice, just the fear of a child

[@FJDAfamily]

Best.Play. Everrrrrrrrr!!!!! :D

[@dnayecox4233]

I was a dancer in lion king and it was this song

[@daftoptimist]

This song took me to church.

[@Flasche23]

I like the german version more ^^ ("Er lebt in dir (Musical)")

[@JordanWilliams-fo1xe]

HE LIVES IN YOU!!!

[@craigrobinson5808]

Best song in the show. Raifiki is my goddess

[@ohwarren9416]

I’m Banzai In my lion king year 6 production and I’m just listening to the whole playlist on repeat lol

[@foxyyesiam]

This is about the Creator of the Universe who create you in his image and lives in you.

[@lifeascandy142]

i did this song at my church we danced to it was funny

[@eclipse_galactic]

I used this song 4 a show

[@EditorOfSL]

Somehow I feel like this means more with Rafiki as a female mandrill than a male singing this. It seems like in the Lion King the only opposing sex friendship was with Simba and Nala, and even then they fell in love. It’s nice seeing Mufasa and Rafiki as members of the opposite sex who were just good friends, that doesn’t often happen in Disney films.

[@deebee575]

Agree

[@curtiswfranks]

I love the part at 3:33.

[@KassiieKat]

My mum died it makes me so emotional 😣

[@sisterdaughter908]

🌹🌹🌹

[@elisabethpierce682]

i dance to this!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ilovedarren18]

raven

[@mackbazile]

67 People have no Soul

[@FranzFerdinandVIII]

(07-15-2018; 3:08 PM) Now one hundred and twenty eight (128) people don't want to give a Fuck...

[@Beaster565]

What part of the musical does this song play in?

[@DoWnToWn4mW]

+Beaster565 twice. Mufasa sings it to Simba when he is teaching him about the spirits he sees in the stars. Then again when Rafiki shows Simba where he sees and speaks to Mufasa in the sky. Very powerful.

[@Jayalaw]

+Beaster565 While Rafiki shows Simba his father in the clouds, and Mufasa encourages Simba to go back to Pride Rock and remember who he is.

[@AericLee23]

The Mufasa's Ghost scene in the second act.

[@aniyhaforgs8517]

YASSSS

[@delilahduskbutterfly3962]

Discord wach over Fluttershy and he Live in you

[@colekeeley2337]

Hi

[@RivasSarah123]

I just saw this in New York and I was basically sobbing during this song. It's moving just to hear it, but it's even more moving when you see it performed.

[@ianm271]

I saw this back in 2009 with my school choir during my senior year and you are absolutely right. It's SO powerful to see it and feel the emotion and energy radiating from the stage and performers positioned all around the theatre. It moved me to tears then, and hearing it 8 years later still does.

[@anthonydemillier1355]

saw it last year, was worth the travel expense from Paris to see this in Broadway

[@richieschick]

I saw it in the West End a few years ago and I was quietly sobbing through this song and at the end of the show, I was a mess. I had just lost my great aunt weeks before and I was still grieving. This reminds me of how I felt about losing her😭

[@dipskiff]

Saw it when I was little (seventh birthday? I don’t remember), and I still remember this performance. It was... breathtaking.

[@latoyadpierce8722]

You too😪

[@Shiny_Sandshrew]

_"Simba...remember who you are"_

[@theodorefrancis5000]

"Oh shit it's James Earl Jones!" - Simba

[@mewsingsbynatk]

"You are my son, and the one true King."

[@SuperCaleb360]

Nice Banjo-Kazooie profile.

[@ariadne8177]

That line made me cry

[@isabellesmith3314]

People are talking about how surreal it is to see it performed, but when you are the one performing it, it makes it so much more surreal... this song means so much to me and lion king has been and will be one of my favorite shows I have performed

[@alexandrakittycat6108]

Who did you play? It must’ve been a difficult musical to preform.

[@arctistarfox]

Performing in any play or musical is surreal, at least to me. Back in 2019, my dance studio was performing the musical Cats. My family took me to see it when it was being performed in San Jose, and to be on stage dancing as Bombalurina about a month later was so surreal to me.

[@achannelwithablandname120]

If anyone wants to know, when Rafiki says “Ubukhosi khokhobo” that translates to “this is the throne of our ancestors” and when the ensemble says “We ndodona yesizwesonke” that translates to “oh this son of our nation”

[@ArcadeStunfisk]

That's cool; what language is it?

[@Dragonrider1227]

Thank you

[@catcatcati]

@@ArcadeStunfisk Zulu

[@jamesaird6213]

this version is better then the one in the actual movie in my opinion

[@JandL855]

Your opinion is correct

[@jamesaird6213]

James Morrow why thank you glad you agree to :)

[@MrGabeanator]

both are great

[@POPERYLEE]

true jonny

[@MrGabeanator]

meaning lion king 2?

[@SgtPrice1000]

This song was part of the reason I loved the second lion king as much as the first one. The Broadway version is simply amazing!

[@MrGabeanator]

+SgtPrice1000 this song is why there is a lion king 2

[@annalcal4534]

SgtPrice1000 I think Lion King (1) is much, much better!!!

[@RubyTrashWolf]

Me too! I love the lion king 2 so so so much. And this song is a huge part of it!!

[@calvinlam7272]

It was also performed in Zulu/Xhosa during the 2nd half of the end credits of the live-action Lion King

[@LightGE]

Missing my grandmother tonight. Replace "He" with "She" in the lyrics and I find her.

[@LightGE]

***** Aww. Thank you so much for sharing that. That must have been very difficult to go through. I had a very different relationship with my grandmother. We actually didn't get along at all when I was young. As I grew older, I realized that my grandmother knew me better than everyone else in my life and a lot of our interaction was her protecting me from people that just didn't get me. I look back and now realize how much she made me stronger. I'm so glad I had the chance, though very brief, to tell her that I get it now and to thank her. Ya know the song says "He (she) lives in you..." Our grandmothers, eternalsweetheart, they live in us. No matter what our last days with them were like, they left an indelible presence in our lives that will guide us forever. Your grandmother is still with you. I know because you felt her when you read my little statement, when you listen to that song, when you heard it for the very first time. She is speaking to you and reminding you not only that you love her, but that she loves you still. She lives in you. She will forever. And you know what, she's amazing I know, because you love and miss her. Again, thanks for sharing. It's nice to know when other people feel what we feel, that we are not alone in our feelings even if the other person is someone we will never meet. Much love, sweetie. *kiss* Light

[@LightGE]

***** Jesy, I am well old enough to be your mom; yet, you have just brought me to tears. I've been going through so some stuff right now, and so she has been on my mind so very much the past few weeks. My grandmother was a tough lady, and she saw a strength and a power in me that I couldn't completely understand when I was your age. What she wanted me to understand and remember for the rest of my life is that I should never hide my power or dim my light because other people don't know how to handle me. She taught me to be true to myself and ignite that light and let it shine as bright as its gonna, and I really needed to be reminded of that right now. I hear her voice so clearly right at this moment, and I thank you for that. You are such a smart and articulate kid. I'm very impressed by you. But, please take from this another encouraging thought. As you grow older, some days will still be hard, some days you'll forget the pain; but, even when you get to be in your forties like me, you will always be able to hear her voice. One day you'll need her and she'll speak to you, and her voice will be so clear. So, live your life, baby girl, in a way that will make your grandmother so proud. Because on those days you'll imagine her smiling at you, and it will feel like her face is right in front of you, and you'll smile too... and you'll feel her love wrap itself around you. And do me a favor, please don't forget me. I know I will never forget the day a 15 year old kid I don't even know reminded me that I am strong enough to take on the world. :) I'm going to play Mama now for a second and remind you, do not put your real name and age in a public forum. I'm glad you did, because I feel like I know you a little bit, and it makes this exchange all the more amazing. But, please be careful when you're here on the internet. It feels like your just in your house, because that's where you are. But, when you're on the internet you are face to face with the whole world. Be careful and be safe, baby girl. Funny thing. I think my grandma and your grandma met some where and hooked up this little exchange. See how much they love us, and how much they still affect us. They're with us... forever. Much love, baby girl. Be safe. Light -- *kiss*

[@LightGE]

I will sweetie. Have a wonderful and happy life. Light

[@animewarrior08]

I always think of my loved ones who have passed when I listen to this song.

[@isabellegamez4857]

@@animewarrior08 same like my cousin died when she was 1 day old so replace this song with she and it will be special

[@isa-qm7tf]

Just reading these comments make me want to cry. They are all so caring, so meaningful. My grandfather recently passed away and he loved this movie. My father and I often watch it and this is our favorite song in both Lion King, Lion King 2, and the musical.

[@annalcal4534]

isa My favorites are "Circle of life" and "Can you feel the love tonight"

[@TheJbear123]

My Father Died. This song means so much to me.

[@geoelise8196]

I cried when I read this..sorry for your loss and I can see how much this song means to you. God bless🙏🏼

[@cbolanz1]

Me too.

[@simracingsemantics9821]

+jono W im sorry for your lose man. this song makes me cry even with out losing someone. i couldn't imagine how you feel from this song added on

[@anna5292]

me too. it reminds me of him. i can't watch The Lion King because of it lol, maybe you can relate. way too painful. I'm sorry for your loss. the song is true, though. they live in us even though they're no longer physically here.

[@GirlsWillKeepRockin]

me 2.

[@sunsh9n0]

If they don't play this at my funeral, I'm not coming.

[@ivannama8289]

this broadway soundtrack gives me so many chills

[@geoelise8196]

I would buy tickets to see this all the time if I had the money... I've seen it before and I would go back any day. Going to ask for tickets to see this for my birthday, so worth it!

[@DarkAngel-vs3om]

+Geoelise i agree i seen it too Musical broadway version in London and would go any day again :)

[@to4stywo4sty54]

Just saw it today, also did a classroom thing with simbas actor learning the song and dance along with jt

[@great9800]

One thing I love about Lion King is how it allows the audience to go on somewhat of a spiritual journey. Whatever deity you believe in, this song can resonate with that.

[@stephaniewordwoman]

I hear you. This song makes me think about Jesus.

[@rainestar82]

this song makes me think of God, and of those I love that have passed on...spiritual and beautiful in so many ways. This song just Connects you and uplifts, no matter what you think of when listening. I cant put into words how beautiful it is...

[@lifeisadrag7705]

I'm agnostic so I don't have a religion or any belief I belong to, but I truly feel that when listening and or hearing this song. It's so beautiful, it's amazing what music can do to the heart.

[@tashanet6497]

When I hear this song it makes me love human kind. The time and effort they put into this play the costumes just for our enjoyment is outstanding. I freekin love this movie and this play it could not have been done better. I applaud EVERYONE WHO EVER WAS INVOLVED IN THIS

[@rileybuyskes4012]

I don’t have a sob story or anything to anyone else, but I still sit here crying. I have Peter Pan syndrome, were I fear growing up and grow too mentally attacked to my childhood. My elementary school did this play for our school play when I was in sixth grade. This musical was such a happy time in my life, I wasn’t a very social kid and had little friends but being in this musical gave me friends. The people I got to work with were app so amazing and made the experience so amazing. This was our last song, I remember on the last day, I just sobbed to this song, I didn’t care if I was front and center on stage, this song brought so much emotion. This year was also my last year of elementary school, I was being forced to leave my childhood. This song still brings me to so many tears listening to it, I miss being this happy.

[@0ne0nlyLarry]

Why is it now dawning on my that they are chanting the same phrase from Circle of Life ?

[@DanielBurcea]

Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Night and the spirit of life calling Oh, oh, iyo, mamela And the voice with the fear of a child answers Iyo iyo, mamela Wait, there's no mountain too great Hear these words and have faith Oh, oh, iyo Have faith Hela hey mamela, hela hey mamela Hela hey mamela, hela hey mamela He lives in you, he lives in me He watches over everything we see Into the waters, into the truth In your reflection, he lives in you Dream, and the voice in the wind whispers Iyo mamela Wait, there's no mountain too great Hear these words and have faith, oh, oh, iyo He lives in you, he lives in me He watches over everything we see Into the waters, into the truth In your reflection, he lives in you Ingonyama nengw' enamabala Ingonyama…

[@zoevalentini9586]

Q

[@StuckInCinema21]

When I saw the Lion King on brodway, it hypnotized me, and I never wanted it to end. The show had increased my interests on Stage/ Theater. This song took me away, and I can remember the show everytime I hear it

[@thevelvetrope97]

My Friend Played Rafiki In my School Production and her voice was so powerful sounded so much like the Rafiki In The Broadway Musical!

[@alizzie7415]

I'm going to be doing this show and auditions are in a few weeks...I'm trying out for Rafiki (mainly because I LOVE this song and Circle of Life). Wish me luck!

[@gingerbv1343]

This might be late, but good luck anyways!

[@equinoxxed_7502]

So did you get the part??

[@Thegameshowhost420]

I was a wilderbeast in the scene that made me cry......... GOTTA LOVE IRONY!

[@amberkaminsky4040]

I want this played at my funeral

[@Shoinie]

it's sad...but also very uplifting...

[@NefariousDreary]

Word

[@adammoore130]

Shoinie all the best stuff is

[@Biffaroni211]

I saw this in New York and I cried like a baby during this song due to the pure beauty of the song.

[@megamegapop12]

That's what the song is about. It's okay to feel sad about death and tragedy. We just have to remember to move forward with the memories we shared together.

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

This song is so beautiful and full of such emotion. It also shows acceptance of death and sadness which is so powerful and important. And the ending makes me want to sob. Simba finally coming to terms with what has happened and what he needs to do accepting his fate. It’s so amazing and beautiful.

[@meagan6740]

I can’t get enough of this soundtrack. It makes me feel so alive

[@1994moviebuff]

i knew this song from lion king 2 but the context here is hauntingly beautiful. especially taking in that this was the last thing Simba's father ever said to him. well, besides "AAAAAAAAAAGH!"

[@gilbertlehrer9531]

Yesterday I saw the play in Mexico City and when I hear this song it was really awesome and I cried because my grandmother dead last week but with this song I felt like she was always with me along with other people who has passed away. Excellent music show and with message.

[@julioan94]

Oscar Ojeda Lara Interestingly, the live version i saw a week ago here in Mexico is waaaay better (in my opinion) in the voices, this recording feels bigger but not more emotional. The spanish CD version becomes awful when Rivera starts singing

[@FunFilmFare]

This would’ve been a perfect song for “Wakanda Forever”

[@Sea-Salt]

Let's be real, the Black Panther movies are better Lion King remakes than the actual Lion King remake.

[@Luisabarros7]

Stunning! So spiritual and beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing, you've given me joy!

[@nyanimepizzamaster9788]

This song was very great, it’s like it’s telling us that our departed loved ones and our ancestors watch over us in heaven.