Where the assembly of the animals that appeared are slightly different from the beginning of Act 1, without the wildebeests, and the adult elephant (only two zebras instead of three), nine gazelles instead of twelve and only half of the white bird ladies from the beginning appearance instead of four. Meanwhile the Pride Lands recover, and all the animals come back to the Pride Lands to recognize and salute Simba as the rightful king for defeating Scar and the hyenas. Rafiki crowns Simba with the mantle of kingship after his victory and Simba ascends Pride Rock hearing Mufasa's voice "Remember!" and he gives a mighty roar across the whole kingdom. The song ends with a black out as Rafiki lifts Simba into the air with Mufasa and Sarabi looking on.Īt the end of Act II, Simba's friends and family acknowledge him as the rightful king after Simba and the Pridelanders defeated Scar and the hyenas. The animals below turn to face Pride Rock and bow as Simba is presented. Rafiki goes over to them and takes the cub Simba, lifting him into the air as the song draws to a close. Mufasa and Sarabi appear with their son Simba on Pride Rock as the two antelopes engage in more call and response. Zazu then appears as a kite swung around on a pole by his puppeteer. Meanwhile, once there, Rafiki greets King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi before presenting their cub to the gathered animals. Two elephants (an adult and a child), a rhinoceros, two wildebeests and white birds walk up the aisle between the lower level of seats and up onto the stage. But as the first verse gets underway, a trio of zebras and gazelles appear. As Rafiki sings, the sun rises behind her while two giraffes and a cheetah walk out onto the stage, shortly followed by three cranes. In the beginning of Act 1, Rafiki calls the animals to Pride Rock with two antelopes to witness the presentation of Simba, the new prince. He will then have a son who will have the same destiny.Rafiki raises Simba into the air with Mufasa and Sarabi looking on from the original London cast of the Lion King. Simba is born, will grow up and become the Lion King. Here, it refers to how events repeat themselves.
Lion king lyrics circle of life series#
The Circle of Life is kind of a symbolic term for the series of events that happens on earth naturally: it has to happen. We could see that as God blessing him, just as God shined light on Jesus after he was baptized. Right after this, the sky let some light get through to enlighten Simba. We understand that he will be the protagonist of the story. This highlights the new-born’s royalty and superiority comparing to the other animals of the Pride Lands, which is emphasized by a close up of Simba for 9 seconds. Then, the baby lion is presented to the crowd by the mandrill holding him towards the sky. Could Simba represent Jesus as he is Mufasa’s (God) son? We could see it that way. Then, Mufasa looks over his shoulder and meets his wife who is holding a baby lion: it is the Royal’s couple’s new-born, Simba. This could be supported by the fact that the Lion, who could be the personification of God, is standing higher-up than the rest of the population and is illuminated by the sun.Īs soon as Rafiki has reached the Lion kingdom, he hugs Mufasa. This is clearly a recreation of the Bible’s reference. He arrives and naturally sepeartes the crowd of animals into two parts while holding a stick. When Rafiki, the mandrill, arrives in the shot, there is an excess of light on him, which could make us think of God’s support. The two shots are emphasizing two of his personality traits: his authority as a King and his kindness as a person.įollowing this, we can see a mandrill coming, in which is definitely in reference to the Bible and to Moses parting the Red Sea. Thanks to an over the shoulder shot, we can see a bird curtsy to the King, but then his softeness is highlighted through a low angle close up of the Lion smiling with gentleness. The King looks quite strict, with a serious facial expression. All animals seem to have a kind of respect for the King.
It seems like all animals were told to come at this particular time for a reason, and the reason might be related to Mufasa.
There, we notice a lion – Mufasa, the current Lion King – who is standing in majestic position: we understand he is the King of the Pride Lands.
When the music lyrics are “It’s the circle of life”, all animals go in harmony towards the Lions kingdom. The colours used – orange, yellow, and pink – have a signification: it is the beginning of the day, and the warm colours announce good news and positivity.
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