Circle of Life (Nants Ingonyama) Lyrics Translation – The Lion King
Lion King Circle Of Life (Nants Ingonyama) Lyrics Translation: The song is sung by Lindiwe Mkhize and Lebo M, with music composed by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice featuring the iconic Zulu opening ‘Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba’. The lyrics beautifully capture the eternal cycle of life, birth, and the great circle of existence in both Zulu and English.
Circle of Life (Nants Ingonyama) Lyrics Translation - The Lion King
Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba
Sithi uhm ingonyama (Yeah, ingonyama)
Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba
Sithi uhm ingonyama (Hayi Baba)
Here comes a lion, father, they say,
Oh yes, it is a lion
Here comes a lion, father, they say,
Oh yes, it is a lion.
Ingonyama (Siyo Nqoba)
Ingonyama
A lion… we shall conquer,
A lion.
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
A lion and a leopard come forth,
A lion and a leopard come forth,
A lion and a leopard come forth,
A lion and a leopard come forth.
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala (Se-to-kwa)
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala (Asana)
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala (Se-to-kwa)
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
A lion and a leopard come forth,
A lion and a leopard come forth (Setokwa),
A lion and a leopard come forth (Asana),
A lion and a leopard come forth (Setokwa),
A lion and a leopard come forth.
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala (Se-to-kwa)
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala (Eshe)
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala (Se-to-kwa)
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala (Eshe)
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala (Se-to-kwa)
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala (Eshe)
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala (Se-to-kwa)
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
A lion and a leopard come forth,
A lion and a leopard come forth,
A lion and a leopard come forth (Setokwa),
A lion and a leopard come forth (Eshe),
A lion and a leopard come forth (Setokwa),
A lion and a leopard come forth (Eshe),
A lion and a leopard come forth (Setokwa),
A lion and a leopard come forth (Eshe),
A lion and a leopard come forth (Setokwa),
A lion and a leopard come forth.
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala (Eshe)
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala (Se-to-kwa)
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala (Se-to-kwa)
Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala
A lion and a leopard come forth,
A lion and a leopard come forth (Eshe),
A lion and a leopard come forth (Setokwa),
A lion and a leopard come forth,
A lion and a leopard come forth (Setokwa),
A lion and a leopard come forth.
Circle of Life (Nants Ingonyama) Song Credits:
| Song | Circle of Life (Nants Ingonyama) |
|---|---|
| Album | The Lion King |
| Artist | Lebo M, Lindiwe Mkhize |
| Lyricist | Lebo M, Tim Rice |
| Musician | Elton John, Lebo M |
| Cast | James Earl Jones |
| Director | Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers |
| Label | Walt Disney Records |
Circle of Life (Nants Ingonyama) Music Video
Circle of Life (Nants Ingonyama) song is a powerful and energetic anthem celebrating the lion, symbolizing strength, courage, and pride. It repeats rhythmic chants that evoke the majesty and dominance of the lion, creating a sense of excitement and triumph. The song is widely known as the opening theme of The Lion King, inspiring bravery and a connection to nature and heritage. Best lines: “Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba, Sithi uhm ingonyama”, “Ingonyama nengw’ enamabala”.