He Lives in You

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For the song "He Lives in You" by Diana Ross, see Every Day is a New Day.

A scene from the opening of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, where He Lives in You was used

Simba and the chorus performing He Lives in You from the second act of The Lion King musical. Photograph is of the original Korean cast.

He Lives in You is a song written and performed by Lebo M for the CD Rhythm of the Pride Lands. A shorter version of the song was used in the opening of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. It is also peformed twice in The Lion King musical.

[edit] The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

The song is used in the opening sequence of the film, showing the animals travelling to Pride Rock to witness the presentation of Simba and Nala's daughter Kiara. The theme of the song is that Mufasa's legacy lives on despite his death. The song was performed by Lebo M and is a shorter version of the track presented on Rhythm of the Pride Lands.

[edit] The Lion King musical

The song is used twice in the musical based on the film, once in each act. During the first act it is performed by Mufasa to young Simba as They Live in You. The lyrics were changed slightly to represent the Great Kings of the Past. Mufasa, during the song, shows Simba that he is never alone as there is always someone watching over him.

In the second act the song is sung by Rafiki, the chorus and adult Simba as He Lives in You. The first part of the song is fairly subdued and sung by Rafiki and the chorus. Mufasa's ghost appears and instructs Simba to return home and take his rightful place as king. After Mufasa's ghost fades, Simba realizes that he must take responsibility and return home. At this, there is an instrumental break, after which the song becomes livelier and Simba joins in the celebratory singing.