Lincoln Loud In Disney's The Lion King/Transcript

Lebo M:
♪ Nants ingonyama bagithi baba. Sithi uhm ingonyama. Ingonyama. [The sun rises, turning the sky from black to red.] Nants ingonyama bagithi baba. [Various animals, including a rhino, several topi, and a colony of meerkats, lift their heads in the direction of the sun.] Sithi uhm ingonyama. [A cheetah pauses on the edge of a ridge, tail lashing.] Ingonyama. Siyo nqoba. [Storks walk through a shallow body of water, look at one another, then take to the air.] Ingonyama. ♪ 
Chorus:
♪ Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [A flock of birds flies past a giant waterfall.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [A herd of elephants marches past Mount Kilimanjaro. A flock of birds begins to follow overhead.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. (Sithi uhm.) Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. [Flamingos fly over a river. Above them, more and more flamingos join in, flying in the same direction.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. (Sithi uhm.) [A herd of springbok prances through the mist.] Ingonyama nengw' enamabala. ♪ 
Carmen Twillie:
♪ From the day we arrive on the planet [An adult giraffe crests a hill, followed by a baby.] and, blinking, step into the sun, [The baby giraffe steps into the sunlight, closing its eyes against the glare.] there's more to see than can ever be seen, [The giraffes survey a large group of animals moving across the savanna down below, then descend the ridge to join them.] more to do than can ever be done. [Ants carrying leaves march across a branch. A zebra herd frolics below.] There's far too much to take in here, [A flock of guinea fowl bobs along the ground, with elephants slowly moving into view behind them.] more to find than can ever be found. [A lone guinea fowl hurries out of the dust, nearly getting trampled by an elephant.] But the sun rolling high [The reflection of the sun in a river is shattered as the group of animals crosses.] through the sapphire sky [A herd of zebras splashes through the river.] keeps great and small on the endless round. [More animals cross the river, including an elephant with birds resting on its tusks.] It's the circle of life, [A crowd of animals gathers around Pride Rock.] and it moves us all, [Zazu swoops over the herd, heading toward Mufasa, who stands alone on the promontory.] through despair and hope, through faith and love, [Zazu bows to Mufasa, then looks up. Mufasa glares down at Zazu before his face breaks into a warm smile.] till we find our place [A herd of kudus watches as the tip of a staff sways between them. The animals part to make way for Rafiki. Mufasa smiles down at him.] on the path unwinding [Rafiki climbs Pride Rock.] in the circle, [Once at the top, Rafiki embraces Mufasa.] the circle of life. ♪ 
[Mufasa and Rafiki look expectantly behind them. Sarabi sits with a golden bundle in her paws. Mufasa approaches, and the two nuzzle. Sarabi licks the bundle, which turns to reveal the infant Simba. Rafiki beams at Simba, then shakes his staff over the cub. Simba paws at the gourds. Rafiki breaks a gourd open, dips his thumb in the juice, and marks Simba's forehead. Rafiki grabs a handful of sand and sprinkles it over Simba, causing him to sneeze. Mufasa and Sarabi nuzzle. Rafiki takes Simba in his arms and carries him away, with Mufasa and Sarabi exchanging a joyful look. As Rafiki nears the promontory, the animals below raise their heads expectantly.]
Carmen Twillie:
♪ It's the circle of life, [Rafiki lifts Simba into the air for all the animals to see. In answer, the animals rear onto their hind legs. Elephants raise their trunks and trumpet.] and it moves us all, [Monkeys cheer, jumping and stamping the ground. Zebras bray and stamp, raising dust.] through despair and hope, through faith and love, [Simba watches the scene below him, seemingly confused and unaffected.] till we find our place [A single beam of light shines through the clouds, illuminating Simba.] on the path unwinding [The animals bow to Simba.] in the circle, the circle of life. ♪ 
[The sun shines down on Pride Rock, with the animals watching as Simba is presented from atop Pride Rock. The title card appears, but fades.]
INT. SCAR'S LAIR - DAY
[Scar captures and toys with a squeaking mouse.]
Scar:
Life's not fair, is it? [to mouse] You see, I, well, I shall never be king. And you shall never see the light of another day. Farewell.
[Zazu enters.]
Zazu:
Didn't your mother ever warn you not to play with your food?
Scar:
[sighs] What do you want?
Zazu:
I'm here to announce that King Mufasa's on his road, where you'd better have a nice excuse for missing the ceremony this morning.
[The mouse runs off.]
Scar:
Oh, now, look, Zazu. You made me lose my lunch.
Zazu:
Ha! You'll lose more than that if the king gets through with you. He's as mad as a hippo with a hernia.
Scar:
[frowning] Ooh, I quiver with fear.
Zazu:
Now, Scar, don't look at me that fashion. HEEELLLPPP!!!
[Scar pounces on Zazu as Mufasa enters.]
Mufasa:
Scar!
Scar:
[with Zazu in his mouth] Mufasa?
Mufasa:
Drop him.
Zazu:
Impeccable timing, Your Majesty.
[Scar spits out Zazu.]
Scar:
Why, if it isn't my big brother, descending from on high to mingle with the commoners.
Mufasa:
Sarabi and I didn't see you at the presentation of Simba.
Scar:
That was today? Oh, I feel simply awful. Must have slipped my mind.
Zazu:
[chuckles] Yes, well, as slippery as your mind is, as the king's brother, you should have been first in line.
Scar:
Well, I was first in line, until the little hairball was born.
Mufasa:
That hairball is my son and your future king.
Scar:
Oh, I shall practice my curtsy.
Mufasa:
Don't your back on me, Scar.
Scar:
Oh, dear, Mufasa. Maybe you shouldn't turn your back on me.
Mufasa:
[roars] Is that a challenge?
Scar:
Temper, temper. I wouldn't dream of challenging you.
Zazu:
Pity, why not?
Scar:
Well, as far as brains go, I have the lion's share. And if it comes to brute strength, I'm afraid I'm at the shallow end of the gene pool.
[Scar exits.]
Zazu:
[sighs] There's one in every family, Sire. Two in mine, actually. And they always manage to ruin special occasions.
Mufasa:
What am I going to do with him?
Zazu:
He'd make a very handsome throw rug.
Mufasa:
Zazu!
Zazu:
And just think, wherever he gets dirty, you could take him out and beat him.
[Mufasa chuckles.]
EXT. SAVANNA - EVENING
[Dripping rainwater. Rafiki draws Simba on a tree trunk.]
Rafiki:
Huh. [laughs] Simba. [laughs]
EXT. SAVANNA - DAWN
[Mufasa snores.]
Young Simba:
Dad! Dad! C'mon, Dad, we must go! Wake up!
[Mufasa moans.]
Young Simba:
[to Sleeping Mufasa] I'm sorry. Dad. Dad.
Sarabi:
[to Mufasa] Your son is awake.
Young Simba:
Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad...
Mufasa:
[to Sarabi] Before sunrise, he's your son.
Young Simba:
Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad! C'mon, Dad. Unh! Dad! Woah! You promised.
Mufasa:
Mmm. Alright, that's it. I'm up, I'm up.
Young Simba:
Yes!
[Mufasa's yawn echoes.]
EXT. SAVANNAH - MORNING
[Mufasa and Simba survey the landscape.]
Mufasa:
Look, Simba. Everything the light touches is our kingdom.
Young Simba:
Wow.
Mufasa:
A king's time as ruler rises and falls like the sun. One day, Simba, the sun will set on my time here and will rise with you as the new king.
Young Simba:
And this'll all be mine?
Mufasa:
Everything.
Young Simba:
Everything the light touches. What about that shadowy place?
Mufasa:
That's beyond our borders. You must never go there, Simba.
Young Simba:
But I thought a king can do whatever he wants.
Mufasa:
Oh, there's more to being king than getting your road all the time.
Young Simba:
There's more?
Mufasa:
[chuckles] Simba. Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance. As king, you need to understand that balance and respect all the creatures from the crawling ant to the jumping antelope.
Young Simba:
But, Dad, don't we eat the antelope?
Mufasa:
Yes, Simba, but let me explain. If we die, our bodies become the grass and the antelope eat the grass. And then we are all connected in the grand circle of life.