We Are One

"We Are One" is a song composed by Tom Snow for The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. It was released on September 8, 1998, as part of the film's soundtrack.
==Conception and development==
In the 1996 draft of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, Kiara's (then-named Aisha's) lines during "We Are One" had to be adapted to reflect her new emotions and desires, specifically whether or not she wanted to be with Kovu, to be alone and explore, to be a part of a family, or to not be seen as an individual. Additionally, Simba and Aisha's visions of the animal families around them was described as a "Roshamon vision," as Simba sees the parents caring for their children, while Aisha sees the young animals roaming free.
==Releases and alternative versions==
"We Are One" was released on September 8, 1998, as part of Return to Pride Rock. An Africanized remix of the song, sung by Angélique Kidjo, was also included on the soundtrack.
In 1999, "We Are One" was re-released as part of The Lion King Collection.
On October 3, 2011, "We Are One" was released as part of The Lion King Collection (Deluxe Edition).
==Use==
"We Are One" is the second song heard in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride. It starts as Simba scolds Kiara for breaking the rules and endangering herself after their encounter with Zira and the Outsiders. He expresses that if anything happened to her, he would not know what to do. He reminds her that he would not be there someday and that she would need to take over in his place. He reminds her about the Circle of Life, but she tiredly finishes his sentence for him. Simba starts to go on about the responsibilities of being queen, but Kiara interrupts him and spits out that she does not want to assume the role because it is no fun. Simba tells her that that is like saying she does not want to be a lion. He then reminds her that they are part of each other and teaches her that their family is one.
==Lyrics==
Simba:
As you go through life, you'll see
There is so much that we
Don't understand
And the only thing we know
Is things don't always go
The way we planned
But you'll see every day
That we'll never turn away
When it seems all your dreams come undone
We will stand by your side
Filled with hope and filled with pride
We are more than we are
We are one
Chorus:
Family, family
We are one
Family, family
We are one
Kiara:
If there's so much I must be
Can I still just be me
The way I am?
Can I trust in my own heart?
Or am I just one part
Of some big plan?
Simba:
Even those who are gone
Are with us as we go on
Your journey has only begun
Tears of pain, tears of joy
One thing nothing can destroy
Is our pride, deep inside
We are one
Chorus:
Family, family
We are one
Family, family
We are one
Simba:
We are one, you and I
We are like the earth and sky
One family under the sun
All the wisdom to lead
All the courage that you need
You will find when you see
We are one
Chorus:
(One, one, one)
Family, family
We are one
Family, family
We are one
==Trivia==
* There are several instrumental reprises of "We Are One" in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, including before Kiara's first hunt and during Kiara's marriage to Kovu.
* "We Are One" was nominated for an Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature Production along with "My Lullaby".
==Media==
"We Are One"|The "We Are One" sequence in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
==References==
Category:Kiara songs
Category:The Lion King Collection
Category:The Lion King Collection (Deluxe Edition)
Category:The Lion King II: Simba's Pride songs
Category:Return to Pride Rock
Category:Simba songs
Category:Songs