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Circle of Life (The Lion King) song meanings
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    Why does it say "Here comes a lion and a tiger"? Tigers don't even live in Africa...

    Black Hole Sunon June 30, 2003   Link
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    I love this song - The Lion King has a lot of great music on it, & this is definatly one of the best tracks

    Xx_TIG_xXon October 06, 2005   Link
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    Clearly this song is about the christening and presentation of a new marine vessel. Seriously, did any of you read the lyrics?!

    KatieNelsonon January 02, 2014   Link
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    I like this song, it's about the circle of life. And about how there's so much on this Earth, we can experience very little of it in our brief life.

    Esenthielon June 27, 2003   Link
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    If you ever get the chance to see The Lion King musical on stage... this song sung live sent shivers down my spine, instantly fell in love with it!

    MinorChordon April 17, 2006   Link
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    I know there wasnt even a tiger in the movie...BTW Lion King 1 1/2 sucked and ruined my life

    hotticket22on April 10, 2004   Link
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    People can i remind you that your comments are supposed to be about the song, or relating to the song.

    zotonon October 04, 2005   Link
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    This is an amazing song! It humbles the listener, and reminds us that we will not be here forever yet it gives you comfort to know that you are a part of something that will never die.

    songs101on June 26, 2006   Link
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    I agree with Esenthiel ! I also agree w/ Misseverus...it is such a great opener and closer to the movie...which in my opinion is the best Disney movie ever! The song and the movie never fail to make me cry.

    strangersatelliteon May 28, 2007   Link
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    For Black Hole Sun Lion and tiger reference is about how all things are connected, despite how they first seem. Thats the point of the song

    midnightsunrisingon November 02, 2007   Link

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