Circle of Life is part of the soundtrack for the 1994 film The Lion King. It was composed by Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice. The song encompasses themes of birth, life, and the seamless continuation of generations, reflecting the cycle of life. It both begins and concludes the film, marking a pivotal element in the narrative that follows Simba’s journey to take his rightful place as king.
From the day we arrive on the planet And blinking, step into the sun There's more to be seen than can ever be seen More to do than can ever be done Some say eat or be eaten Some say live and let live But all are agreed as they join the stampede You should never take more than you give
In the circle of life It's the wheel of fortune It's the leap of faith It's the band of hope Till we find our place On the path unwinding In the cir - cle, the circle of li - fe
Some of us fall by the wayside And some of us soar to the stars And some of us sail through our troubles And some have to live with the scars There's far too much to take in here More to find than can ever be found But the Sun rolling high through the sapphire sky Keeps great and small on the endless round
In the circle of life It's the wheel of fortune It's the leap of faith It's the band of hope Till we find our place On the path unwinding In the cir - cle, the circle of li - fe It's the wheel of fortune It's the leap of faith It's the band of hope Till we find our place On the path unwinding In the cir - cle, the circle of li - fe