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About I Just Can't Wait to Be King
"I Just Can't Wait to Be King" is a song written by Elton John (music) and Tim Rice (lyrics) for the Disney animated feature film The Lion King (1994). The song is performed by American actor and singer Jason Weaver as Simba, with English actor Rowan Atkinson and American actress Laura Williams providing supporting vocals in their roles as Zazu and Nala. The song was featured in the 2019 film adaptation, performed by JD McCrary, Shahadi Wright Joseph, and John Oliver.
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I'm gonna be a mighty king, so enemies beware!Well, I've never seen a king of beasts, with quite so little hairI'm gonna be the main event, like no king was beforeI'm brushing up on looking down, I'm working on my ROARAnd thus far, a rather uninspiring thingOh, I just can't wait to be king!No one saying do thisNo one saying be thereNo one saying stop thatNo one saying see hereFree to run around all dayFree to do it all my way!I think it's time that you and IArranged a heart to heartKings don't need adviceFrom little hornbills for a startIf this is where the monarchy is headedCount me out!Out of service, out of AfricaI wouldn't hang about... aagh!This child is getting wildly out of wingOh, I just can't wait to be king!Everybody look leftEverybody look rightEverywhere you look I'mStanding in the spotlight!Not yet!Choir:Let every creature go for broke and singLet's hear it in the herd and on the wingIt's gonna be King Simba's finest flingOh I just can't wait to be king!Oh I just can't wait to be king!Oh I just can't waait to be king!
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Written by: Elton John, Tim Rice
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin and Composition"I Just Can't Wait to Be King" is a song from Disney's highly popular 1994 animated film, "The Lion King." The song was composed by the renowned musician Elton John and written by the prolific lyricist Tim Rice. |
Character PerformanceThe song is performed within the movie by the young Simba, a lion cub who can't wait to assume his role as the king of the Pride Lands. The actual voices behind the characters were provided by actors Jason Weaver (Young Simba), Laura Williams (Young Nala), and Rowan Atkinson (Zazu). |
Elton John's VersionAlthough Elton John composed the song, he also recorded his own version of it for the movie's soundtrack. This version was not included in the film but can be heard on the movie's official soundtrack. |
Musical Style"I Just Can't Wait to Be King" stands out for its vibrant and infectious Afro-pop style, fused with elements of American pop. This is a significant departure from Elton John's usual rock and pop styles. |
Narrative RoleThe song plays a crucial role narratively in "The Lion King" as it introduces audiences to Simba's initial naïve enthusiasm for becoming king, unaware of the real responsibilities the role entails. |
Chart PerformanceWhile not released as a single, "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" contributed to the overall success of "The Lion King" soundtrack, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Diamond by the RIAA, confirming sales over 10 million units in the US. |
AwardsThe entire soundtrack, including "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," won the Grammy for Best Musical Album for Children in 1995. |
Cultural ImpactOverwhelmingly popular, the song has been covered by different artists and featured in numerous Lion King spin-offs such as sequels and Broadway adaptations. |
2019 RemakeThe song was remade for the 2019 CGI remake of "The Lion King," with JD McCrary voicing the young Simba. Elton John endorsed the new version and applauded the film's musical director, Pharrell Williams. |
Music VideoThe original film's music video features a vibrant and dazzling animation sequence showing young Simba and Nala escaping from Zazu, reinforcing Simba's desire for independence and authority. |
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