Lebo M - He Lives In You Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote and performed 'He Lives in You'?

   'He Lives in You' was written and performed by Lebo M and his South African Choir. It was co-written by Mark Mancina and Jay Rifkin.

2. In which albums and films has 'He Lives in You' been featured?

   'He Lives in You' was originally featured on the 1995 album 'Rhythm of the Pride Lands' and has been used in 'The Lion King' stage musical, the sequel film 'The Lion King II: Simba's Pride', and as a Xhosa version in the 2019 remake of 'The Lion King'.

3. What role does the song play in 'The Lion King' stage musical?

   In 'The Lion King' stage musical, the song appears as 'They Live in You' in Act I, sung by Mufasa to Simba, and as 'He Lives in You' in Act II, where Rafiki helps Simba realize that his father's spirit lives on within him.

4. Which artists have covered 'He Lives in You'?

   Artists who have covered 'He Lives in You' include Tina Turner, Diana Ross, TRF (for the Japanese version of 'Simba's Pride'), Lonnie Gordon, and Michael Crawford.

5. What languages has 'He Lives in You' been performed in?

   The song has been performed in English and Xhosa. Lebo M performed a Xhosa version for the credits of the 2019 remake of 'The Lion King'.

6. What is the connection between 'He Lives in You' and 'They Live in You'?

   'They Live in You' is a shorter form of 'He Lives in You' used in Act I of 'The Lion King' stage musical. It is sung by Mufasa to Simba to explain the presence of past kings watching over them.