Hakuna Matata (song)

"Hakuna Matata"
Cover of the Jimmy Cliff & Lebo M version
Song by Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Jason Weaver and Joseph Williams
from the album The Lion King
B-side"He Lives in You"
ReleasedJune 1, 1994
Length3:33
LabelWalt Disney
Composer(s)Elton John
Lyricist(s)Tim Rice
Producer(s)
Audio sample
Jimmy Cliff & Lebo M - "Hakuna Matata"

"Hakuna Matata" is a song from Disney's 1994 animated feature film The Lion King.[1] The music was written by Elton John with lyrics by Tim Rice. The song is based on Timon and Pumbaa's catchphrase in the movie, Hakuna matata, a Swahili phrase meaning "No worry(ies)".

  1. ^ King, Alex P. (2004). Hit-parade — 20 ans de tubes (in French). Paris: Pascal. p. 339. ISBN 2-35019-009-9.