Circle Of Life Lyrics
Elton John
Lyrics
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 circle, the circle of life
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 circle, the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune, yeah
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle, the circle of life
On the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle, the circle of life
Song & Lyrics Facts
Elton John's "Circle of Life" song was released in 1994 on the album The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. It was written by Elton John and Tim Rice, with lyrics by Tim Rice.
The song was performed by Elton John accompanied by a band of African musicians. The song is about the circle of life and how it can bring joy and sorrow at different points in one’s journey. Its uplifting message has resonated with many people over the years. The song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1995 and was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. The lyrics are both inspirational and meaningful, making it one of Elton John's most popular songs.