Tennessee Lyrics
Hans Zimmer
Lyrics
Tennessee
The Wreckers
by M. Branch, J. Harp
I never had all the answers
I never had enough time
But I sure had all the reasons
I never layed all my cards out
But you just wanted to play
The King have waited on my doorsteps
While the Joker in me went in our way
Maybe I was much too selfish
And wishing I was with you tonight
Cause I guarantee
things are sweeter in Tennessee
These days everything is all business
But I still wonder if somewhere I went wrong
Maybe I was much too selfish
And wishing I was with you tonight
Cause I guarantee
things are sweeter in Tennessee
In Tennessee
And I wished on every star in the southern sky
For that man in your life
Fighting my fear again
Maybe I was much too selfish
And wishing I was with you tonight
Cause I guarantee
things are sweeter in Tennessee
Cause I guarantee
things are sweeter in Tennessee
Song & Lyrics Facts
Hans Zimmer's Tennessee is a song released on the album The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), which was released in 2019. It was written by Hans Zimmer and Lebo M, with lyrics by Tim Rice.
Zimmer composed the music for the entire soundtrack of the film, while Lebo M provided additional vocals. The song has been described as an African-inspired chant that reflects the themes of family and loyalty found throughout the movie. The song features an all-star cast of musicians including guitarists Michael Landau, Neil Taylor, and Paul Jackson Jr., bassist Leland Sklar, drummer John Robinson, percussionist Luis Conte, and vocalists Carmen Twillie and Lebo M. The song also includes contributions from South African choir Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who provide background vocals in both English and Zulu. Tennessee is an emotional track that captures the spirit of the film and its message of hope and redemption.