What is “Circle of Life” really all about?īased on the above, it’s almost as if, no offense, but this song isn’t about anything or at least nothing definitive. Rather life in and of itself is a grand experience which, similar to the concept of not being able to do it all, cannot be encapsulated in like a singular song. And apparently heeding said admonishment will lead to one being a productive member of the “circle of life”.
And that is we should never take more than we give.
Some of us may go through life virtually untouched, while others “ have to live with… scars”.Īnd beyond that what living on this Earth also entails, especially as far as people are concerned, is a thirst for curiosity. But ultimately the world is too big for any of us to actually see or do everything.Īdditionally there is only one line of this song, which is found at the end of the first verse, which is actually philosophical, as in offering advice to the listener. ‘do your thing and also let others do theirs’, is more applicable to the human experience.Īnd overall what Elton seems to be saying is that different beings have different destinies – “the wheel of fortune” as he puts it. Or better stated, in the “circle of life” there are some constants, such as the sun which shines above us all. But individually there are variations, i.e. For instance, when he points out “ eat or be eaten”, that’s a statement we largely attribute to the creature world. And this is not only us humans but also, in keeping true to The Lion King, the animal kingdom also.
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