Kuimba: Music/Lyrics
Hakuna Matata
This is our second version of our original Hakuna Matata. We wrote this about four years before Elton John's version was heard in The Lion King. Personnel- Lark Bowerman, lead vocal, kayamba, choir vocals; Kris Bowerman, vocal, djembe, Talking drum, percussion, choir vocals; John Waller, djembe, choir vocals; Don Keller, choir vocals; Hayfork Village Singers, choir vocals
Swahili:
(Chorus) Hakuna matata, Hakuna matata! Hakuna matata, Hakuna matata!
Iko saa ku cheza kidogo! Acha kazi, kuya hapa! Rafiki yangu, pika mikono— Iko saa ya furaha
Ndugu, acha ku sumbuka. Tosa macho ya huzuni! Kuya, leta mikono, kwanza, Fanya muchezo muzuri!
Boka haiwezi bania Wao ’na penda cheka sana. Sahibu, tuna weza jua Kuikala na salama!
English Translation:
There’s no problem, There’s no problem! There’s no problem, There’s no problem!
It’s time for a little fun! Forget your work and come! Friend of mine, clap your hands — This is a time of joy!
Sister/brother, stop your worrying. Take off those sad eyes! Come, give me your hand now, And dance beautifully!
There’s no way fear can get a hold of Those who love to laugh a lot. Dear Friend, we can experience living in peace.