King of Pride Rock/Circle of Life (Reprise). The acclaimed singer-songwriter-actress debuted on Broadway originating the role of Nala/The Lion King in 1997. Lebo based the song's lyrics on his own experiences having been exiled from South Africa during apartheid, therefore imbuing "Shadowland" with themes about refugeeism and survival. Cannot annotate a non-flat selection. This shadowed land, this was our home "[38] Citing "Shadowland" as her favorite moment in the musical, ensemble singer Lindiwe Dlamini, who had sung the song for over 8,000 performances by 2017, agreed that "There’s something about the strength of a woman in that moment. "[75] Similarly, Erin Gleeson of the Baltimore City Paper felt "Shadowland" was "unmemorable", writing that it "drag[s] down an otherwise lively and spirited production. I have no choice "[77], The Lion King: Original Broadway Cast Recording, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, "The Great, Forgotten Soundtrack to The Lion King. Shadowland: 11. Beso bo, my people, beso bo, LION KING Lyrics provided by SongLyrics.com. But I'll remember my pride Headley has recorded four solo albums, winning a Grammy Award in 2010 for “Audience of One” (Best Contemporary Gospel R&B Album). This is just a preview! So Why Didn’t Beyoncé Sing “Shadowland” in the Lion King Remake? "Shadowland" is a song written by Lebo M., Hans Zimmer and Mark Mancina for the musical The Lion King (1997), a stage adaptation of Disney's 1994 animated film of the same name. [27] Featuring exclusively females,[28] the sequence features feline-influenced movements and choreography. [9][1] The track itself is inspired by an orchestral theme used in the film. The Lion King made its initial impact as a 1994 animated film musical from Walt Disney Pictures. Headley has also appeared in the City Center Encores production of Do Re Mi and the Actors Fund Benefit concert version of Dreamgirls. [51] Describing Headley's vocals as "sung achingly", The New York Times Stephen Holden recognized "Shadowland" among the musical's three original ballads that serve as "potent vocal showcases" while contributing "genuine emotional depth" to the production, alongside "They Live in You" and "Endless Night". Lyrics to 'Shadowland' by LION KING: Fa see, le sou, lee ah, hallah le la Fa see, le sou, lee ah, hallah le la Shadowland, the leaves have fallen The shadowed land, this was our home The Lion King (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Original Broadway Cast of The Lion King. [67], Since Headley's departure, actresses who have replaced her in subsequent productions have continued to earn positive reviews for their renditions. [44] Several critics and media publications have acknowledged the song's "haunting" nature and sentiment. Let your prayers be my guide In London she starred in The Bodyguard, garnering Olivier Award and What’s On Stage Award nominations. King Of Pride Rock / Circle Of Life (Reprise), King Of Pride Rock/Circle Of Life (Reprise), Lyricapsule: The Surfaris Drop ‘Wipe Out’; June 22, 1963, Lyricapsule: The Byrds Drop ‘Mr. [24] Seeking permission from her pride before she leaves in search of a fertile land to where they can relocate,[5] Nala bids an emotional farewell to her fellow lionesses and homeland, which has grown dry and barren due to famine and drought under Scar's reign.