When I was a cool young one

(When she was a cool young one)

I worked in the colony, paying my due

Accepting without question the prevailing views



That a young girl's life was one long grind

Digging hole,standing guard

'Til it crossed my mind, I was wrong, all along

All that I needed was to have heeded



Hakuna matata

What a wonderful phrase

Hakuna matata

Ain't no passing craze



It means no worries

For the rest of your days

It's a problem free philosophy

Hakuna matata



When I was a shallow youth

(When she was a shallow youth)

Cool calm reflection, I was never that good

I was a pawn in the game



I saw no trees for the wood

My future stretched behind me

I was over the hill

I put my best foot forward but the other stood still



Take my word

(Take her word)

I have heard

(She has heard)

All that I needed

Was to have heeded



Hakuna matata

What a wonderful phrase

Hakuna matata

Ain't no passing craze



It means no worries

For the rest of your days

It's a problem free philosophy

Hakuna matata



Hakuna matata

I hope I have conveyed

You don't have to bust a gut in the sun

It's much cooler in the shade



Some say it's just a waste of time

But they don't realize

That view is nothing but a crime

We are creatures worldly wise



Hakuna matata

What a wonderful phrase

Hakuna matata

Ain't no passing craze



It means no worries

For the rest of your days

It's a problem free philosophy



Hakuna matata

What a wonderful phrase

Hakuna matata

Ain't no passing craze



It means no worries

For the rest of your days

It's a problem free philosophy

Hakuna matata