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Circle of Life Lyrics
by Elton John
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Circle of Life Lyrics
From the day we arrive on the planet
And blinking, step into the Sun
There's more to be seen than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done
Some say eat or be eaten
Some say live and let live
But all are agreed as they join the stampede
You should never take more than you give
In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
Some of us fall by the wayside
And some of us soar to the stars
And some of us sail through our troubles
And some have to live with the scars
There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the Sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round
In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope
Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
On the path unwinding
In the circle, the circle of life
Meaning of Circle of Life
From the moment we arrive, blinking in the sun’s embrace, life presents a boundless expanse of experiences – more to see, more to do than we could ever imagine. Elton John’s “Circle of Life” explores this inherent cycle with a hopeful yet poignant tone, urging us to live responsibly, never exceeding what we give back to the world, echoing sentiments like "you should never take more than you give." The song acknowledges life's inevitable challenges – falling, soaring, navigating troubles, and bearing scars – while maintaining an optimistic outlook symbolized by the “band of hope.” It’s a meditation on our fleeting place within a grand, continuous journey, represented by the ‘wheel of fortune,’ where even amidst difficulties, the sun’s enduring light guides us onward along this endless “path unwinding,” ultimately reminding us to embrace life's complexities and find meaning within its cyclical nature.
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