Hello everyone. This is my entry for Week 172 of Hive Open Mic. The theme of the week is 'Family'.
We were all told in basic school that family is the most important unit. We were also taught about the different types of families: the nuclear and extended family. We were told our families included people we were related to by blood like our father, mothers, siblings, cousins, nephews, etc. As we grew older, we did not need school to realize that the term 'family' could include people who were not related to us by blood. We got to meet people and grow relationships that grew deeper than the bond of friendship. The bond felt very similar to family and in fact, sometimes we found ourselves referring to them as family, even when they were not related to us in any way. They were just strangers we got to build relationships with but they were family. They were going to be there for us, anytime we needed them.
That was what Simba was trying to explain to Kiara, his lion cub that everyone in the kingdom is her family and they were always going to be there for her. He explained about life and how it can get hard doing life alone but with everyone around her, her family (not just blood-related), she can overcome all her obstacles. He let her understand everyone is her family, regardless of the relationship. They are all ONE family.
Here are the lyrics to the song. Enjoy!
As you go through life, you’ll see
There is so much that we
Don’t understand
And the only thing we know
Is things don’t always go
The way we planned
But you’ll see every day
That we’ll never turn away
When it seems all your dreams come undone
We will stand by your side
Filled with hope and filled with pride
We are more than we are,
We are one
Chorus:
Family, family
We are one (2x)
Kiara:
If there’s so much I must be
Can I still just be me,
The way I am?
Can I trust in my own heart,
Or am I just one part
Of some big plan?
Simba:
Even those who are gone
Are with us as we go on
Your journey has only begun
Tears of pain, tears of joy
One thing nothing can destroy
Is our pride, deep inside
We are one
Chorus:
Family, family
We are one (2x)
Simba:
We are one, you and I
We are like the earth and sky
One family under the sun
All the wisdom to lead
All the courage that you need
You will find when you see
We…are…one
Chorus:
(One one one)
Family, family
We are one (repeat)
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