Mufasa's Can You Feel The Love Tonight replacement song means she could win an Oscar 30 years after The Lion King

The following contains spoilers for Mufasa: The Lion KingMufasa: The Lion Kingof respond to The Lion KingOscar-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” could win an Oscar thirty years later The Lion King won an Oscar in the same category. Disney's prequel builds on the legacy of The Lion King in a variety of ways, from deliberate shouting to clever subversions. One connection between the films is a big musical number that drives their respective romantic subplots. “Tell Me It's You” is between Mufasa and Sarabi and follows the duo as they finally acknowledge their growing feelings for each other.

It is one of Mufasa: The Lion Kinggreat triumphant moments and is one of the best tracks in the musical. The song's success also meant it was selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the Academy Award for Best Original Song. If music could repeat The Lion KingAfter Oscar success, it could continue a thirty-year legacy and earn its writer an EGOT. However, the fierce competition can make being nominated, let alone winning the category, even more difficult.

“Tell Me It's You” is Mufasa's version of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight”

“Tell Me It's You” is the best song on Mufasa: The Lion King

“Tell me it's you” is Mufasa: The Lion Kingthe Oscar winner's response “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” which could give the song the precedent to win the 2025 Oscars. On paper, 'Tell Me It's You' has a lot of advantages. It's an emotional romantic ballad and the best song in the film. It's from a film that appeals to a wider audience than the other shortlisted nominees announced by the Oscarwhich means more voters are likely to see it. It has extra importance for the song's writer Lin-Manuel Miranda, who would become an EGOT winner if the track won an Oscar.

Set later in the film, “Tell Me It's You” finds Sarabi revealing to Mufasa that she knows he saved her life at the beginning of the film. The song follows Sarabi opening her heart to Mufasa, with the latter struggling to contain his own feelings out of respect for Taka's attraction to Sarabi. “Tell Me It's You” is the best song on Mufasa: The Lion Kingbolstered by a compelling duet between Aaron Pierce and Tiffany Boone. Currently nominated for an Oscar, “Tell Me It's You” is the film's best chance of repeating itself The Lion KingOscar success.

The Lion King won Best Original Song for “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” at the 1995 Academy Awards

'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' was one of three songs to earn an Oscar nomination

The Lion King was a true cultural success when it debuted in 1994, and this was reflected at the 67th Academy Awards in 1995. Although The Lion King was not nominated for Best Picture and failed to win the then-nonexistent Oscar for Best Animated Film, the film received four nominations for its music. Hans Zimmer won the Oscar for Best Score, and the film received three nominations for Best Original Song. Although “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata” were nominated for Best Original Song, the Oscar ultimately went to “Can You Feel The Love Tonight.”

With music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, the song was conceived as Elton John's contribution to the Disney tradition of love songs. Of the three nominated songs, 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' Makes More Sense as an Oscar Winner. While it may not have immediately entered the cultural lexicon as quickly as the opening of “Circle of Life” or the comedy “Hakuna Matata,” it remains one of Disney's best love songs. This gives “Tell Me It's You” some impressive shoes to fill if it wants to continue The Lion Kinglegacy.

Will 'Tell Me It's You' Really Win the Oscar for Best Original Song in 2025?

Although “Tell Me It's You” is on the shortlist to win the Oscar for Best Original Song, strong competition and somewhat disappointing critical reception for Mufasa: The Lion King make victory less likely. “Tell Me It's You” has strong competition, with songs from The six triple eight, Emilia Pérez, Moana 2, Sing Singand Elton John: It's never too late also on the list. The critical success of Emilia Pérez and the inclusion of two songs from that musical (“El Mal” and “Mi Camino”) on the list makes it a favorite in contrast to MufasaThe reception is more mixed.

Fifteen-time nominee Diane Warren has never won an Oscar before, giving the Academy the same motivation (if not more) to award her the award for “The Trek” over Lin-Manuel Miranda. Elton John's “Never Too Late” could also be seen as the Academy's potentially final chance to honor Elton John. With Elton John: It's never too late also a Walt Disney Productions film, it's possible the studio could shift its momentum from Miranda to John in the category. Although “Tell Me It's You” may win Mufasa: The Lion King a nomination, he will have to overcome difficulties to win.

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