Short Description: Lin-Manuel Miranda dropped his new song โI Always Wanted A Brotherโ from โMufasa: The Lion Kingโ released on December 13, 2024. I Always Wanted A Brother is the third track on the album, which was penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Nicholas Britell, and its beats are produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Mark Mancina. Read I Always Wanted A Brother Lyrics from Mufasa: The Lion King with the official music video, the artists featured in the song, and the story behind the song.
Song Credits
| Sone Name | I Always Wanted A Brother |
| Lead Vocals | Aaron Pierre, Braelyn Rankins, Kelvin Harrison Jr. & Theo Somolu |
| Song Writer | Lin-Manuel Miranda & Nicholas Britell |
| Music Producer | Lin-Manuel Miranda & Mark Mancina |
| Label | Walt Disney Records |
| Release Date | December 13, 2024 |
| Song Language | English |
I Always Wanted A Brother Mufasa Lyrics
[Young Taka]
When I Am King
No Other Animal Will Break My Stride, Break My Stride
And My Brother
[Young Mufasa]
My Brother
[Young Taka]
When Iโm King, Youโll Always Take My Side
[Young Mufasa]
Ha! Yeah, Right
[Young Taka]
Thatโs Right
When I Am King
[Young Mufasa]
When You Are King
[Young Taka]
No Other Animal Will Break Our Pride, Break Our Pride
And My Brother
[Young Mufasa]
My Brother
[Young Taka]
Our Prey May Run Away, But They Canโt Hide
[Young Mufasa]
Watch Your Hide
[Young Taka]
Letโs Go
Letโs Go
[Young Mufasa & Young Taka]
Letโs Go!
[Ensemble]
Hey, Did Your Mama Say
You Could Be Up This Late?
[Young Mufasa]
Okay, She Didnโt Say
Either Way
[Young Mufasa & Young Taka]
Hide Away, Letโs Go
[Ensemble]
Hey, Did Your Father Say
You Could Be Out This Far?
[Young Taka]
Okay, Weโre On Our Way
[Young Mufasa & Young Taka]
On Our Way
Run Away, Letโs Go
[Ensemble]
Hey, Did Your Mama Say
You Could Be Up This Late?
[Young Taka & Young Mufasa]
Ha-ha! Youโre Very Sharp
Yes, You Are (Ooh, Ah)
Yes, You Are (Eeh, Ah), Letโs Go
[Ensemble]
Hey, Did Your Father Say
You Could Be Out This Far?
[Young Taka]
Make A Wish On The Brightest Star, And I Say
I Always Wanted A Brother
I Always Wanted A Brother
I Always Wanted A Brother
Just Like You
[Young Mufasa & Young Taka]
And I Always Wanted A Brother
I Always Wanted A Brother
I Always Wanted A Brother
Just Like You
[Young Mufasa, Spoken]
You See That Tree?
[Young Mufasa]
Those Birds Are Watching The World Unfold
[Young Taka]
The World Unfold?
Oh, Brother
[Young Mufasa]
My Brother
[Young Taka]
When Iโm King, They Will Do As Theyโre Told
[Young Mufasa]
You May Look Down On Them, But They Are Free
[Young Taka]
You Canโt Catch Me
[Young Mufasa]
And Where They Go Cannot Be Controlled
[Young Taka]
No One Looks Down On Me
[Young Mufasa]
They Look Down On Us, Brother
[Young Taka]
Ha!
[Young Mufasa]
Some Things You Chase But You Cannot Hold
[Young Taka]
Okay, Itโs Getting Old
Letโs Go
[Young Mufasa & Young Taka]
Letโs Go!
[Ensemble]
Hey, Did Your Mama Say
That You Could Learn This Way?
[Young Taka]
Iโve Got To Find A Way
Find Our Prey
[Young Mufasa]
Fine, Iโll Wait
[Young Mufasa & Young Taka]
Letโs Go!
[Ensemble]
Hey
[Animal]
I Heard His Father Say
He Doesnโt Want This Stray
[Ensemble]
Ooh!
[Young Taka]
I Dare You To Say That Again To My Face
What Did You Say โbout My Brother?
Thatโs Not A Stray, Thatโs My Brother
You Stay Away From My Brother
โcause I Say So
[Young Taka & Ensemble]
If You Put Your Paws On My Brother
Youโll Meet The Jaws Of His Brother
[Young Taka]
Those Are The Laws For My Brother
[Young Taka, Spoken]
Whereโd He Go?
[Young Mufasa]
I Always Wanted A Brother
I Still Remember My Mother
One Season After Another
[Ensemble & Young Mufasa]
One Season After Another (Another, Another)
[Ensemble]
One Season After Another
One Season After Another
[Taka & Ensemble]
Everyone Sing For My Brother (Hey)
Do Anything For My Brother (Hey)
Soon, Iโll Be King With My Brother (Hey)
By My Side (Hey)
[Mufasa & Ensemble]
I Always Wanted A Brother (Hey)
[Mufasa & Taka, Ensemble]
Now, We Rely On Each Other (Hey)
One Season After Another (Hey)
[Taka & Ensemble]
Hey, Mufasa! (Hey)
[Mufasa]
Yes, Taka?
[Taka & Ensemble]
Iโll Race You To The Other Side? (Hey)
[Mufasa & Ensemble]
Race You To The Other Side (Hey)
[Mufasa & Taka]
Race You To The Other Side, Ha!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote the lyrics to the โI Always Wanted A Brotherโ song?
The song โI Always Wanted A Brotherโ was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Nicholas Britell.
Who is the music producer of the โI Always Wanted A Brotherโ song?
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Mark Mancina produced the โI Always Wanted A Brotherโ song music.
Who is the singer of the โI Always Wanted A Brotherโ song?
The โI Always Wanted A Brotherโ song is sung by Aaron Pierre, Braelyn Rankins, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Theo Somolu.
When was the โI Always Wanted A Brotherโ song released?
I Always Wanted A Brother song was released on December 13, 2024.
What is the duration of I Always Wanted A Brother?
The duration of the song I Always Wanted A Brother is approximately 3 minutes and 36 seconds long.














