I Always Wanted a Brother was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda for Disney's Mufasa The Lion King, released in 2024 as a prequel exploring Mufasa and Scar's early life. In the film, a young Mufasa meets Taka, the cub who later becomes Scar, and the pair sing it as their bond forms. Performed by Braelyn Rankins and Theo Somolu, the upbeat number became one of the soundtrack's most shared tracks online. Clips circulated on social media for sibling reveals, pet pairings and friendship edits, keeping the chorus recognizable beyond the film.
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Clip of the song I Always Wanted a Brother from Mufasa The Lion King, sung by young Mufasa and Taka about becoming brothers and forming a lifelong bond.
This clip is the bright, bouncy chorus from I Always Wanted a Brother, where young Mufasa and Taka sing while playing and racing across the Pride Lands. Two young voices trade lines over light percussion and warm orchestral backing, full of excitement and innocence. The delivery is joyful and sincere rather than ironic, which makes the moment feel wholesome and uplifting. Viewers hear instant childhood friendship and chosen family, so even a short excerpt carries a sweet, nostalgic lift that contrasts with the brothers' later rivalry.
