Be Prepared lyrics

Artist  : Lion King Soundtrack 
Song : Be Prepared
 
												
														   Music by Elton John, lyrics by
Tim Rice

 Performed by John Vickery, Tracy Nicole Chapman,
Stanley Wayne Mathis, and Kevin Cahoon

 

 Scar:

 I never thought hyenas essential

 They're crude and unspeakably plain

 But maybe they've a glimmer of potential

 If allied to my vision and brain

 

 I know that your powers of retention

 Are as wet as a warthog's backside

 But thick as you are, pay attention

 My words are a matter of pride

 

 It's clear from your vacant expressions

 The lights are not all on upstairs

 But we're talking kings and successions

 Even you can't be caught unawares

 

 So prepare for a chance of a lifetime

 Be prepared for sensational news

 A shining new era

 Is tiptoeing nearer

 

 Shenzi:

 And where do we feature?

 

 Scar:

 Just listen to teacher

 I know it sounds sordid

 But you'll be rewarded

 When at last I am given my dues!

 And injustice deliciously squared

 Be prepared! 

 

 Banzai:

 Yeah! Be prepared. We'll be prepared! For
what?

 

 Scar:

 For the death of the king

 

 Banzai:

 Is he sick?

 

 Scar:

 No, fool! We're going to kill him. And Simba,
too

 

 Shenzi:

 Great idea! Who needs a king?

 

 Hyenas:

 No king, no king! La la la la la!

 

 Scar:

 Idiots! There will be a king!

 

 Banzai:

 But you said...

 

 Scar:

 I will be king! Stick with me and you'll never
go hungry again!

 

 Hyenas:

 Yay, all right! Long live the king!

 Long live the king!

 

 It's great that we'll soon be connected

 With a king who'll be all-time adored

 

 Scar:

 Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected

 To take certain duties on board

 The future is littered with prizes

 And though I'm the main addressee

 The point that I must emphasize is

 You won't get a sniff without me!

 

 So prepare for the coup of the century
Hyenas:

 Be prepared for the murkiest scam Oooooo,
la-la-la!

 Meticulous planning We'll have food!

 Tenacity spanning Lots of food

 Decades of denial We repeat

 Is simply why I'll Endless meat

 Be king undisputed

 Respected, saluted

 And seen for the wonder I am

 Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared

 Be prepared!

 

 Hyenas:

 Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared -

 Be prepared!