Be Prepared
(The Lion King)

Scar
Shenzi
Hyenas 

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
And where do we feature?
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

Yeah, be prepared! Heh, we’ll all be prepared. For what?
For the death of the king
Why, is he sick?
No, fool, we’re gonna kill him, and Simba too
Great idea, who needs a king?
No king, no king, lalalalalala
Idiots! There will be a king
Hey, but you said
I will be king
Stick with me
And you’ll never
Go hungry again
Yay! 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

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
Oh
Be prepared for the murkiest scam
Oh 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

Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared