________THE________
LION KING
BE PREPARED
Performed by Scar, Shenzi, Banzai, and Hyenas
- Scar (speaking)
- Scar (singing)
- Shenzi
- Banzai
- Shenzi and Banzai
- Hyenas
- Scar and Hyenas
- Vocals
Eee...
I never thought hyenas essential
[Ooh, ooh...]
They're crude and unspeakably plain
[...Ooh, ooh...]
But maybe they've a glimmer of potential
[...Ooh, ooh...]
If allied to my vision and brain
[...Ooh, ooh]
Hoom
Hoom
Hoom
Hoom
I know that your powers of retention
Are as wet as a warthog's backside
But thick as you are, pay attention
[Hoom, hoom]
My words are a matter of pride
[Hoom, hoom]
It's clear from your vacant expressions
[Eah, hum hum hum]
The lights are not all on upstairs
[Eah, hum hum hum]
But we're talking kings and successions
[Hum hum hum, hum hum hum]
Even you can't be caught unawares
[Hum]
Ee he
[He]
He he
[He]
He he
So prepare for a chance of a lifetime
[Ahh, ahh...]
Be prepared for sensational news
[...Ahh, ahh]
A shining new era
[Hum]
Is tiptoeing nearer
[Eah]
And where do we feature?
[Ah, ah]
Just listen to teacher
[Ah, ah]
I know it sounds sordid
[Eh, eh, eh, eh]
But you'll be rewarded
[Eh, eh, eh, eh]
When at last I am given my dues!
[Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh]
And injustice deliciously squared
[Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh]
Be prepared!
Yeah! Be prepared. We'll be prepared!
[Hum]
For what?
For the death of the king
[Hum]
Is he sick?
[Hum]
No, fool! We're going to kill him...
And Simba, too
[Hum]
Great idea! Who needs a king?
[Hum]
No king, no king! La la la la la!
[Hum]
Idiots! There will be a king!
[Hum]
Hey, but you said, uh...
I will be king!
[Ooh hum...]
Stick with me and you'll never go hungry again!
[...Ooh hum]
Yay, all right! Long live the king!
Long live the king!
[Ah ha ha haa...]
Long live the king!
[Perfect!]
[...Ha ha haa]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yes, remember soon be connected
With a king who'll be all-time adored
Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected
[Hum, hum]
To take certain duties on board
The future is littered with prizes
[Eah]
And though I'm the main addressee
[Ooh wa]
The point that I must emphasize is
[Ooh wa]
You won't get a sniff without me!
[Hum]
Ee he
[He]
Ee he
Ee he
So prepare for the coup of the century
Be prepared for the murkiest scam
[Ooo, 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
[Ahh...]
Respected, saluted
[Ahh...]
And seen for the wonder I am
[Ahh...]
Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared
[Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh]
Be prepared!
Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared!
[Laughter]