Be Prepared

Song Be Prepared
Artist Ensemble - The Lion King
Album The Lion King (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

Lyrics

[ti:Be Prepared]
[00:00.00] I never thought hyenas essential
[00:09.98] They're crude and unspeakably plain
[00:14.92] But maybe they've a glimmer of potential
[00:18.75] If allied to my vision and brain
[00:33.73] I know that your powers of retention
[00:37.20] Are as wet as a warthog's backside
[00:40.91] But thick as you are, pay attention
[00:44.42] My words are a matter of pride
[00:48.63] It's clear from your vacant expressions
[00:52.18] The lights are not all on upstairs
[00:55.95] But we're talking kings and successions
[00:59.66] Even you can't be caught unawares
[01:03.21] So prepare for a chance of a lifetime
[01:07.15] Be prepared for sensational news
[01:11.25] A shining new era
[01:13.80] Is tiptoeing nearer
[01:14.93] And where do we feature?
[01:16.86] Just listen to teacher
[01:18.98] I know it sounds sordid
[01:20.86] But you'll be rewarded
[01:22.73] When at last I am given my dues!
[01:26.28] And injustice deliciously squared
[01:29.66] Be prepared!
[01:33.17] Yeah! Be prepared. We'll be prepared! For what?
[01:37.40] For the death of the king
[01:38.67] Is he sick?
[01:39.40] No, fool! We're going to kill him. And Simba, too
[01:43.90] Great idea! Who needs a king?
[01:45.20] No king, no king! La la la la la!
[01:48.57] Idiots! There will be a king!
[01:50.55] But you said...
[01:51.36] I will be king! Stick with me and you'll never go hungry again!
[01:56.99] Yay, all right! Long live the king!
[02:01.29] Long live the king!
[02:04.85] It's great that we'll soon be connected
[02:08.57] With a king who'll be all-time adored
[02:12.38] Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected
[02:16.15] To take certain duties on board
[02:20.10] The future is littered with prizes
[02:23.59] And though I'm the main addressee
[02:27.33] The point that I must emphasize is
[02:31.33] You won't get a sniff without me!
[02:36.94] So prepare for the coup of the century
[02:40.96] Be prepared for the murkiest scam
[02:44.82] Meticulous planning
[02:46.71] Tenacity spanning
[02:48.59] Decades of denial
[02:50.44] Is simply why I'll
[02:52.37] Be king undisputed
[02:53.98] Respected, saluted
[02:56.10] And seen for the wonder I am
[02:59.61] Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared
[03:02.69] Be prepared!
[03:07.30] Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared
[03:10.56] Be prepared!