Classic Disney movie - Be Prepared lyrics

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Song by The Lion King<br /><br>

[Scar:]<br>

I know that your powers of retention<br>

Are as wet as a warthog's backside<br>

But thick as you are, pay attention<br>

My words are a matter of pride<br>

It's clear from your vacant expressions<br>

The lights are not all on upstairs<br>

But we're talking kings and successions<br>

Even you can't be caught unawares<br>

So prepare for a chance of a lifetime<br>

Be prepared for sensational news<br>

A shining new era<br>

Is tiptoeing nearer<br>

[Shenzi:]<br>

And where do we feature?<br>

[Scar:]<br>

Just listen to teacher<br>

I know it sounds sordid<br>

But you'll be rewarded<br>

When at last I am given my dues<br>

And injustice deliciously squared<br>

Be prepared!<br>

[Spoken]<br>

[Banzai:] Yeah, Be prepared. <br>

Yeah-heh... we'll be prepared, heh.<br>

...For what?<br>

[Scar:] For the death of the king.<br>

[Banzai:] Why? Is he sick?<br>

[Scar:] No, fool-- we're going to kill him. And Simba too.<br>

[Shenzi:] Great idea! Who needs a king?<br>

[Shenzi (and then Banzai):]<br>

No king! No king! la--la-la--la-laa-laa!<br>

[Scar:] Idiots! There will be a king!<br>

[Banzai:] Hey, but you said, uh...<br>

[Scar:] I will be king! ...Stick with me, and<br>

you'll never go hungry again!<br>

[Shenzi and Banzai:] Yaay! All right! Long live the king!<br>

[All Hyenas:] Long live the king! Long live the king!<br>

[Full song again]<br>

[Hyenas: {In tight, crisp phrasing and diction}]<br>

It's great that we'll soon be connected.<br>

With a king who'll be all-time adored.<br>

[Scar:] Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected<br>

To take certain duties on board<br>

The future is littered with prizes<br>

And though I'm the main addressee<br>

The point that I must emphasize is<br>

You won't get a sniff without me!<br>

So prepare for the coup of the century<br>

(Oooh!)<br>

Be prepared for the murkiest scam<br>

(Oooh... La! La! La!)<br>

Meticulous planning<br>

(We'll have food!)<br>

Tenacity spanning<br>

(Lots of food)<br>

Decades of denial<br>

(We repeat)<br>

Is simply why I'll<br>

(Endless meat)<br>

Be king undisputed<br>

(Aaaaaaah...)<br>

Respected, saluted<br>

(...aaaaaaah...)<br>

And seen for the wonder I am<br>

(...aaaaaaah!)<br>

Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared<br>

(Oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo)<br>

Be prepared!<br>

[All:]<br>

Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared<br>

Be prepared!<br>

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