The Lion King movie - Be Prepared lyrics
rate me<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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