Lyric Be Prepared

Music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice
Performed by John Vickery, Tracy Nicole Chapman, Stanley Wayne Mathis, and Kevin Cahoon

Scar:
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

Shenzi:
And where do we feature?

Scar:
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!

Banzai:
Yeah! Be prepared. We ll be prepared! For what?

Scar:
For the death of the king

Banzai:
Is he sick?

Scar:
No, fool! We re going to kill him. And Simba, too

Shenzi:
Great idea! Who needs a king?

Hyenas:
No king, no king! La la la la la!

Scar:
Idiots! There will be a king!

Banzai:
But you said...

Scar:
I will be king! Stick with me and you ll never go hungry again!

Hyenas:
Yay, all right! 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

Scar:
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 Hyenas:
Be prepared for the murkiest scam Oooooo, 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!

Hyenas:
Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared -
Be prepared!