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Revision as of 19:37, 3 December 2010
Be Prepared is a song from The Lion King. It is sung by Scar, Banzai, Ed, Shenzi, and numerous hyenas.
Lyrics
Scar:
- 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.
- Yeah, we'll be prepared....for what?
Scar:
- For the death of the king!
Banzai:
- Why? Is he sick?
Scar:
- No, fool, we're gonna' kill him. And Simba too....
Shenzi:
- Great idea! Who needs a king?
Banzai and Shenzi:
Scar:
- Idiots! There will be a king!
Banzai:
- Hey, but you said-
Scar:
- I will be king! Stick with me, and you'll never go hungry again!
Banzai and Shenzi:
- Yay! All right! Long live the king!
Hyenas:
- 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.
- (Oooh!)
- Be prepared for the murkiest scam.
- (Oooh. 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,
- (Aaaah!)
- Respected, saluted,
- (Aaaah!)
- And seen for the wonder I am.
- (Aaaah!)
- Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared.
- (Oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo)
- Be prepared!
All:
- Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared.
- Be prepared!
Trivia
Originally, the song started with these lyrics:
- 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.