Be Prepared Lyrics

SCAR Spoken
I never thought hyenas essential
They're crude & unspeakably plain
But maybe they've a glimmer of potential
If allied to my vision & brain.

Sung
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 & 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 Spoken
Yeah! Be prepared.
We'll be prepared. For what?

SCAR Spoken
For the death of the king!

BANZAI Spoken
Is he sick?

SCAR Spoken
No, fool! We're going to kill him... & Simba too!

SHENZI Spoken
Great idea! Who needs a king?

BANZAI & SHENZI
Spoken No king, No king, nah nah nah nah nah nah!

SCAR Spoken
Idiots! There will be a king!

BANZAI Spoken
But you said...

SCAR Spoken
I will be king!
Stick with me, and you'll never be hungry again!

BANZAI & SHENZI Spoken
Yay, all right!
Long live the king!
Long live the king!

HYENAS Sung
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
& though I'm the main addressee
The point that I must emphasize is
You won't get a sniff without me

HYENAS
So prepare for the coup of the century

SCAR
Be prepared for the murkiest scam
Meticulous planning
Tenacity spanning
Decades of denial
Is simply why I'll
Be king undisputed
Respected, saluted
& seen for the wonder I am

HYENAS
Ooooh!
We'll have food!
Lots of food
We repeat
Endless meat

SCAR
Yes my teeth & ambitions are bared

SCAR & HYENAS
Be prepared!
Yes, our teeth & ambitions are bared
Be prepared!