Be Prepared

[SCAR, spoken]

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

[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, 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 gonna kill him

And Simba too!

[SHENZI, spoken]

Great idea! Who needs a king?

[BANZAI & SHENZI, spoken]

No king, no king, lala-lala-la-la

[SCAR, spoken]

Idiots! There will be a king!

[BANZAI, spoken]

But you just said—

[SCAR, spoken]

I will be king!

Stick with me, and you'll never go hungry again!

[BANZAI & SHENZI, spoken]

Yay! Alright!

Long live the king!

Long live the king!

[HYENAS]

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!

[SCAR & HYENAS]

So prepare for the coup of the century

[SCAR & HYENAS]

Be prepared for the murkiest scam (Ooh, 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

[SCAR & HYENAS]

Be prepared

Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared

Be prepared