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BE PREPARED
performed by Jeremy Irons, Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, and Jim Cummings
music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice
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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
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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
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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
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So prepare for the chance of a life time
Be prepared for sensational news
A shining new era is tip-toeing nearer
(And where do we feature?)
Just listen to teacher
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I know it sounds sordid
But you'll be rewarded
When at last I am given my dues
And injustice deliciously squared
Be prepared!
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Yeah, be prepared, we'll be prepared... for what?
For the death of the king?
Why? Is he sick?
No fool! We're gonna kill him! And Simba too!
Great idea! Who needs a king?!
No king, no king, la la la la la la!
Idiots! There will be a king!
Hey, but you said, uh...
I will be king! Stick with me and you'll never go hungry again!
Yaaay! All right! Long live the king!
Long live the king!
Long live the king!
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It's great that we'll soon be connected
With a king who'll be all time adored
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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!
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So prepare for coup of the century!
Be prepared for the murkiest scam! (la-la-la)
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Meticulous planning! (We'll have food)
Tenacity spanning! (Lots of food)
Decades of denial, (We repeat)
Is simply why I'll (endless meat)
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Be king undesputed
Respected, saluted
And seen for the wonder I am
Yes my teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared!
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Yes our teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared!
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