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Be Prepared (The Lion King) 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!
[Hyena:?] Be prepared for what?
[Scar:] For the death of the king!
[Hyena:?] Why? Is he sick?
[Scar:] No, you fool, we're going to kill him... and Simba too!
[Hyena:?] Great idea! Who needs a king?
[Hyenas:] No king, No king, nah nah nah nah nah nah!
[Scar:] Idiots! There will BE a king!
[Hyena:?] But you just said...
[Scar:] *I* will be king!
Stick with me, and you'll never be hungry again!
[Hyenas:] YEA!!!!!! 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
Be prepared for the murkiest scam
(Ooooh!)
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
(Aaaaaaaaaah!)
respected, saluted
(Aaaaaaaaaah!)
And seen for the wonder I am
(Aaaaaaaaaah!)
Yes my teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared!
[Hyenas:] Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared!
Are as wet as a warthog's backside
But thick as you are, pay attention
My words are a matter of pride
The lights are not all on upstairs
But we're talking kings and successions
Even you can't be caught unawares
Be prepared for sensational news
A shining new era
Is tiptoeing nearer
I know it sounds sordid
But you'll be rewarded
When at last I am given my dues!
And injustice deliciously squared
Be prepared!
[Scar:] For the death of the king!
[Hyena:?] Why? Is he sick?
[Scar:] No, you fool, we're going to kill him... and Simba too!
[Hyena:?] Great idea! Who needs a king?
[Hyenas:] No king, No king, nah nah nah nah nah nah!
[Scar:] Idiots! There will BE a king!
[Hyena:?] But you just said...
[Scar:] *I* will be king!
Stick with me, and you'll never be hungry again!
[Hyenas:] YEA!!!!!! Long live the king!
With a king who'll be all-time adored
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
Be prepared for the murkiest scam
(Ooooh!)
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
(Aaaaaaaaaah!)
respected, saluted
(Aaaaaaaaaah!)
And seen for the wonder I am
(Aaaaaaaaaah!)
Be prepared!
Be prepared!
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:O! There are no comments on this? Ish de best. It's 'meaning' is the gathering of Scar's hyena army for the disbanment of pride rock.
OKAY, hold up. A) Jeremy Irons has THE sexiest voice in the entire world, so...that makes Scar sexy. (Yes, I know he's an animated lion) Meaning, this song alone with his voice is...nothing short of orgasmic. B) The lyrics are brilliant, the melody is brilliant, the whole scene in the movie. Chills guys....CHILLS!
lol this song was hard to find
this gotta be one of my fave songs ever lol
Meticulous planning Tenacity spanning Decades of denial Is simply why I'll Be king undisputed respected, saluted And seen for the wonder I am
this is perfection at work
its amazing. i sing it all the time. best film in the world :]
This song is fantastic.
Not only did it show that Jeremy Irons had a voice but also it showed that a tyrranical dark character could be sing songy.
Plus, it was also a touch dark in nature and made me feel so awed, even when I was eight, I saw an evil figure coming into power and was amazed at his smooshy all knowing dark attitude about it.
Quality song as always from Disney.
I miss these days... disney isn't the same anymore, you know?
Go to Youtube, Find the clip in German. It's even more awsome and then the Nazi overtnes really became clear. The sequence was based on a sequence from the Nazi prop flim "Triumph of the Will. Seriously. Once you get the overtones it will send more chills down your spine than ever before.
And Thisweather is right; Disney sucks today. I prefer to think that Disney went outta the movie making business after Mulan II.
It eases the heavy heart of yearning. But Disney is mking a comeback with decent movies with 'The Princess and The Frog'.
Just had to say, I like the double meaning with the word Pride in:
My words are a matter of pride