Be Prepared

Be Prepared is a song performed by Scar, Shenzi, Banzai, Ed and the Hyena clan in The Lion King.

Lyrics
Scar: (spoken) I never though hyenas essential But they're crude and unspeakably plain Maybe they've a glimmer of potential' 'If allied to my vision and 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 and successions Even you can't be caught unawares!

So, prepare for the 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! 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?''' Shenzi and Banzai:''' No king! No King! La-la-la-la-la-la!''' Scar:''' Idiots! There will be a king!''' Banzai: But you said, uh... Scar:''' I will be king! Stick with me, and you'll never go hungry again!''' Shenzi and Banzai:''' Yay! All right! Long live the king!''' Hyena Clan:''' Long live the king! Long live the king!

Hyena Clan: King, king, king, king, king, 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 (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 Respected, saluted And seen for the wonder I am Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared Be prepared!

Shenzi/Banzai/Ed: Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared Be prepared!