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 thought hyenas essential

They're crude and unspeakably plain

But maybe they've a glimmer of potential

If allied to my vision and brain

(instrumetal bridge)

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 tip-toeing nearer

Shenzi: And where do we feature?

Scar: Just listen to teacher

I know it's 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....

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!

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 see for the wonder I am

Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared

Be prepared!

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

Scar: Be prepared!