Be Prepared Lyrics - The Lion King On Broadway - Lion King On Broadway

[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! 

[Spoken] 

[Banzai:] Yeah, Be prepared. 

Yeah-heh... we'll be prepared, heh. 

...For what? 

[Scar:] For the death of the king. 

[Banzai:] Why? Is he sick? 

[Scar:] No, fool-- we're going to kill him. And Simba too. 

[Shenzi:] Great idea! Who needs a king? 

[Shenzi (and then Banzai):] 

No king! No king! la--la-la--la-laa-laa! 

[Scar:] Idiots! There will be a king! 

[Banzai:] Hey, but you said, uh... 

[Scar:] I will be king! ...Stick with me, and 

you'll never go hungry again! 

[Shenzi and Banzai:] Yaay! All right! Long live the king! 

[All Hyenas:] Long live the king! Long live the king! 

[Full song again] 

[Hyenas: {In tight, crisp phrasing and diction}] 

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 

(Oooh!) 

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 

(Aaaaaaah...) 

Respected, saluted 

(...aaaaaaah...) 

And seen for the wonder I am 

(...aaaaaaah!) 

Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared 

(Oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo) 

Be prepared! 

[All:] 

Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared 

Be prepared!