Be Prepared by Walt Disney Records (Ft. Cheech Marin, Jeremy Irons, Jim Cummings & Whoopi Goldberg)
Be Prepared by Walt Disney Records (Ft. Cheech Marin, Jeremy Irons, Jim Cummings & Whoopi Goldberg)

Be Prepared

Walt Disney Records & Jeremy Irons & Cheech Marin & Whoopi Goldberg & Jim Cummings * Track #3 On The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

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Be Prepared by Walt Disney Records (Ft. Cheech Marin, Jeremy Irons, Jim Cummings & Whoopi Goldberg)

Release Date
Mon May 30 1994
Performed by
Walt Disney RecordsJeremy Irons & Cheech Marin & Whoopi Goldberg & Jim Cummings
Produced by
Disney & Hans Zimmer
Writed by
Tim Rice & Elton John
About

In this classic villain song from the 1994 Disney animated film The Lion King, chief antagonist Scar explains to his hyena minions his plan to kill his brother Mufasa and nephew Simba, thus thwarting the line of succession in order to for him to become king.

Be Prepared 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

(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, spoken]
Yeah, be prepared! Haha! We'll be prepared! For what?

[SCAR, spoken]
For the death of the king!

[BANZAI, spoken]
Why? Is he sick?

[SCAR, spoken]
No, fool, we're going to kill him. And Simba too!

[SHENZI, spoken]
Great idea! Who needs a king?

[SHENZI & BANZAI & ED, spoken]
No king, no king, la la la la la la!

[SCAR, spoken]
Idiots! There will be a king!

[BANZAI, spoken]
Hey, but you said, uh...

[SCAR, spoken]
I will be king! Stick with me, and you'll never go hungry again!

[HYENAS, spoken]
Yeah! Alright! Long live the king!
Long live the king!
Long live the king!

(sung)
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!

[SCAR & HYENAS]
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 (Aaah...)
Respected, saluted (...aaah...)
And seen for the wonder I am (...aaah!)
Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared (Oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo)
Be prepared!
Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared!

Be Prepared Q&A

Who wrote Be Prepared's ?

Be Prepared was written by Tim Rice & Elton John.

Who produced Be Prepared's ?

Be Prepared was produced by Disney & Hans Zimmer.

When did Walt Disney Records release Be Prepared?

Walt Disney Records released Be Prepared on Mon May 30 1994.

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