Lyrics: Elton John/Tim Rice
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 a sensational news
A shining new era is tiptoeing nearer
And where do we feature
Just listen to teacher
I know it sounds sordid
But you’ll be rewarded
When at last I am given my dues
An injustice deliciously squared
Be prepared
Hey, did you hear that?
Hmm, what's up?
He's talking about the lion, yeah, the dad and the cub
I think I know him
What are we gonna do?
We could turn him into a delicious stew
Ooh, then he'll pay his price
But who will be the king if we end his life
Well, not Mufasa, Mufasa, Mufasa
No king, no king, la, la, la, la, la, la
Could someone please explain this thing?!
Idiots, I'll be the king
Long live the king
It's great that we'll soon be connected
With a king who'll be all-time adored, hey
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
Meticulous planning
Tenacity spanning
Decades of denial
Is simply why I’ll
Be king undisputed, respected, saluted
And seen for the wonder I am
Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared
Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared
Be prepared
Be prepared