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Be Prepared Lyrics – Jeremy Irons

Soundtrack Album: Classic Disney

Be Prepared Text

[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!

Classic Disney

Soundtrack Lyrics for Cartoon, 2003

Track Listing

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›Beauty And The Beast

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›Under the Sea

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›Hakuna Matata

Elton John

›Kiss The Girl

Samuel E. Wright

›I Just Cant Wait To Be King

Elton John

›Poor Unfortunate Souls

The Little Mermaid

Julie Andrews

Dick Van Dyke

Julie Andrews

Hayley Mills

The Beach Boys & Annette Funicello

›The Ugly Bug Ball

Burl Ives

›The Spectrum Song

Paul Frees

›Colonel Hathis March

J. Pat O'Malley

›A Whale Of A Tale

Kirk Douglas

›You Can Fly You Can Fly You Can Fly

Jud Conlon Chorus

›The Work Song

Jimmy MacDonald

›A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes

Ilene Woods

›Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

James Baskett

›Dance Of The Reed Flutes (Instrumental)

Tchaikovsky

›Love Is A Song

Donald Novis

›Some Day My Prince Will Come

Adriana Caselotti

›Minnies Yoo Hoo

Mickey Mouse

›Be Our Guest

Jerry Orbach and Angela Lansbury

›Can You Feel The Love Tonight

Elton John

Jodi Benson

Brad Kane

Richard White

Paige O'Hara and Robby Benson

›Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Julie Andrews

›Candle On The Water

Al Kasha

›Main Street Elecrical Parade

Baroque Hoedown

›The Age Of Not Believing

Angela Lansbury

›The Bare Neccesities

Phil Harris and Bruce Reitherman

›Feed The Birds (Tuppence A Bag)

Julie Andrews

›Best Of Friends

Pearl Bailey

›Let's Go Fly A Kite

David Tomlinson

›It's A Small World ( After All )

The Mellomen

›The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room

The Mellomen

›Mickey Mouse Club March

Mickey Mouse

›On The Front Porch

Burl Ives

›The Second Star To The Right

The Mellomen

›Evrybody Has A Laughing Place

James Baskett and Nick Stewart

›Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo

Verna Felton

›So This Is Love

Ilene Woods

›When You Wish Upon A Star

Cliff Edwards

›Heigh-Ho

The Seven Dwarfs

›Who's Afriad Of The Big Bad Wolf?

Pinto Colvig

›Colors Of The Wind

Judy Kuhn

›You've Got A Friend In Me

Randy Newman

›Be Prepared

Jeremy Irons

›Out There

Tony Jay and Tom Hulce

Jeff Bennett

René Auberjonois

David Ogden Stiers

Danny Elfman

Paul Terry

›Heffalumps And Woozles

The Mellomen

Richard White

Angela Lansbury

Julie Andrews

Louis Prima and Phil Harris

›Oo-De-Lally

Roger Miller

›Are We Dancing?

John Davidson, Lesley Ann Warren

›Once Upon A Dream

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›Bella Notte

George Givot

›Following The Leader

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›Trust In Me

Sterling Holloway

›The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

Bill Hayes

›I'm Professor Ludwig Von Drake

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›Pink Elephants On Parade

The Sportsmen

›Little April Shower

Disney Studio Chorus

›The Silly Song (Dwarfs Yodel Song)

Otis Harlan, Billy Gilbert, Pinto Colvig, Roy Atwell, and Scotty Mattraw

›One Last Hope

Danny DeVito

›A Guy Like You

Charles Kimbrough

›On The Open Road

Bill Farmer

›Just Around The Riverbend

Judy Kuhn

›Home

Susan Egan

›Fantasmic (Instrumental)

Disneyland

›Oogie Boogie's Song

Ken Page

›I Will Go Sailing No More

Randy Newman

›Substitutiary Locomotion

Angela Lansbury

›Stop, Look and Listen! / I'm No Fool!

Cliff "Ukelele Ike" Edwards

›Love

Nancy Adams

›Thomas Omalley Cat

Phil Harris

›Thats What Friends Are For

J. Pat O'Malley

›Winnie The Pooh

The Disney Chorus

›Femininity

Deborah Walley

›Ten Feet Off The Ground

Buddy Ebsen and Lesley Ann Warren

›The Siamese Cat Song

Peggy Lee

›Enjoy It

Maurice Chevalier

›Although I Dropped $100,000 (I Found A Million Dollars In Your Smile)

Paul Frees

›Give A Little Whistle

Cliff Edwards

›Oh Sing Sweet Nightingale

Eleanor Audley

›I Wonder

Mary Costa

›Looking For Romance

Larry Morey

›Baby Mine

Betty Noyes

›I'm Wishing/One Song

Adriana Caselotti

March, 12th 2024

Background and Context. "Be Prepared" is a dark and compelling song from Disney's "The Lion King," releesed in 1994. Voiced by Scar, the film's antagonist, this track unveils his malevolent plan to overthrow his brother, King Mufasa, and seize the throne. The song stands out for its sinister tone and Shakespearean echoes, as it draws heavily on themes of betrayal, ambition, and power. It's performed with a chilling charisma by Scar, alongside the hyenas, who serve as his conspirators and comic relief. "Be Prepared" is pivotal in setting the stage for the film's central conflict. Main Message and Theme. The core theme of "Be Prepared" revolves around the lust for poqer and the lengths to which individuals will go to achieve their ambitions. Scar's manipulation of the hyenas highlights themes of deceit, conspiracy, and the promise of rewards for loyalty. The song reflects the darker side of human (or animal) nature, emphasizing cunning, betrayal, and the pursuit of power at any cost. It serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of unchecked ambition and the moral decay that often accompanies the quest for dominance. Meaning and Summary. "Be Prepared" is a masterclass in villainy, showcasing Scar's strategic mind and his persuasive, albeit malicious, leadership qualities. The lyrics articulate a clear, if nefarious, vision for the future, promising prosperity and power to those who support Scar's ascent to the throne. The song cleverly uses the motif of preparation to foreshadow the impending betrayal, highlighting the meticulous planning and manipulation that underpin Scar's scheme. The chilling enthusiasm with which the hyenas embrace Scar's plot underscores the allure of power and the ease with which moral boundaries can be crossed when power is within reach. Emotion and Mood. The mood of "Be Prepared" is menacing and foreboding, with an undercurrent of dark humor. The song's orchestration and delivery enhance its sinister atmosphere, perfectly capturing the essence of a classic villain's monologue. It's both a declaration of Scar's intentions and a glimpse into the mind of a character whose intelligence and charisma are matched only by his ruthlessness. The song manages to evoke a sense of impending doom while also drawing the audience into the compelling, albeit dark, dynamics of power struggles within the animal kingdom.

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