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+ | |album = ''[[The Legacy Collection: The Lion King]]''<br />''[[The Lion King (Original Broadway Cast Recording)]]''<br />''[[The Lion King (1994 soundtrack)|The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)]]''<br/> ''[[The Lion King: Disney Karaoke Series]]'' |
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==Trivia== |
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| − | * This song is briefly heard in ''[[The Lion King 1½]]'' when [[Timon]] and [[Pumbaa]] wander into [[ |
+ | * This song is briefly heard in ''[[The Lion King 1½]]'' when [[Timon]] and [[Pumbaa]] wander into the [[Elephant Graveyard]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXmkz2L7Yhk&t=1m30s]</ref> |
* In ''[[Festival of The Lion King]]'', this song is performed as the theater takes on a darker tone.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=891&v=UKRCI1Imh80&t=14m48s]</ref> |
* In ''[[Festival of The Lion King]]'', this song is performed as the theater takes on a darker tone.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=891&v=UKRCI1Imh80&t=14m48s]</ref> |
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+ | * In the [[The Lion King (stage musical)|stage musical]] and the [[The Lion King (1994 soundtrack)|official soundtrack]], the song starts with these lyrics:<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7uwV7pzCVw]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR_xyWIX5xU]</ref> |
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+ | * In early drafts of the film, "Be Prepared" was titled "Thanks to Me" and focused on [[Scar]] gloating to the [[Shenzi’s clan|hyenas]] about murdering [[Mufasa]] and chasing off [[Simba]].<ref name="Mouse">[[File:Mug3.png|50px]]</ref> |
| − | * [[Tim Rice]] wrote a post-stampede [[Be Prepared (reprise)|reprise]] of the song in which [[Scar]] introduces the [[ |
+ | * [[Tim Rice]] wrote a post-stampede [[Be Prepared (reprise)|reprise]] of the song in which [[Scar]] introduces the [[Shenzi’s clan|hyenas]] to the [[Pride Landers|pride]]. However, it was ultimately scrapped due to a lively musical number being deemed inappropriate so shortly after the death of [[Mufasa]].<ref name="Mouse"></ref> |
| − | * Another [[The Madness of King Scar (deleted)|reprise]] was written in which [[Scar]] tries to seduce [[Nala]] into being his [[ |
+ | * Another [[The Madness of King Scar (deleted)|reprise]] was written in which [[Scar]] tries to seduce [[Nala]] into being his [[Ruler of Pride Rock|queen]]. When she rejects him, he introduces the [[Pridelanders|pride]] to his executive staff, the [[Shenzi’s clan|hyenas]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl8gDjaHWWA&t=2m1s]</ref> |
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| Released |
May 31, 1994 |
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3 |
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3:40 |
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"Be Prepared" is a song from The Lion King. It is sung by Scar and the hyenas in anticipation of Mufasa's death.
Lyrics
| 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 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! |
| Yeah-heh! We'll be prepared! Heh! |
| For what? |
| Scar: (spoken) |
| For the death of the king. |
| Banzai: (spoken) |
| Why? Is he sick? |
| Scar: (spoken) |
| No, fool. We're gonna kill him. |
| And Simba, too. |
| Shenzi: (spoken) |
| Great idea! |
| Who needs a king? |
| Banzai and Shenzi: |
| No king! No king! |
| La, la, la, la, la, la! |
| Scar: (spoken) |
| Idiots! |
| There will be a king! |
| Banzai: (spoken) |
| Hey, but you said- |
| Scar: (spoken) |
| I will be king! |
| Stick with me, and you'll never go hungry again! |
| Banzai and Shenzi: (spoken) |
| Yay! All right! All right! |
| Long live the king! |
| Hyenas: (spoken) |
| Long live the king! |
| Long live the 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 |
| 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 seen for the wonder I am! |
| Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared |
| Be prepared! |
| All: |
| Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared |
| Be prepared! |
Trivia
General
- This song is briefly heard in The Lion King 1½ when Timon and Pumbaa wander into the Elephant Graveyard.[1]
- In Festival of The Lion King, this song is performed as the theater takes on a darker tone.[2]
- In the stage musical and the official soundtrack, the song starts with these lyrics:[3][4]
- "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."
- Jeremy Irons sang the beginning of the song, but he damaged his vocal chords singing, "You won't get a sniff without me!" Jim Cummings was brought in to finish the song.[5]
- Though Jeremy Irons is often credited for singing the song, Jim Cummings has stated that he sang most of the song, while Irons only did some of the talking.[6]
In Development
- In early drafts of the film, "Be Prepared" was titled "Thanks to Me" and focused on Scar gloating to the hyenas about murdering Mufasa and chasing off Simba.[7]
- Tim Rice wrote a post-stampede reprise of the song in which Scar introduces the hyenas to the pride. However, it was ultimately scrapped due to a lively musical number being deemed inappropriate so shortly after the death of Mufasa.[7]
- Another reprise was written in which Scar tries to seduce Nala into being his queen. When she rejects him, he introduces the pride to his executive staff, the hyenas.[8]
Media
The "Be Prepared" sequence in The Lion King
Be Prepared - Disney's THE LION KING (Official Lyric Video)
The official broadway lyric video for "Be Prepared"
References
Template:The Lion King (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Template:Songs5