| Chow Down | |
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| Performers |
• Kevin Cahoon |
| Release information | |
| Released |
1997 |
| Track |
6 |
| Length |
3:17 |
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"Chow Down" is a song composed by Elton John for the stage musical version of The Lion King. It was released in 1997 as part of the original cast recording. It is sung by Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed as they attempt to eat Simba and Nala after they enter the Elephant Graveyard with Zazu. It is sung primarily as a duet between Shenzi and Banzai, with Ed occasionally vocalizing and laughing in time with the music.
Lyrics[]
Banzai:
He called us slobbering!
Shenzi:
Said we were mangy!
Banzai:
Did I hear stupid?
Ed:
Huh?
Shenzi and Banzai:
Tell us again, gee
Banzai:
It's so incredible
Shenzi:
That you're so rude
Banzai:
When you're so edible
Shenzi and Banzai:
When you are food!
Banzai:
It's time to chow down
Shenzi and Banzai:
Chow down
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-chow down!
Shenzi:
I'm chompin' at the bit, baby!
Banzai:
My stomach's on the growl, son!
Shenzi and Banzai:
Chow down!
Chow down!
You've both been invited on a date
Two courses handed to us on a plate
We'll have you raw, won't be long to wait
Seeing you're already toasty brown!
Chow down!
Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-chow down!
Banzai:
Your ribs are looking so tasty
Shenzi:
Such chewy little chops, chums
Shenzi and Banzai:
Eat up!
Now wasn't it her mom who ate your dad?
And having parents eaten makes us mad
We're gonna settle up the score a tad
We've never had a snack of such renown!
Chow down!
Chow down!
Ed:
(maniacal laughter)
Shenzi: (spoken)
What, Ed? What is it?
Banzai: (spoken)
Hey! Did we order this dinner to go?!
Shenzi: (spoken)
No!
Banzai: (spoken)
Well, there it goes!
Shenzi and Banzai:
I think we should begin the meal from scratch
So many juicy segments to detach
Be good as gold for you're as good as carved!
Shenzi:
Here, kitty kitty
Shenzi, Banzai and Ed:
We're starved!
| The Lion King (Original Broadway Cast Recording) |
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