Jeremy Irons Be Prepared Lyrics

Be Prepared Lyrics

Be Prepared 

 Music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice 

 Performed by Jeremy Irons, Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, and Jim Cummings 

 

 

 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 

 

 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 

 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 

 And injustice deliciously squared 

 Be prepared! 

   

 It's great that we'll soon be connected    

 With a king who'll be all-time adored 

 

 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! 

   

 Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared -     Be prepared!