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 
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! 
{Spoken} 
 Yeah, Be prepared. Yeah-heh... we'll be prepared, heh. 
...For what? 
 For the death of the king. 
 Why? Is he sick? 
 No, fool-- we're going to kill him. And Simba too. 
 Great idea! Who needs a king? 
 (and then Banzai): 
No king! No king! la--la-la--la-laa-laa! 
Idiots! There will be a king! 
 Hey, but you said, uh... 
 I will be king! ...Stick with me, and 
you'll never go hungry again! 
 Yaay! All right! Long live the king! 
 Long live the king! Long live the king! 
{Full song again} 
 {In tight, crisp phrasing and diction} 
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! 
All: 
Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared 
Be prepared!