Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is a … Read Full Bio ↴Sir Elton Hercules John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is a British singer, pianist, and composer. Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967, John is one of the most successful artists of all time, having sold over 300 million records worldwide in a seven-decade career in music. He is acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his work during the 1970s, and his lasting impact on the music industry. John's music and showmanship have had a significant impact on popular music. His songwriting partnership with Taupin is one of the most successful in history.

John was raised in the Pinner suburb of London and learned to play piano at an early age, forming the blues band Bluesology in 1962. After leaving Bluesology in 1967 to embark on a solo career, John met Taupin after they both answered an advert for songwriters. For two years, they wrote songs for other artists, and John worked as a session musician for artists. John released his debut album Empty Sky in 1969, and a year later formed the Elton John Band and released his first hit single, "Your Song".

John's critical success was at its peak in the 1970s when he released a streak of chart-topping albums in the US and UK, which began with Honky Château (1972) and culminated with Rock of the Westies (1975). John continued his success in the 1980s and 1990s, having several hit singles and albums in both decades, and has continued to record new music since then. He has also had success in musical films and theatre, composing music for The Lion King, Aida, and Billy Elliot the Musical. In 2018, John began his ongoing farewell tour Farewell Yellow Brick Road, which is scheduled to conclude in 2023. The 2019 biopic Rocketman dramatized his life and career.

Outside of music, John is an HIV/AIDS charity fundraiser and has been involved in the fight against AIDS since the late 1980s. He established the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992, which has raised over £300 million since its inception, and a year later he began hosting his annual Foundation Academy Awards Party, which has since become one of the biggest high-profile Oscar parties in the Hollywood film industry. John was the chairman and director of Watford F.C, from 1976 to 1987, and again from 1997 to 2002, and is an honorary life president of the club. From the late 1970s to the late 1980s, John developed a severe addiction problem to drugs and alcohol but has been sober since 1990. He entered into a civil partnership with Canadian filmmaker David Furnish in 2005; they married after same-sex marriage became legal in England and Wales in 2014.

John has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including nine number-ones in the UK and US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", a rewritten version of his 1974 single in dedication to Princess Diana, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling chart single of all time. In 2021, John became the first solo artist with UK Top 10 singles across six decades.

John has received numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards, five Brit Awards; including for Outstanding Contribution to Music; two Academy Awards, two Golden Globes, a Tony Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, a Disney Legend Award, and the Kennedy Center Honor. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and is a fellow of The Ivors Academy. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to music and charitable services in 1998 and was appointed a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour by King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) in 2020.

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Solo studio albums
Empty Sky (1969)
Elton John (1970)
Tumbleweed Connection (1970)
Madman Across the Water (1971)
Honky Château (1972)
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player (1973)
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973)
Caribou (1974)
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (1975)
Rock of the Westies (1975)
Blue Moves (1976)
A Single Man (1978)
Victim of Love (1979)
21 at 33 (1980)
The Fox (1981)
Jump Up! (1982)
Too Low for Zero (1983)
Breaking Hearts (1984)
Ice on Fire (1985)
Leather Jackets (1986)
Reg Strikes Back (1988)
Sleeping with the Past (1989)
The One (1992)
Made in England (1995)
The Big Picture (1997)
Songs from the West Coast (2001)
Peachtree Road (2004)
The Captain & the Kid (2006)
The Diving Board (2013)
Wonderful Crazy Night (2016)
Regimental Sgt. Zippo (2021)

Soyez prêtes
Elton John Lyrics

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D'accord, vos pouvoirs de réflexion
Volent plus bas qu'un derrière de cochon
Mais bêtes comme vous êtes,
Faites attention
Rebelles et lions font rébellion

Je vois à vos yeux sans expression
Qu'il faut que j'éclaire vos lanternes

Nous parlons de roi, de succession
Vous êtes toutes impliquées dans l'affaire

Soyez prêtes pour la chance de votre vie
Car enfin va venir le grand jour
Nos ennuis sont finis
Nous sortons de la nuit

Et qu'est-ce qu'on doit faire?

M'écouter et vous taire
Faites-moi confiance,
Votre récompense,
Vous l'aurez quand viendra ce beau jour
Quand la gloire couronnera ma tête

Soyez prêtes

Ouai soyons prêtes, nous sommes toutes prêtes!
Pour quoi?

Pour la mort du roi

Il est malade?

Non, imbécile, nous allons le tuer
Et Simba aussi ...

Bonne idée!
On vivra sans roi!
Sans roi, sans roi lalalalalala

Idiotes! Il y aura un roi

Ho, mais t'avais dit que...

Je serai le roi!
Suivez-moi, et vous n'aurez plus jamais faim!

Ouais youpi,
Longue vie au roi
Longue vie au roi
Longue vie au roi

Quelle joie d'être bientôt les sujets
De notre nouveau roi adoré

Bien sûr, en revanche j'ose espérer
Que vous exécuterez mes ordres
J'assure un futur plein de captures
Puisque je suis roi des chasseurs
Par contre, sans moi, je vous l'assure
Vous mourrez de faim pour la vie!

Soyez prêtes pour le coup le plus génial
Soyez prêtes pour le plus beau scandale

Je dis compromission
Je dis conspiration
Je crie humiliation
Trois mots qui me feront un roi

Incontesté
Respecté
Salué

Le seul dieu vivant
Qu'on acclame

Votre roi vous invite à la fête
Soyez prêtes

Notre roi nous invite à la fête

Soyez prêtes

Overall Meaning

The song "Soyez prêtes" is a French version of the song "Be Prepared" from the soundtrack of Disney's "The Lion King". It is sung by Scar and his hyena lackeys. The song praises Scar's plan for the overthrow of Mufasa and Simba, with the hyenas acting as Scar's henchmen. The lyrics of the song initially talk about how the beasts have to rebel against the ruling class, and how the lionesses have a part to play in Scar's plan to take over. The song also talks about Scar's hunger for power and how he plans to execute his orders for a future full of captures.

Throughout the song, Scar uses the hyenas as pawns, manipulating them to trust him and follow his commands. The song also showcases Scar's narcissism and his desire to be adored and worshiped as a divine being. The lyrics about "compromise, conspiracy, and humiliation" show Scar's willingness to do whatever it takes to become the undisputed ruler of the Pride Lands.

Overall, the song is a dark and sinister representation of Scar's rise to power, showcasing his evil plans and manipulation tactics. It highlights the greed and corruption that come with absolute power and the consequences of greed and selfishness.

Line by Line Meaning

D'accord, vos pouvoirs de réflexion Volent plus bas qu'un derrière de cochon Mais bêtes comme vous êtes, Faites attention Rebelles et lions font rébellion
I acknowledge that your thinking skills Are lower than that of a pig's behind But given your stupidity, Be careful Because even rebels and lions can join forces

Je vois à vos yeux sans expression Qu'il faut que j'éclaire vos lanternes Nous parlons de roi, de succession Vous êtes toutes impliquées dans l'affaire
I can see from your expressionless eyes That I must enlighten you We are talking about a king, a succession And all of you are involved

Soyez prêtes pour la chance de votre vie Car enfin va venir le grand jour Nos ennuis sont finis Nous sortons de la nuit
Be ready for the chance of your lifetime Because the big day has finally come Our troubles are over And we are emerging from the darkness

Et qu'est-ce qu'on doit faire? M'écouter et vous taire Faites-moi confiance, Votre récompense, Vous l'aurez quand viendra ce beau jour Quand la gloire couronnera ma tête
And what should you do? Listen to me and keep quiet Trust me, Your reward, You will receive it on the beautiful day When glory crowns my head

Soyez prêtes Ouai soyons prêtes, nous sommes toutes prêtes! Pour quoi? Pour la mort du roi Il est malade? Non, imbécile, nous allons le tuer Et Simba aussi ... Bonne idée! On vivra sans roi! Sans roi, sans roi lalalalalala Idiotes! Il y aura un roi Ho, mais t'avais dit que... Je serai le roi! Suivez-moi, et vous n'aurez plus jamais faim! Ouais youpi, Longue vie au roi Longue vie au roi Longue vie au roi
Be ready Yeah, let's be ready, we are all ready! For what? For the death of the king Is he sick? No, idiot, we are going to kill him And Simba too... Good idea! We will live without a king! Without a king, without a king lalalalalala Fools! There will be a king Oh, but you said that... I will be the king! Follow me, and you will never be hungry again! Yeah, woohoo, Long live the king Long live the king Long live the king

Quelle joie d'être bientôt les sujets De notre nouveau roi adoré Bien sûr, en revanche j'ose espérer Que vous exécuterez mes ordres J'assure un futur plein de captures Puisque je suis roi des chasseurs Par contre, sans moi, je vous l'assure Vous mourrez de faim pour la vie!
What a joy to soon become the subjects Of our beloved new king However, I hope that You will execute my orders I promise a future full of prey Because I am the king of hunters On the other hand, without me, I assure you You will die of hunger for life!

Soyez prêtes pour le coup le plus génial Soyez prêtes pour le plus beau scandale Je dis compromission Je dis conspiration Je crie humiliation Trois mots qui me feront un roi Incontesté Respecté Salué Le seul dieu vivant Qu'on acclame Votre roi vous invite à la fête Soyez prêtes Notre roi nous invite à la fête Soyez prêtes
Be ready for the most brilliant move Be ready for the most beautiful scandal I say compromise I say conspiracy I shout humiliation Three words that will make me a king Unquestioned Respected Acclaimed The only living God That people cheer for Your king invites you to the party Be ready Our king invites us to the party Be ready

Writer(s): Elton John, Tim Rice

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