The Lion King
Jeremy Irons/Whoopi Goldberg/Cheech Marin/Jim Cummings Lyrics

I never thought hyenas essential
I used to think hyenas were useless creatures

They're crude and unspeakably plain
They are unpleasant and lack any good qualities

But maybe they've a glimmer of potential
Perhaps they have some hidden talent

If allied to my vision and brain
If I can get them on my side and use their strengths to my advantage

I know that your powers of retention
I realize you don't have good memory

Are as wet as a warthog's backside
Your memory is terrible, just like a wet warthog's behind

But thick as you are, pay attention
Even though you're not very smart, listen to me carefully

My words are a matter of pride
What I'm saying is important and I take pride in it

It's clear from your vacant expressions
It's obvious from your blank looks

The lights are not all on upstairs
You don't have all your mental faculties

But we're talking kings and successions
We're discussing royalty and the line of succession

Even you can't be caught unawares
Even you should be aware of what's going on

So prepare for a chance of a lifetime
Get ready for an opportunity that only comes once in a lifetime

Be prepared for sensational news
Be ready for some exciting news

A shining new era
A bright new future

Is tiptoeing nearer
It's coming closer quietly

And where do we feature?
And where's our place in this future?

Just listen to teacher
Just follow my lead

I know it sounds sordid
I know it sounds dirty or unpleasant

But you'll be rewarded
But you'll be compensated or praised

When at last I am given my dues
When I get what I deserve for my hard work

And injustice deliciously squared
And when I get revenge for the injustices done against me

It's great that we'll soon be connected
It's great that we'll soon be in a position of power

With a king who'll be all-time adored
With a king who will be adored by everyone for all time

Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected
Of course, you'll need to do something for me in return

To take certain duties on board
To take on certain responsibilities

The future is littered with prizes
The future is full of rewards

And though I'm the main addressee
Even though I'm the one in charge here

The point that I must emphasize is
The important thing I need to stress is

You won't get a sniff without me!
You won't get anything without my help!

So prepare for the coup of the century
Get ready for the biggest plan of the century

Be prepared for the murkiest scam
Be ready for the most underhanded scheme

Meticulous planning
Extremely careful and precise planning

Tenacity spanning
Persistence over a long period of time

Decades of denial
Years of being rejected or denied

Is simply why I'll
Is the reason why I'll

Be king undisputed
Be the king without any challengers

Respected, saluted
Admired, with people showing their respect

And seen for the wonder I am
And recognized for the amazing person I am

Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared
Yes, I'm making my intentions and plans clear

Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared
Yes, we're all showing our intentions and plans

Be prepared!
Get ready!