The Lion King Soundtrack

Various Artists The Lion King Soundtrack Lyrics
1.Be Prepared

Lyricist:Elton John, Rice

I never thought Hyenas essential
They're cruel and unspeakably brave
But may be they've 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 sick as you are, pay attention
My words are a matter of pride
It's clear from your vacant expressions
(Aah, aah, aah, aah)
The lights are not all on upstairs
(Aah, aah, aah, aah)
But we're talking kings and successions
(Aah, aah, aah, aah, aah, aah, aah, aah)
Even you can't be caught unawares
(Hee hee hee hee hee)
So prepare for the 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

Yea, be prepared, we'll be prepared
For what?
For the death of the king
Is he sick?
No, fool! We're gonna kill him and Simba too
Great idea! Who needs a king?
(Hee, hee, hee)
No king! No king!
(Hee ha, hee ha, hee hee hee)
La la la la la la
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
(Aah, aah, aah, aah)
Yaa! All right! Long live the King
(Aah, aah, aah, aah)
Long live the King! Long live the King
(Aah, aah, aah, aah, aah)

It's great that we'll soon be connected
With a king who'll be all time adored
(Ho ho ho)
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
Be prepared for the murkiest scam
(Ooh, 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
Respected, saluted
And seen for the wonder I am
Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared
(Aah, aah, aah, aah, aah, aah, aah)
Be prepared
Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared


2.Circle of Life

Lyricist:Elton John, Tim Rice

From the day we arrive on the planet
And blinking, step into the sun
There's more to be seen than can ever be seen
More to do than can ever be done

Some say eat or be eaten
Some say live and let live
But all are agreed as they join the stampede
You should never take more than you give

In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope

Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle
The circle of life

Some of us fall by the wayside
And some of us soar to the stars
And some of us sail through our troubles
And some have to live with the scars

There's far too much to take in here
More to find than can ever be found
But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky
Keeps great and small on the endless round

In the circle of life
It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope

Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle
The circle of life

It's the wheel of fortune
It's the leap of faith
It's the band of hope

Till we find our place
On the path unwinding
In the circle
The circle of life

On the path unwinding, yeah
In the circle
The circle of life


3.I Just Can't Wait to Be King

Lyricist:Elton John, Tim Rice

I'm gonna be a mighty king
So enemies beware
Well, I've never seen a king of beasts
With quite so little hair

I'm gonna be the mane event
Like no king was before
I'm brushing up on looking down
I'm working on my roar
Thus far, a rather uninspiring thing

Oh, I just can't wait to be king

No one saying do this
No one saying be there
No one saying stop that
No one saying see here
Free to run around all day
Free to do it all my way

I think it's time that you and I arrange a heart to heart
Kings don't need advice from little horn bills for a start

If this is where the monarchy is headed, count me out
Out of service, out of Africa
I wouldn't hang about
This child is getting wildly out of wing

Oh, I just can't wait to be king

Everybody look left, everybody look right
Everywhere you look, I'm standing in the spotlight

Let every creature go for broke and sing
Let's hear it in the herd and on the wing
It's gonna be King Simba's finest fling

Oh, I just can't wait to be king
Oh, I just can't wait to be king
Oh, I just can't wait to be king