[00:00.00] 作词 : Elton John/Tim Rice[00:01.00] 作曲 : Elton John/Tim Rice[00:13.46]I never thought hyenas essential[00:18.60]They’re crude and unspeakably plain[00:24.84]But maybe they’ve a glimmer of potential[00:30.19]If allied to my vision and brain[00:44.44]I know that your powers of retention[00:48.18]Are as wet as a warthog’s backside[00:52.16]But thick as you are, pay attention[00:56.01]My words are a matter of pride[01:00.15]It’s clear from your vacant expressions[01:03.81]The lights are not all on upstairs[01:07.68]But we’re talking kings and successions[01:11.67]Even you can’t be caught unawares[01:15.41]So prepare for a chance of a lifetime[01:19.37]Be prepared for sensational news[01:23.24]A shining new era[01:25.32]Is tiptoeing nearer[01:27.32]And where do we feature?[01:29.13]Just listen to teacher[01:31.41]I know it sounds sordid[01:33.43]But you’ll be rewarded[01:35.57]When at last I am given my dues[01:39.43]And injustice deliciously squared[01:43.02]Be prepared![01:46.68]Yeah, be prepared[01:48.47][01:50.79]For the death of the king[01:52.42]Why, is he sick?[01:53.22]No, fool, we're going to kill him[01:54.98][01:55.99]Great idea Who needs a king?[01:57.66]No king, no king, la-la la-la la la[02:00.47]Idiots! There will be a king![02:02.61][02:03.81]I will be king![02:06.03]Stick with me[02:07.66]and you'll never go hungry again[02:11.05][02:12.26]Yeah! All right![02:13.68]All right! Long live the king![02:17.52][02:19.03]It’s great that we’ll soon be connected[02:22.28]With a king who’ll be all-time adored[02:26.58]Of course, quid pro quo, you’re expected[02:30.61]To take certain duties on board[02:34.47]The future is littered with prizes[02:38.49]And though I’m the main addressee[02:42.29]The point that I must emphasize is[02:46.21]You won’t get a sniff without me![02:50.19]So prepare for the coup of the century[02:52.74](Oooh!)[02:54.15]Be prepared for the murkiest scam[02:56.65](Oooh... La! La! La!)[02:58.17]Meticulous planning[02:59.40](We’ll have food!) ([03:00.42]Tenacity spanning[03:01.40](Lots of food) ([03:02.27]Decades of denial[03:03.59](We repeat) ([03:04.46]Is simply why I’ll[03:05.39](Endless meat) ([03:06.27]Be king undisputed[03:07.52](Aaaaaaah...)[03:08.16]Respected, saluted[03:08.96](...aaaaaaah...)[03:09.95]And seen for the wonder I am[03:10.97](...aaaaaaah!)[03:13.83]Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared[03:15.84](Oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo)[03:16.66]Be prepared![03:21.23]Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared -[03:24.59]Be prepared!