Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Vocals
Nick Glennie-Smith
Conductor
Steven Doar
Programming
Omer Benyamin
Programming
Hollywood Studio Symphony
Orchestra
Re-Collective Orchestra
Orchestra
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Elton John
Composer
Tim Rice
Lyrics
Steve Mazzaro
Arranger
Bruce Fowler
Orchestrator
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Hans Zimmer
Producer
David Fleming
Producer
Jon Favreau
Producer
Seth Waldmann
Additional Engineer
John Witt Chapman
Additional Engineer
Alfredo Pasquel
Additional Engineer
Alan Meyerson
Mixing Engineer
Eva Reistad
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Soya Soo
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Tommy Vicari
Vocal Recording Engineer
Jacob Moreno
Assistant Engineer
Aldo Arechar
Assistant Engineer
Kevin Globerman
Recording Engineer
Larry Mah
Recording Engineer
Steven Lipson
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Mufasa has always shown too much restraint to when it comes to hunting
When I am king, the mighty will be free to take whatever they want
Because a hyena's belly is never full
(Mufasa's far too powerful to challenge)
Mufasa is yesterdays message
A clapped out, distracted regime
Who's failings undoubtedly presage
The need for a different dream
Yes, leonine times are a changing
Which means that hyenas must too
My vision is clear and wide ranging
And even encompasses you
So prepare for the coup of the century
Prepare for the murkiest scam
Meticulous planning
Tenacity spanning
The cage of denial
Is simply why I'll
Be king, undisputed
Respected, saluted and seen for the wonder I am!
Yes, my teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared!
[Verse 2]
Be prepared!
Be prepared!
Be prepared!
Be prepared!
[Verse 3]
Yes, our teeth and ambitions are bared
Be prepared!
Written by: Elton John, Tim Rice