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Tom Lehrer Be Prepared Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 10/10 [2 votes]Album: Revisited [Live] / Original Release Date: 1960-12Genre: ComedySong Duration: 2 min 39 sec
TOM LEHRER
- Be Prepared Lyrics / with translationsYou know: of all the songs I've ever sung, that is the one I've had the most requests not to.
I have time for one more here. this one is a little song dedicated to the boy scouts of america. [applause] we seem to have a convention here tonight. the boy scouts of america, those noble litt
Bastions of democracy, and the american legion of tomorrow. their motto is... I would like to state at this time that I am not now and have never been... a member of the boy scouts of america.
Motto is, as you know, be prepared! and that is the name of this song.
Be prepared! that's the boy scout's marching song,
Be prepared! as through life you march along.
Be prepared to hold your liquor pretty well,
Don't write naughty words on walls if you can't spell.
Be prepared! to hide that pack of cigarettes,
Don't make book if you cannot cover bets.
Keep those reefers hidden where you're sure
That they will not be found
And be careful not to smoke them
When the scoutmaster's around
For he only will insist that it be shared.
Be prepared!
Be prepared! that's the boy scouts' solemn creed,
Be prepared! and be clean in word and deed.
Don't solicit for your sister, that's not nice,
Unless you get a good percentage of her price.
Be prepared! and be careful not to do
Your good deeds when there's no one watching you.
If you're looking for adventure of a
New and different kind,
And you come across a girl scout who is
Similarly inclined,
Don't be nervous, don't be flustered, don't be scared.
Be prepared!
I have time for one more here. this one is a little song dedicated to the boy scouts of america. [applause] we seem to have a convention here tonight. the boy scouts of america, those noble litt
Bastions of democracy, and the american legion of tomorrow. their motto is... I would like to state at this time that I am not now and have never been... a member of the boy scouts of america.
Motto is, as you know, be prepared! and that is the name of this song.
Be prepared! that's the boy scout's marching song,
Be prepared! as through life you march along.
Be prepared to hold your liquor pretty well,
Don't write naughty words on walls if you can't spell.
Be prepared! to hide that pack of cigarettes,
Keep those reefers hidden where you're sure
That they will not be found
And be careful not to smoke them
When the scoutmaster's around
For he only will insist that it be shared.
Be prepared!
Be prepared! that's the boy scouts' solemn creed,
Be prepared! and be clean in word and deed.
Don't solicit for your sister, that's not nice,
Unless you get a good percentage of her price.
Be prepared! and be careful not to do
Your good deeds when there's no one watching you.
If you're looking for adventure of a
New and different kind,
And you come across a girl scout who is
Similarly inclined,
Don't be nervous, don't be flustered, don't be scared.
Be prepared!
Facts about Be Prepared
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Be Prepared is written by Elton John, Tim Rice.
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It is first released on December 01, 1960 as part of Tom Lehrer's album "Revisited [Live]" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 12nd track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, Tom Lehrer's 'Be Prepared' used the Boy Scout motto as a satirical metaphor and thus brought into focus the hypocrisy and double standards in society and moral codes, and at the same time, he encouraged the people to be ready for the hidden and often contradictory realities of life. The main theme in be prepared lyrics is social commentary, empowerment, inspiration, adventure, and freedom. Simultaneously, the song also points out the flaws of the Boy Scout values, hypocrisy, and double standards, irresponsible behavior, and self-interest. The lyrics make allusions to drinking, smoking, committing illegal acts, and engaging in sexual activities, which are definitely not fit for younger listeners.
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Be Prepared falls under the genre Comedy.
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Be Prepared song length is 2 minutes and 39 seconds.
Who wrote Be Prepared lyrics?
Be Prepared is written by Elton John, Tim Rice.
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When was Be Prepared released?
It is first released on December 01, 1960 as part of Tom Lehrer's album "Revisited [Live]" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 12nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Be Prepared lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, Tom Lehrer's 'Be Prepared' used the Boy Scout motto as a satirical metaphor and thus brought into focus the hypocrisy and double standards in society and moral codes, and at the same time, he encouraged the people to be ready for the hidden and often contradictory realities of life. The main theme in be prepared lyrics is social commentary, empowerment, inspiration, adventure, and freedom. Simultaneously, the song also points out the flaws of the Boy Scout values, hypocrisy, and double standards, irresponsible behavior, and self-interest. The lyrics make allusions to drinking, smoking, committing illegal acts, and engaging in sexual activities, which are definitely not fit for younger listeners.
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Which genre is Be Prepared?
Be Prepared falls under the genre Comedy.
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How long is the song Be Prepared?
Be Prepared song length is 2 minutes and 39 seconds.
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Be Prepared
Tom Lehrer
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I watched Tom Lehrer perform this and many other songs at Harvard in the early 1950's. It's meaning was made quite clear when, at the final "be prepared", Tom
pulled a large condom from his jacket pocket and waved it at the audience.