BE PREPARED HISTORICAL FILKS

BE PREPARED (FOR THE RISE OF THE REICH)

Disclaimer: This filk does not display any of the author's ideas about the historical events portrayed.
This filk is merely an affectionate parody of the villain song "Be Prepared", as well as a critique of the regime portrayed and a tribute to history.

ADOLF H.: I know that all your apprehension
can't the slightest concept understand.
Though you're obnoxious, pay attention!
I will share something I now have planned.
It's clear you don't have the experience,
of how this is done not a clue...
A most grand entrée, with my clearance...
And quite soon we'll be through with our coup!

So prepare for the chance of our lifetime!
So prepare for sensational rise!
A future of glory...
This is no mere story...

OFFICER I: And where do we fit in?

ADOLF H.: Soon, you'll be admitting
great prizes, awarded.
I'll have you rewarded,
at least a little more than you were!
When our influence to the skies has flared...
Be prepared!

OFFICER I: So be prepared... But prepared for what?
ADOLF H.: For Chancellor von Papen's demise.
OFFICER II: And why? Is he ill?
ADOLF H.: Oh yes, soon he'll be ill enough to leave his post...
OFFICER I: Great idea! Who needs a chancellor?
Monarchy, monarchy, na-na-na-na-naaaa-na!
ADOLF H.: Idiots! There will be a chancellor...
OFFICER II: But you said...
ADOLF H.: I will be chancellor!
Follow me, and you will never starve again!

OFFICERS OF THE PARTY: Come one, come all, soon, we're united,
with a new reign that calls for a feast!
ADOLF H.: So what? Quid pro quo, you're expected
to take duties at which you fail least.
The first prize is right for the taking,
if you my instructions obey...
For without my wit's undertaking,
all of you would be lost and astray!
So prepare for the coup of the century,
be prepared for the end of the game!
Such a careful planning,
such great actors spanning...
Our ruler's a zero,
and never a hero!
This will soon be over,
the tables turned over,
the right ruler shall soon be revered!
I stand highest, all else must be cleared!
Be prepared!
OFFICERS OF THE PARTY: I stand highest, all else must be cleared!
Be prepared!



BE PREPARED... FOR WALLENSTEIN

WALLENSTEIN: I know that all your apprehension
can't the slightest concept understand.
Though you're obnoxious, pay attention!
I will share something I now have planned.
It's clear you don't have the experience,
of how this is done not a clue...
A royal entrée, with my clearance...
And quite soon we'll be through with our coup!

So prepare for the chance of our lifetime!
So prepare for sensational rise!
A future of glory...
This is no mere story...

PICCOLOMINI: And where do we fit in?

WALLENSTEIN: Soon, you'll be admitting
great prizes, awarded.
I'll have you rewarded,
at least a little more than you were!
When our influence to the skies has flared...
Be prepared!

PICCOLOMINI: So be prepared... But prepared for what?
WALLENSTEIN: For the death of the Kaiser!
TEREZKA: And why? Is he ill?
WALLENSTEIN: Oh yes, soon he'll be as ill as the King of Sweden was...
PICCOLOMINI: Great idea! Who needs a kaiser?
No liege lord, no liege lord, na-na-na-na-naaaa-na!
WALLENSTEIN: Idiots! There will be a kaiser...
TEREZKA: But you said...
WALLENSTEIN: I will be the next Kaiser!
Follow me, and you will be greatly rewarded!

OFFICERS: Come one, come all, soon, we're united,
with a new reign that calls for a feast!
WALLENSTEIN: So what? Quid pro quo, you're expected
to take duties at which you fail least.
The first prize is right for the taking,
if you my instructions obey...
For without my wit's undertaking,
all of you would be lost and astray!
So prepare for the coup of the century,
be prepared for the end of the game!
Such a careful planning,
such great actors spanning...
Our ruler's a zero,
and never a hero!
This will soon be over,
the tables turned over,
the right ruler shall soon be revered!
I stand highest, all else must be cleared!
Be prepared!
OFFICERS: I stand highest, all else must be cleared!
Be prepared!