Warthog Rhapsody

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Warthog Rhapsody
Length: 3:05
Written by: Elton John and Tim Rice
Performed by: Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella
Rhythm of the Pride Lands
He Lives In You

Hakuna Matata

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Kube

Lea Halalela

It's Time

One by One

Warthog Rhapsody

Lala

Busa

Noyana

Warthog Rhapsody is the eighth track on Rhythm of the Pride Lands. It was originally recorded to be included in the first movie, but was cut out during storyboard and never animated.

Lyrics

Now if you want a role model
Of a life most blissfully led
Then look no further than Pumbaa here
Then this laid-back quadruped
Relaxation's the name of the game
Be cool and be thick-skinned
Let my lifestyle be your reference frame
As long as you stand upwind
Your guide must be this rhapsody

Chorus
I gets up when I like
He's got it all worked out
I plans the day ahead
He's got it all worked out
When inspiration strikes
He's got it all worked out
I go right back to bed
He's got it all worked out

But though he may not be one of nature's dynamos
His mind is on the ball and far from comatose
Don't dismiss the warthog philosophy

Take it from he!
He's got it all worked out
Take it from me!
He's got it all worked out

Talking
Pumbaa: I'm starved!
Simba: Me too! What's for lunch?
Timon: Glad ya asked, kid. Should we tell him, Pumbaa?
Pumbaa: Uh huh!
Timon: Now listen to this - this is the important part!

Now who wants to be a hunter
Chasing food all over the place
More often than not it gets away
Who needs the thrill of the chase?
Why move mountains to get your chow
When you only need to move a log
Make it your dietary resolve for now
To eat like the old warthog
Regarding food
Mmmmmmmm
His attitude

Chorus
It's bugs for every meal
I've got it all worked out
So full of vitamins
I've got it all worked out
No need to cook or peel
I've got it all worked out
He eats 'em in their skins
I've got it all worked out

They're delectable, available, the perfect snack
They ain't endangered species
And they don't fight back
Don't dismiss the warthog gastronomy

Take it from he
Take it from me
Take it from he
He's got it all worked out

So remember when you see us staring into space
We're caught between a pillow and a soft, soft place
Don't resist the warthog mentality
Take it from he
Take it from me
Take it from he
Take it from we
We've got it all worked out