I listened to this all the way back in December of 2025 and it's been stuck in my head ever since. LYRICS: When you're a leader, you're always encumbered With the problems of being the star For by definition, you're lumbered With those not as bright as you are I know that your powers of retention Are as wet as a warthog's backside But thick as you are, pay attention My words are a matter of pride I know by your vacant expressions The lights are not all on upstairs But we're talking kings and successions Even you can't be caught unawares You seem to forget I'm a hero For saving the life of that squirt My rating would plummet to zero If I even let him get hurt Instead, I've been brilliant and crafty By letting him dig his own grave He's spoiled, irresponsible, stupid Oh, he couldn't rule bats in a cave Thanks to me It was goodbye, Mufasa Thanks to me Little Simba's gone wrong Meticulous planning Tenacity spanning Decades of denial Is simply why I'll Be king undisputed Respected, saluted And at last, I shall feel I belong Oh, the word from the pride has to be Thanks to me So, no thanks to you, you're connected With a king who's the all-time adored Of course, quid pro quo, you're expected To take certain duties onboard The future is littered with prizes And though I'm the main addressee The point that I must emphasize is That you won't get a sniff without me Thanks to me It was goodbye, Mufasa Thanks to me Little Simba needs prayers A shining new era Is tiptoeing nearer And those who assisted While others resisted I know it sounds sordid Will soon be rewarded And at last, I shall feel someone cares Oh, the word from the pride has to be Thanks to me Ha, ha! Oh, the word from the pride has to be Thanks to me Thanks to me
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