Story Behind The Song

The song is from a musical based on the story of Noah. It is about two of each animal going on the ark.

Song Description

The song is from a musical based on the story of Noah. God sends a flood because the humans argue with eachother. The animals are told that only two of each kind can board the ark. They don't like this and start to argue amongst themselves to the Lion King's disgust. He then says that no animal can go on the ark as they have become no better than the humans, instead they will all die, with pride. The animals beg hiim not to do this but the King stands his ground. By the end of the song the animals are in agreement with the King as he knows best.

Lyrics

The time has come to make a stand, so listen closely, I rule this land
I?ve watched and listened in despair, as animals fight to be the chosen pair
The jungle rules were simple and plain, they never included looking for fame

Chorus:
Please Your Highness, do not make this choice,
Do we not count do we not have a voice?
Even if just one or two stay alive
At least the animal kingdom will survive

But survive as what, there will be no rules, everything has changed, we?re being taken as fools
Just look at the human way of living, There is no care, no love and no giving
My mind is made up, I will have the last say, Even if it means with our lives we must pay

Please Your Highness, do not make this choice
Do we not count do we not have a voice?
Even if just one or two stay alive
At least the animal kingdom will survive

Oh, Just take a moment to think and meditate, Have you ever before experienced hate
No! You have not, neither Jealousy too, Take a look at yourselves what is happening to you
The humans are not happy, this is how they live, Is this the legacy you want to give?

(Oh, I am your Highness I must make this choice)
Please Your Highness, do not make this choice
(Of course you count and of course you?ve a voice)
Do we not count do we not have a voice?
(Yes, if just one or two stay alive)
Even if just one or two stay alive
(At least the animal kingdom will survive)
At least the animal kingdom will survive

The flood may come, a raging tide, but at least we will all die with pride
The flood may come, a raging tide

We have our integrity still intact; Life isn?t just about being the best act
Survival loyalty knowing what?s what; you were all once happy with your lot
You were all once happy with your lot

Your highness we understand why you make this choice
And as your subjects we proclaim with one voice
With our pride and integrity intact
We will follow you in this very last act

Hail to the King, who rules this land, Hail to the King whose wisdom knows no bounds
Hail to King in whom we place our trust, Hail to the King who is righteous and just
Hail to the King

Hail to the King
Hail to the King

Hail to the King