SC: Roark's Lullaby

Roark's Lullaby
Parodied off "My Lullaby" from "The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride"

SENATOR ROARK:
Sleep, my little Junior...
Let your dreams take flight!
One day, when you're grown, you'll be
Your dear old dad's delight!

(Spoken)
ROARK, JR.: Goodnight.
SENATOR ROARK: Goodnight, my little tiger.  Tomorrow, your education intensifies...

(Singing continues)

SENATOR ROARK:
When you're climbing up the mountain
To fame, fortune, & success,
Playing by established rules can
Land you in an awful mess!

That's why people in my family
Proudly cheat & lie & steal
(Not to mention even worse things!)
To make our big dreams real

The feel of cold cash in my hand,
A thousand under my command,
Devoted henchmen standing by,
That's my lullaby!

Now, the good folks of Sin City
Would prefer that I resign,
But those poor fools have my pity,
For to my job, I've consigned!

(spoken)
Alas, I can't be Senator forever--as much as I'd like to!  At some point, I'll have to retire, & enjoy my golden years...

(Singing continues)

KEVIN ROARK:
So, who'll follow in your footsteps
When you're finally "off the air"?

SENATOR ROARK:
I think your good cousin Junior
Will make a perfect heir!

The melody of anguished screams
As people's dreams tear at the seams,
And all their aspirations die...
That's my lullaby!

Mommy's gone, but Daddy's still around
To love this little boy,
Till he grows into a monster
Born to ruin & destroy!

KEVIN ROARK:
Sleep, you little pipsqueak...uh, I mean, precious little lad!

CARDINAL ROARK:
One day, you'll become a fiend...

SENATOR ROARK:
Just like your dear old dad!

The moans & groans of heartfelt pain,
The thrill of good folks' pure disdain...

KEVIN ROARK:
The joy of iniquity!

CARDINAL ROARK:
Testify!

SENATOR ROARK:
I can hear them shouting...

KEVIN & CARDINAL ROARK:
"What an awful guy!"

SENATOR ROARK:
Soon, you will be ready
To bid your youth "goodbye",
And let your inner demons fly!
That's my lullaby!