Odysseus – Scar × Simba (The Lion King) | Epic: The Musical A.I. Concept Cover

Simba storms back to a desolate Pride Rock to confront the uncle who usurped his throne, while Scar plots one last cunning ambush amid a chorus of snarling hyenas. Their duel re-imagines Epic: The Musical’s “Odysseus” as a savannah showdown of destiny and deceit.

⚠️ Fan project—no official link to Disney or Epic: The Musical

―― LYRICS ――
[Simba]
For many years I wandered, haunted by the desert wind—
My father's ghost and memory of the pride I failed to defend.
I come home, find Pride Rock barren, every hunting ground run dry;
Worst of all, I see you dared to claim my throne and let them die!
[Simba]
I have had enough.
[Ensemble – Lionesses & Hyenas]
Simba! Simba! Simba! Simba!
[Scar]
In the blaze of battle on this sacred rock of stone,
Somewhere in the shadows lurks a cub who's fully grown.
You think you hold advantage with your roar and righteous might?
Young king, you never noticed how I planned your father's plight.
[Ensemble]
Simba! Simba! Simba! Simba!
[Hyena]
Where is he? Where is he?
[Hyena]
Keep your heads low—he's leaping through the flames now!
[Hyena]
Our claws—they're slipping!
[Hyena]
He's using the smoke to hide his prowess!
[Hyena]
We're empty-pawed against a lion's fury;
Our only chance is strike him in the flurry!
[Hyena]
We know these ledges—the odds can be tilted—
[Simba]
You don't think I know my own kingdom? I'm Mufasa's child!
[Ensemble]
Simba! Simba! Simba! Simba!
[Hyena]
Old king, your puppet is dead—
You've crushed the serpent's head.
Now the rest of us are nothing but regret.
Oh king, forgive us instead,
So no more blood is shed—
Let us bow and leave in debt—
[Scar – cutting in]
No.
[Ensemble]
Simba! Simba! Simba! Simba!
[Scar]
Ha! He's more gullible than I presumed.
While you played with meerkats, cub, I sealed your father's doom.
Did you think the sharpest mind would leave his murder un-betrayed?
I dealt Mufasa such a blow—and history shall be replayed!
[Hyena]
Behind you!
[Timon – charging in]
Throw down those weapons,
And the pride may let you crawl away!
[Hyena]
After seeing what the king can do to traitors,
We wouldn't dare!
[Timon]
I don't want to hurt you,
But trust me—we came prepared!
[Hyena]
Your very presence dooms the king, grub-eater—
We don't fight fair!
[Hyenas – swarming]
Where is he? Where is he?
Hold him down! Hold him down!
[Hyena]
Make the king obey our demand!
[Hyenas]
Hold him down! Hold him down!
[Hyena]
'Cause if he won't, we'll break the pride's stand!
(Spoken)
Got him—mer… mer—
[Simba]
Mercy? Mercy?
My mercy burned with father's roar,
It died upon that gorge that night;
As long as you conspire more,
Our dawn can't meet the light!
You plotted with my uncle's lies,
You shattered every life—
All of you will answer now!
[Ensemble]
Simba!
[Simba]
You filled my heart with flame—
All of you who wronged the pride,
This shall be your fate!
[Ensemble – final chant]
Simba! Simba! Simba! Simba!

“True kings do not seek vengeance—but they will defend what love leaves behind.”

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