Say what you wanna
But I'm here to stay
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion

You can go where you wanna
But don't get in my way
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion

Now you'll be standing in a draft
If you don't hear me laugh

And if I happen to come around
Better hope that I don't frown
'Cause I just might knock you down, that's right!
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion
I'm a mean ole lion

Now, don't you know I'm ready to fight
I'll turn your day into night
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion

If you're half bright
You'll detour to the right
'Cause I'm a mean ole lion

Now, all you strangers got to beware
This is the king of the jungle here
And if I happen to let you slide
Don't just stand there
Run and hide
You just caught my better side
That's right! 'Cause I'm a mean ole lion
I'm a mean ole lion
I'm a mean ole lion!