Elena of Avalor - Ready to Rule
"S01E01 - First Day of Rule"
-Lyrics
[Francisco: This is how I know you're still a teenager. You think you're ready, but ruling a kingdom is not so simple. It reminds me of a story.]
[Luisa: It always does.]
Francisco:
There was once a king who lost his new crown
He frantically searched for it all over town
Alas, he did not hear the shouts as he sped
Of everyone saying it was right on his head
Oh, he thought he was ready to rule
But he still had some learning to do
If you listen up more than you speak
You will soon gain the wisdom you seek
So there's no need to rush
Keep your cool
And one day
You'll be ready to rule
Elena:
I fully intend to take your good advice
But the years I spent watching my dad should suffice
To teach me the things I need to have down
Like how to know when I am wearing a crown
Oh, I know I'm ready to rule
Though you think I have learning to do
So I'll have to come up with a way
I can prove it to you on this day
Then you will see
When I'm through
That I am
Already ready to rule
[Elena: Oh, Papa, how will I show them I can be as good a leader as you? The city. Of course! Today, I will meet with all the city leaders, and make sure they have what they need to restore our kingdom to greatness. Can you arrange that, Armando?
[Armando: Uh, is the chief of the castle supposed to arrange such things? I'm still getting used to the job.]
[Esteban: I know everyone who's anyone in Avalor. I will take care of everything.]
[Elena: Then what are we waiting for?]
I'll take charge like the leader I know I can be
And take care of all those who are counting on me
Francisco:
Even though I hold you in the highest esteem
There's more to good leadership Than it may seem
Elena:
So I know I'm ready to rule
Francisco:
But you still have some learning to do
Elena:
Now I really must be on my way
Francisco:
Even though I am begging you, stay
Soon you will see what I say is true
Elena:
No, it's you who will see when I'm through
Francisco:
Oh, one day, you'll be ready
Elena:
I am already ready
Francisco:
You almost are ready
Elena:
I'll show you
I'm ready
So ready
To rule
[Luisa: Good luck, mija.]
[Elena: I'll be back in time for the ball. Let's go!]