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Cheryl Freeman/LaChanze/Lillias White/Roz Ryan/Vaneese Thomas Lyrics
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Person of the week in every Greek opinion poll
What a pro Herc could stop a show
Point him at a monster and you're talking SRO
He was a no one
A zero, zero
Now he's a honcho
He's a hero
From zero to hero in no time flat
Zero to hero just like that
When he smiled the girls went wild with oohs and aahs
And they slapped his face on every vase (on every vahse)
From appearance fees and royalties
Our Herc had cash to burn
Now nouveau riche and famous
He could tell you what's a Grecian earn
Say amen there he goes again
Sweet and undefeated and an awesome ten for ten
Folks lined up just to watch him flex
And this perfect package packed a pair of pretty pecs
Hercie, he comes, He sees, he conquers
Honey, the crowds were going bonkers
He showed the moxie brains, and spunk
From zero to hero a major hunk
Zero to hero and who'da thunk
Who put the glad in gladiator? (Hercules)
Whose daring deeds are great theater? (Hercules)
Isn't he bold?
Nobody braver, isn't he sweet our favorite flavor
Hercules, Hercules
Hercules, Hercules
Hercules, Hercules
Bless my soul Herc was on a roll
Undefeated
Riding high and the nicest guy
Not conceited
He was a nothin' a zero, zero
Now he's a honcho He's a hero
He hit the heights at breakneck speed
From zero to hero
Herc is a hero
Now he's a hero
Yes indeed
The lyrics of "Zero to Hero" describe the astonishing rise to fame of Hercules, the singer of the Disney movie of the same name. The song is set in a lively, upbeat tone, celebrating Hercules' transformation from an ordinary person ("a zero, zero") to a hero who could "stop a show" and defeat monsters with ease. The second and third verses of the song boast about Hercules' newfound success, with people lining up just to watch him and paying him appearance fees and royalties. The chorus repeats the phrase "zero to hero" several times, cementing the idea that Hercules had achieved greatness in an incredibly short amount of time.
The song is notable not just for its catchy tune and vibrant lyrics, but also for the dynamic vocal performances of the Disney chorus, composed of Cheryl Freeman, LaChanze, Lillias White, Roz Ryan, and Vaneese Thomas. Their strong, soulful voices give the song a sense of momentum and energy, perfectly capturing the excitement and drama of Hercules' rise to fame. Overall, "Zero to Hero" is a spirited anthem that celebrates the power of determination, hard work, and self-belief to turn dreams into reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Bless my soul Herc was on a roll
Wow, Hercules was doing really well
Person of the week in every Greek opinion poll
Everyone in Greece thought highly of him and voted him as the best person of the week
What a pro Herc could stop a show
Hercules was so skilled, he could captivate audiences and stop the show
Point him at a monster and you're talking SRO
If you sent him to fight a monster, the place would be packed and sold out
He was a no one
At first, nobody knew or cared about him
A zero, zero
He had no skills, no fame, and no importance
Now he's a honcho
But now, he's a person of high status and importance
He's a hero
People admire and respect him for his brave deeds
Here was a kid with his act down pat
He was a confident kid who had everything under control
From zero to hero in no time flat
He went from being a nobody to a hero very quickly
When he smiled the girls went wild with oohs and aahs
Women were attracted to him and couldn't resist his charm
And they slapped his face on every vase (on every vahse)
He became so famous that people put his face on everything, including vases
From appearance fees and royalties
He earned a lot of money from appearances and royalties
Our Herc had cash to burn
He had so much money that he could spend it easily
Now nouveau riche and famous
He became wealthy and famous quickly
He could tell you what's a Grecian earn
He was so rich he knew exactly how much a Grecian could earn
Say amen there he goes again
People praised him and cheered him on because he was so impressive
Sweet and undefeated and an awesome ten for ten
Everyone loved Hercules because he was so kind and perfect in everything he did
Folks lined up just to watch him flex
People were so fascinated with his muscles that they lined up just to see him flex
And this perfect package packed a pair of pretty pecs
He was physically attractive with good-looking chest muscles
Hercie, he comes, He sees, he conquers
Hercules was so successful that he accomplished every goal he set
Honey, the crowds were going bonkers
The crowds were crazy about him and went wild when they saw him
He showed the moxie brains, and spunk
He had the courage, intelligence, and energy to overcome any challenge
From zero to hero a major hunk
He transformed from a nobody to a desirable man
Who put the glad in gladiator? (Hercules)
Hercules is the reason why people enjoy watching gladiators
Whose daring deeds are great theater? (Hercules)
Hercules's brave actions make for exciting and entertaining performances
Isn't he bold?
Hercules is very courageous
Nobody braver, isn't he sweet our favorite flavor
No one is more courageous than Hercules and everyone likes him because he is kind
Hercules, Hercules
Everyone is so excited about Hercules
Bless my soul Herc was on a roll
Wow, Hercules was doing incredibly well
Undefeated
He never lost any battles
Riding high and the nicest guy
He remained humble and kind even though he was successful
Not conceited
He wasn't arrogant or full of himself
He hit the heights at breakneck speed
He achieved success very quickly
From zero to hero
He went from being a nobody to someone important and admired
Herc is a hero
Hercules is a true hero
Now he's a hero
Everyone sees him as a hero
Yes indeed
Definitely true
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: ALAN MENKEN, DAVID JOEL ZIPPEL
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