I Won't Say
Cheryl Freeman / Susan Egan Lyrics
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I guess I've already won that
No man is worth the aggravation
That's ancient history, been there, done that
Who d'you think you're kidding
He's the earth and heaven to you
Try to keep it hidden,Honey we can see right through you
Girl you can't conceal it
We know how you're feeling
Who you thinking of
No chance no way I won't say it, no no
(You swoon you sigh why deny it oh oh)
It's too cliche I won't say I'm in love
I thought my heart had learned its lesson
It feels so good when you start out
My head is screaming "Get a grip girl
Unless you're dying to cry your heart out
Girl you can't deny it
Who you are is how you're feeling
Baby we're not buying
Hon we saw you hit the ceiling
Face it like a grown-up
When you gonna own up that you got got got it bad
No chance no way I won't say it, no no
(Give up, give in, check the grin you're in love)
This scene won't play I won't say I'm in love
(We'll do it until you admit you're in love)
You're way off base I won't say it
Get off my case I won't say it
(Girl don't be proud it's okay you're in love)
At least out loud I won't say I'm in love
The song "I Won't Say" by Cheryl Freeman was featured in the 1997 Disney animated film "Hercules". The song is sung by Megara as she tries to deny her growing love for the title character, Hercules. The opening lines of the song imply that Megara has had bad experiences with men in the past and is reluctant to fall in love again. She denies her feelings in the chorus, insisting that she won't say she's in love despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
The lyrics of "I Won't Say" suggest that Megara is fearful of vulnerability and rejection. She has built up emotional walls to protect herself from past hurt, but she's finding it difficult to keep those walls in place as she falls deeper in love with Hercules. The lyrics are quite relatable and resonate with anyone who has struggled to let their guard down in a romantic relationship.
The song is upbeat and catchy, with a pop-rock feel that is very much of its time. The vocals are performed by Cheryl Freeman, an experienced stage actress and singer. "I Won't Say" has become a fan favorite and is often performed at Disney-themed events and karaoke nights.
Fact 1: "I Won't Say" was written by composer Alan Menken and lyricist David Zippel, who also worked together on "Hercules" and other Disney films.
Fact 2: The song was originally intended to be a duet between Megara and one of the Muses, but this idea was ultimately scrapped.
Fact 3: In the movie, Megara's vocal performance is dubbed by Susan Egan, who also provided the speaking voice for the character.
Fact 4: Cheryl Freeman, who sings on the soundtrack, is known for her performance as The Acid Queen in the 1993 Broadway production of "The Who's Tommy".
Fact 5: "I Won't Say" was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, but lost to "My Heart Will Go On" from "Titanic".
Fact 6: The song has been covered by various artists, including American Idol contestant Nikki McKibbin and Disney Channel star Sabrina Carpenter.
Fact 7: "I Won't Say" has been described by some critics as a feminist anthem, as it portrays Megara as a strong and independent woman who is hesitant to let a man into her life.
Fact 8: The song's catchy chorus has been parodied and referenced in various TV shows and movies, including "The Simpsons" and "Not Another Teen Movie".
Fact 9: The soundtrack album for "Hercules" peaked at number 34 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Fact 10: In addition to "I Won't Say", the "Hercules" soundtrack also features the hit single "Go the Distance" by Michael Bolton, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Key: D major. Chords: D, G, A, D, G, D, A.
Line by Line Meaning
If there's a prize for rotten judgement,
I have had bad experiences with men.
I guess I've already won that
I've made many bad choices in the past.
No man is worth the aggravation
I've learned that men aren't worth the trouble.
That's ancient history, been there, done that
I've moved on from past relationships.
Who d'you think you're kidding
You can't hide your true feelings.
He's the earth and heaven to you
You're head over heels in love with him.
Try to keep it hidden,
You're trying to deny your feelings.
Honey we can see right through you
We know you're in love.
Girl you can't conceal it
Your emotions are too strong to hide.
We know how you're feeling
We can tell you're in love.
Who you thinking of
You can't stop thinking about him.
No chance no way I won't say it, no no
I refuse to admit my feelings for him.
(You swoon you sigh why deny it oh oh)
You're showing all the signs of being in love.
It's too cliche I won't say I'm in love
I don't want to say I love him because it's too predictable.
I thought my heart had learned its lesson
I thought I wouldn't fall in love again.
It feels so good when you start out
Being in love is amazing at first.
My head is screaming 'Get a grip girl
Part of me knows I need to control my emotions.
Unless you're dying to cry your heart out
Unless you want to get hurt, you need to be careful.
Girl you can't deny it
You can't pretend you're not in love.
Who you are is how you're feeling
Your emotions reveal who you are.
Baby we're not buying
We don't believe you're not in love.
Hon we saw you hit the ceiling
We saw how excited you got when he was around.
Face it like a grown-up
You need to be mature about this.
When you gonna own up that you got got got it bad
When are you going to admit you're in love?
No chance no way I won't say it, no no
I still refuse to admit it.
(Give up, give in, check the grin you're in love)
You might as well give in, you're obviously in love.
This scene won't play I won't say I'm in love
I don't want to follow the typical romantic script.
(We'll do it until you admit you're in love)
We won't stop until you admit you're in love.
You're way off base I won't say it
You're wrong, I'm not going to say it.
Get off my case I won't say it
Stop pressuring me to admit my feelings.
(Girl don't be proud it's okay you're in love)
Don't be ashamed, it's okay to be in love.
At least out loud I won't say I'm in love
I still won't say it out loud, but I know it's true.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID ZIPPEL, ALAN MENKEN
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