Hércules
Cheryl Freeman LaChanze Roz Ryan Vaneese Thomas Lillias White Lyrics
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Herc was on a roll
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
He's a hero
Here was a kid with his act down pat
From zero to hero in no time flat
Zero to hero just like that (snaps)
When he smiled
The girls went wild with
Oohs and aahs
And they slapped his face
On ev'ry vase
(On ev'ry "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 urn?
Say amen
There he goes again
Sweet and undefeated
And an awesome 10 for 10
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?
No one braver
Is he sweet
Our fav'rite flavor
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 song "Zero to Hero" from the Disney movie "Hercules" is a celebration of the titular character's transformation from a nobody to a hero with widespread adulation. The first part of the song describes Hercules' rise to fame and how he becomes popular with his heroic acts, winning the title of the person of the week in every Greek opinion poll. It goes on to describe how he goes from being a "no one, a zero, zero" to being a "honcho" and a "hero." The second part of the song describes how he becomes a popular figure among women, with everyone wanting to see him flex his muscles. The song ends with a repetition of the earlier lines, reinforcing his transformation from zero to hero.
Line by Line Meaning
Bless my soul
Expressing amazement
Herc was on a roll
Hercules was achieving great success
Person of the week in every Greek opinion poll
Hercules was popular among the Greeks
What a pro
Hercules was extremely skilled
Herc could stop a show
Hercules had great stage presence
Point him at a monster and you're talking SRO
Hercules was a big draw for audiences when fighting monsters
He was a no one
Hercules was not well-known or important
A zero, zero
Hercules was nobody and had no value
Now he's a honcho
Hercules is now important and influential
He's a hero
Hercules is a legendary figure known for his extraordinary bravery and deeds
Here was a kid with his act down pat
Hercules knew exactly what he was doing
From zero to hero in no time flat
Hercules became famous and respected quickly
Zero to hero just like that (snaps)
Hercules became famous and respected easily
When he smiled
Hercules was charming and attractive
The girls went wild with
Girls were strongly attracted to him
Oohs and aahs
Girls reacted with sounds of adoration
And they slapped his face
His image was popular and appeared everywhere, including on vases
On ev'ry vase
Hercules' image was widely popular
From appearance fees and royalties
Hercules made lots of money from his fame
Our Herc had cash to burn
Hercules was very wealthy
Now nouveau riche and famous
Hercules was newly rich and famous
He could tell you
Hercules was well-educated and knowledgeable
What's a Grecian urn?
He knew what a Grecian urn was and implied he was cultured and sophisticated
Say amen
Expressing agreement and excitement
There he goes again
Hercules was achieving great things again
Sweet and undefeated
Hercules was kind and has never been beaten
And an awesome 10 for 10
Hercules was impressive and achieved great success every time
Folks lined up
People would queue to see Hercules
Just to watch him flex
People were fascinated by Hercules' strength and physique
And this perfect package
Hercules was attractive and talented
Packed a pair of pretty pecs
Hercules had well-developed pectoral muscles
Hercie, he comes
Hercules is coming
He sees, he conquers
Hercules is powerful and always wins
Honey, the crowds were
People loved Hercules and were very excited
Going bonkers
People were getting crazy with excitement
He showed the moxie brains, and spunk
Hercules was smart, brave, and confident
From zero to hero a major hunk
Hercules became famous and attractive in a short amount of time
Zero to hero and who'da thunk
It was unlikely that Hercules would become so famous
Who put the glad in gladiator?
Asking who is responsible for making gladiators glad and successful
Hercules!
Naming Hercules as the reason for gladiators' success
Whose daring deeds are great theater?
Asking whose impressive heroic acts make good entertainment
Hercules
Naming Hercules as the one whose daring deeds make great theater
Isn't he bold?
Asking if Hercules is audacious and daring
No one braver
Hercules was the bravest one of all
Is he sweet
Asking if Hercules is kind and gentle
Our fav'rite flavor
Hercules is the favorite of the people
Hercules, Hercules ...
Cheering for Hercules
Undefeated
Hercules never lost a fight
Riding high
Hercules was achieving great things and feeling happy
And the nicest guy
Hercules was not arrogant and was kind to others
Not conceited
Hercules was not arrogant but was humble and modest
He hit the heights at breakneck speed
Hercules achieved great success very quickly
Herc is a hero
Hercules is a hero to many people
Now he's a hero
Hercules is currently a hero
Yes indeed!
Expressing excitement and agreement
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN MENKEN, DAVID JOEL ZIPPEL
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