Hercules
Eran James Lyrics

All you fear, is fear its self
Do not let fear run your life.

Check our your own back yard before you check out someone else
Before judging others, first evaluate your own situation.

Railroad track, in my neighborhood
Using a metaphor to describe the injustices that occur in one's community.

Ain't no trains around that part just ain't no good
The lack of transportation represents a larger societal lack of support and resources.

Wanna know, what's going down
Curiosity about one's surroundings and situation.

When the pimp on the corner looks like the sharpest cat in town
The corrupt people in power may not appear to be so.

Jungle rule, can't be no fool
In a harsh world, one must be smart and quick to survive.

Might get caught by the hook of a crook no time for cool
Being too casual can lead to getting caught in dangerous situations.

Look out jay, what you say, what you carrying brother
A warning to be careful of what one says and what one carries.

I hope you're clean cause the man is mean, don't come another further
The police are harsh, so one must not give them a reason to be more aggressive.

We all know the answer, will come out in time
The truth will eventually be revealed.

I might even carry some of your load, right along with mine
I am willing to help share the burden of hardship.

Thank you ma'am, mister please
Respectful politeness towards people, regardless of their status.

â??Cause I must be Hercules
A declaration that the singer must be strong and resilient like Hercules.

Like a bird, on the wing
Freedom and mobility are important.

I just wanna be free enough to do my thing
I want the freedom to pursue my own goals and interests.

I can feel the pressure, from every side
Stress and expectations are pervasive in life.

If you ain't gonna help, don't hurt, just pass me by
If you won't help, at least don't actively cause harm.

Oh, no
Exclamation of surprise or dismay.

Jungle rule, can't be no fool
Reiteration of the need to be smart and quick in a harsh world.

Devil is on the loose, no coo
Evil and corruption are present and unchecked.

Got your feet, in the sand
Being rooted to the ground or to one's community.

Got to be down with the cats that around and still got the face the man
One must be loyal to one's community while also facing societal challenges.

Talk about me if you please but I must be Hercules
I do not care if others talk about me, I will remain strong like Hercules.

Duckin' rocks, catchin' stones
A metaphor for trying to avoid harm, but still being hit by it.

Movin' how can I survive what's going on
One must keep moving forward to survive in a difficult world.

Big steely borrow
A difficult, burdensome task or event.

Somehow I've got to make it to tomorrow
The artist must persevere and survive to see the next day.

Can't depend, on no-one else
Self-reliance is essential in difficult times.

Comin' up the hard way I've got to save myself
The singer has faced hardship and must save themselves without outside support.

Must be Hercules
A reaffirmation that the singer must be strong and resilient like Hercules.

I must be Hercules
Final declaration of strength and resilience.