Hercules
Susan Egan Lyrics


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If there's a prize for rotten judgment
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 (Oh no)
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 cliché, 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 and 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

Overall Meaning

The song "I Won't Say" from the Disney movie "Hercules" features the characters Megara and the Muses. The song starts with Megara admitting that she has had bad judgment when it comes to men and is not willing to fall for anyone again. However, the Muses interrupt her and call her out on her denial of her true feelings for Hercules. They see right through her and know that she is in love with Hercules but is too afraid to admit it. Megara continues to deny her feelings, stating that it's too cliché to say she's in love, and that her head is telling her to hold back. However, the Muses encourage her to face her emotions and confess her love for Hercules.


The lyrics of "I Won't Say" explore the fear of vulnerability when it comes to love. Megara has been hurt in the past and is afraid to open herself up to the possibility of being hurt again. The song also exemplifies the pressure to conform to societal expectations and not want to be seen as weak or vulnerable. It is a relatable theme that resonates with many people, making the song a classic Disney favorite.


Line by Line Meaning

If there's a prize for rotten judgment
If there was an award for making terrible decisions


I guess I've already won that
I am probably the winner of that prize


No man is worth the aggravation
No man is worth causing so much trouble


That's ancient history, been there, done that
That is a thing of the past, I have moved on from that


Who d'you think you're kidding
Who do you think you're fooling


He's the earth and heaven to you
He means everything to you


Try to keep it hidden
Attempting to conceal it


Honey we can see right through you (Oh no)
Sweetheart, we can easily see your true emotions


Girl, you can't conceal it
Girl, you can't hide your feelings


We know how you're feeling
We understand how you feel


Who you thinking of?
Who are you thinking about?


No chance, no way, I won't say it, no, no
Absolutely not, I'm not going to say it


You swoon, you sigh, why deny it, oh, oh
You're infatuated, it's obvious, why are you trying to hide it?


It's too cliché, I won't say I'm in love
It's too conventional or predictable, so I won't say I'm in love


I thought my heart had learned its lesson
I believed my heart had discovered its wisdom


It feels so good when you start out
It feels so good at the beginning


My head is screaming 'get a grip, girl'
My mind is telling me to be reasonable and move on


"Unless you're dying to cry your heart out"
Unless you're eager to grieve


Baby we're not buying
We don't believe it


Hon we saw you hit the ceiling
Honey, we noticed when you reached your breaking point


Girl, you can't deny it
Girl, you can't reject it


Who you are and how you're feeling
Your true self and your honest feelings


Face it like a grown-up
Confront it like an adult


When you gonna own up that you got, got, got it bad?
When will you confess that you really have it bad?


Give up, give in, check the grin, you're in love
Relax, surrender, stop pretending, you're in love


This scene won't play, I won't say I'm in love
I'm not going to agree that I'm in love because it seems like such a dramatic declaration


We'll do it until you admit you're in love
We will keep doing this until you acknowledge you are in love


You're way off base, I won't say it
You're mistaken, I'm not going to say it


Get off my case, I won't say it
Stop pressuring me, I'm not going to say it


Girl don't be proud, it's okay you're in love
Girl, don't be ashamed, it's alright that you're in love


At least out loud I won't say I'm in love
At the very least, I will not say it out loud that I am in love




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: DAVID ZIPPEL, ALAN MENKEN

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Comments from YouTube:

@nathanking221

Her husband upstairs hearing her singing: “She’s staring at that dang statue again isn’t she”

@chickenlover284

XDD

@rjgonzalez9220

Why? Is her husband Hades?

@chickenlover284

@@rjgonzalez9220 uhh I don't know

@tuffmike7487

Tfw her husband is Herc

@doctorgs8086

For all you know her husband's the one filming her

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@vanessaseda113

If I sounded like her I would never stop talking

@ChickenTenders

Boop Loop SAME

@vanessaseda113

Chicken Tenders I’m so jealous of her voice and looks ugh

@HB-by5tw

Or singing

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