Letras
Hi there! My name is Philoctetes, but you can call me Phil. I used
To train heroes, but all those hotshots: Jason, Odysseus, Achilles
. Every one of those guys let me down. But then... then I met a
Gangly kid named Hercules. I asked myself, "Could he be a hero? Could
He go the distance?" Find out what happened to Hercules. Let's begin!
At first I didn't believe Hercules when he said that Zeus was
His daddy. But sure enough, Herc was born on Mount Olympus
To Zeus, ruler of the gods, and his wife Hera. But Zeus hadn't
Always been head honcho. First he had to conquer some brutes
Called Titans, oversized guys who caused earthquakes and
Volcanoes on Earth. Using his mighty thunderbolts, Zeus locked
The Titans in a vault. Sometime later, a baby came along
Oh, he's strong! Like his dad!
Zeus threw a big bash for Herc and gave him Pegasus, a winged pony
One god left the party early. Hades, lord of the Underworld
Went below plotting to get rid of Zeus so he could take
Over the universe. Hades called on the three Fates
Who knew everything about the past, present, and future
Is this kid gonna mess up my hostile
Takeover bid or what? What do you think?
The Fates looked into their all-seeing eye and told Hades that
In 18 years when the planets were perfectly aligned, he'd be
Successful. That is, unless Hercules fought on the side of the
Gods. Then Hades would fail. Right away Hades sent his helpers
Pain and Panic to kidnap Hercules. They took him to Earth and
Gave him a special potion to make him mortal. But as Hercules
Was gulping the potion, a man and woman walked up. The imps
Dropped the bottle, which shattered before Hercules could finish
The last drop. The kidnappers fled, leaving the baby with Amphitryon
And his wife, Alcmene. Amphitryon read the boy's gold medallion
Hercules?
Baby Hercules was human now, but since he hadn't finished the potion
He kept his amazing godlike strength. Sadly, Zeus and Hera knew
Their son could not return to Mount Olympus. Only the gods can
Live there. So Hercules grew up with Amphitryon and Alcmene
Thinking they were his parents. Every year the boy grew stronger
And clumsier. Every time Herc went to the marketplace with his dad
The big klutz caused some disaster. Of course his pop defended him
He didn't mean any harm, he's just a kid
He just can't control his strength
In private, Hercules talked to his dad
I try to fit in, I really do! I just can't. Sometimes
I feel like I'm supposed to be someplace else
That evening, Amphitryon and Alcmene told Hercules that they
Were not his real parents. Alcmene gave him the gold medallion
This was around your neck when we
Found you. It's the symbol of the gods
Hercules set out for the temple of Zeus. Once there
He asked his questions, and the huge statue came alive!
Hercules! If you can prove yourself a true
Hero on Earth, your godhood will be restored!
Zeus gave Hercules his old pal, Pegasus. That's where I
Came in. I was minding my own business when Hercules and
Pegasus showed up. Zeus had told them where to find me
Philoctetes, trainer of heroes. Boy, was that kid determined
Haven't you ever had a dream? Something
You wanted so bad you'd do anything?
Once I found out his father was Zeus, I said OK. I taught Hercules
Everything I knew. The kid was a total loser at first, and then
He got it. But training's one thing; becoming a true hero is
Another. To test Hercules, I decided to take him to Thebes
The toughest town in Greece. On the way, Herc tried to rescue
A maiden from a burly centaur named Nessus. The lady objected
Back off, Atlas! I can handle this
But Herc was rarin' to prove himself. Before I knew it, Hercules
And Nessus were fighting. Hercules won, but I had to tell him
Straight: next time, don't let your guard down because of a pair
Of big goo-goo eyes! It was obvious that Hercules had a crush on
The dame Megara. I didn't know then that Meg was in cahoots with
Hades, and that Hades had done a quick burn when he learned that
Hercules was still alive.Hades: I'm about to rearrange the cosmos
And the one schlemiel who can liven it up is waltzing around in
The woods!... Hmm. Fortunately for the three of you, we still
Have time to correct this oversight. And this time, no foul-ups
Narrator: While Hades plotted, Hercules and I headed into big
Bad Thebes. Surprise, surprise. Who should show up but Meg?
Meg: Please, help. Please! There's been a terrible accident
Narrator: Meg led Hercules to a gorge where two little
Boys were trapped by a rock slide. Herc lifted an
Enormous boulder and freed the boys. The audience of
Thebans barely clapped. At least the boys were impressed
Boy 1: Jeepers, mister. You're really strong
Narrator: But Hades had a trick up his sleeve. The boys were
Really Pain and Panic. When Hercules lifted the boulder, he
Opened the entrance to a cave. In the cave lived a huge monster
Called the Hydra. As Herc fought the Hydra, I tried to coach
Herc: That's it. Dance around him. Dance
Around him. Watch the teeth, watch the teeth
Narrator: Suddenly, the monster lashed out its tongue and
Swallowed the poor kid. Herc slashed his way out, chopping
Off the Hydra's head. The Hydra sprouted three more heads
Herc chopped them off. More grew in their place. Finally, when
The monster had thirty heads, Hercules buried the beast by
Pounding his fists into the mountainside and causing an avalanche
Well, that did it. The people of Thebes went wild. Hercules became
A mega superstar. His name and face were everywhere. It also
Didn't hurt that Hercules zapped every creature that Hades
Threw his way: a giant boar, a lion, a sea monster, the Minotaur
Finally, Hercules went to Zeus, convinced that he
Had become a hero. But Zeus gave him some bad news
Zeus: I'm afraid being famous isn't the same as being a true hero
It's something you have to discover
For yourself. Look inside your heart
Narrator: Hercules wanted to quit, but I told him to hang in there
Herc: I've seen 'em all, and I am telling you, and this
Is the honest-to-Zeus truth, you got somethin'
I never seen before. I can feel it right down in these
Stubby bow legs of mine. There is nothin' you can't do
Except stay away from that blasted Meg. I couldn't believe it
When Hercules sneaked out on a date with the gal who, it turns
Out, was trying to buy her freedom from Hades. Seems Meg had
Sold her soul to save some old boyfriend. I searched all over
For the two lovebirds, and when I finally caught up with 'em
I chewed out Hercules for being late to his workout. As I hurried
Him away, he still took time to give Meg a peck on the cheek
On the way to the stadium, I fell off Pegasus and
Landed where I overheard Hades talking to Meg
Hades: You work for me
Hercules: If I say, "Sing," you say, "Hey, name that tune."
Narrator: Meg was in cahoots with Hades. I knew this
Would break the kid's heart, but I had to warn him and
Fast. I raced to the stadium. Hercules wouldn't listen
Hercules: I can't stop thinking about Meg. She's something else
Hades: She's a fraud! She's been playing you for a sap!
Hercules: Look, I know you're upset
About today, but that's no reason to...
Hades: Kid, you're missing the point
Hercules: The point is, I love her
Hades: She don't love you
Hercules: Stop it!
Narrator: After that, I stormed out, and Hades made
His move. He got Herc's attention by showing him
Meg in chains. Hades was having a grand old time
Hades: OK, so here's the trade-off. You give up your strength for
About twenty-four hours, OK? Say, the next twenty-four hours, and Meg
Here is free as a bird and safe from harm. What do you say? Come on
Narrator: That crazy kid. He made the trade, but not before
He made Hades promise that Meg would be safe from harm
Hades: Fine, OK. I'll give you that one. Meg is safe
Otherwise, you get your strength right back. OK?
Narrator: As soon as Hercules made the deal, all the strength
Drained out of him. Meg's chains disappeared. Then came the zinger
Hades told Herc that Meg had been working for him all the time
Meg: It's not like that. I didn't mean to... I couldn't. I'm so sorry
Narrator: Hercules just stood there, heartbroken, while Hades hopped
In his chariot and sped off into the dawn. Just like
The Fates had said, the planets were perfectly aligned
In no time, Hades freed the Titans. As they stormed
Mount Olympus, Hades stopped the one-eyed Cyclops
Hades: Hold it, Bright-Eye. I have a
Special job for you, my optic friend
Narrator: He sent the Cyclops to destroy Thebes and battle Hercules
Without his strength, Hercules was no match for the monster
After I left Hercules at the stadium, I promised
Myself to forget about the kid. I was only interested
In getting out of town. Then Meg flew up on Pegasus
Phil, Hercules needs your help!
What does he need me for when he's got friends like you?
Look, I know what I did was wrong but this isn't about me
It's about him. If you don't help him now, Phil, he'll die!
I hopped up beside Meg and Pegasus zoomed us back to Hercules
Lightning flashed all around us, proof of the battle up on Mount
Olympus. As soon as I saw Hercules, I tried to get him to fight
You were right all along, Phil. Dreams are for rookies
No, no, no, no, no, no, kid. Giving up is for
Rookies. I came back 'cause I'm not quittin' on you
I'm willing to go the distance. How about you?
I must've gotten to the kid because he grabbed a burning piece
Of wood and blinded the cyclops. Then he wrapped a rope around
The giant's ankles and the cyclops toppled over the cliff
As the cyclops plunged toward the sea, it knocked over two
Large columns. One of the broken columns fell toward Herc!
Hercules! Look out!
Meg pushed Hercules out of harm's way only
To have the column crash on top of her
Meg! No!
Hercules tried to lift the heavy pillar
All of a sudden, the column gave way
What's happening?
Meg smiled weakly as Hercules cradled her in his arms
Hades' deal is broken. He promised I wouldn't get hurt
Meg, why did you...? You didn't have to...
Well, people always do crazy things when they're in love
Meg reached out to Hercules
You can still stop Hades
Slowly, Herc laid Meg in my arms. Then he leapt on Pegasus and
They sped toward Mount Olympus. There Herc discovered that Hades
And the Titans had locked up the gods, including Zeus. Hercules
Freed the gods and fought the Titans with their help. Along with
Zeus, Herc and the gods defeated Hades, who got in one parting shot
Thanks a ton, Wonder Boy! But at least I've got one swell
Consolation prize: a friend of yours who's dying to see me
Back on Earth, I did all I could to save Meg. But Hades and the
Fates were determined to take her to the Underworld. Once Hercules
Saw that Meg's spirit was gone, he dashed off to talk to Hades
You like making deals. Take me in Meg's place
Hades paused for a moment, then agreed. As Hercules
Dove into the Pit of Death, Hades cackled behind him
You know what slipped my mind? You'll be dead
Before you can get to her. Is that a problem?
Hades happily watched as Hercules began to age. Then his joy
Turned to fury as Herc's body suddenly returned to normal
This is, this is impossible! You, you, you
Can't be alive! You'd have to be a... a god?
Pain and Panic watched as Hercules carried Meg's spirit past
Hades. At first, Hades tried to stop Herc and smooth things
Over. But Hercules got so mad that he punched Hades
Knocking him backward and trapping him in the Pit of Death
No! No! Let me out! Let me out!
Hercules carried Meg's spirit back to her body and Meg
Came back to life. When she smiled, I laughed and cried
All at once. Later, on Mount Olympus, Zeus hailed his son
For a true hero isn't measured by the size of
His strength, but by the strength of his heart
When Zeus and Hera welcomed Hercules home, Hercules grabbed Meg's hand
Father, this is the moment I've always dreamed of. But a life
Without Meg, even an immortal life, would be empty. I wish
To stay on Earth with her. I finally know where I belong
Herc returned to Earth with Meg. And see that group of stars?
Zeus put it there. That's Hercules. Yep, I finally trained a champ