"The Gospel Truth" is the introductory song of Disney's 1997 animated feature film, Hercules.
Summary[]
The song starts in a museum where the narrator talks about Hercules before being interrupted by the Muses when he was "making the story sound like some Greek tragedy". The Muses, which consist of Calliope, Clio, Melpomene, Terpsichore, and Thalia, break into song to tell the story, instead of the boring old narration. This song acts as the prologue to the story and gives us the information about the time before Hercules before actually getting into the movie.
Lyrics[]
Back when the world was new
The planet Earth was down on its luck
And everywhere gigantic brutes called Titans ran amok
It was a nasty place
There was a mess wherever you stepped
Where chaos reigned and earthquakes and volcanoes never slept
And then along came Zeus
He hurled his thunderbolt
(He zapped)
Locked those suckers in a vault
(They're trapped)
And on his own stopped chaos in its tracks
And that's the gospel truth
The guy was too type "A" to just relax
And that's the world's first dish
Zeus tamed the globe while still in his youth
Though, honey, it may seem impossible
That's the gospel truth
On Mt. Olympus life was neat and smooth as sweet vermouth
Though, honey, it may seem impossible
That's the gospel truth
He ran the Underworld
But thought the dead were dull and uncouth
He was as mean as he was ruthless
And that's the gospel truth
He had a plan to shake things up
And that's the gospel truth
Young Herc was mortal now
But since he did not drink the last drop
He still retained his godlike strength
So thank his lucky star
(Tell it, girl)
But Zeus and Hera wept
Because their son could never come home
They'd have to watch their precious baby
Grow up from afar
Though Hades' horrid plan
Was hatched before Herc cut his first tooth
The boy grew stronger every day and
That's the gospel truth
Hello and hallelu
We are your Muses welcoming you
We are your girl group goddesses and your Greek chorus too
We're here to tell the tale
We won't leave out the juiciest parts
And while we're at it sing and dance our way into your hearts
And that's the gospel truth
We're gonna spill some tea
(It's hot)
Fill you in on destiny
(The plot)
You never know what lies in store for you
Fate can twist and turn so quick and play a trick or two
You'll have to change like that
From bitter gray from sweetest vermouth
Though, honey, it may seem impossible
That's the gospel truth
[Instrumental]
Back when the world was young
Zeus made the Earth a smashing success
And all the gods holed up on Mt. Olympus nice and dressed
Zeus thought he had at all
All he could ever dream of is his
And then at last a son to carry on the family biz
They named him "Hercules"
They knew he was a special boy
(So right)
A parent gone the real McCoy
(That's right)
This gorgeous tot was strong as he could be
He hit the jackpot crushing the genetic lottery
And all the gods went wild
(Woo)
To celebrate this miracle child
Though, honey, it may seem impossible
That's the gospel truth
And so you best believe
(And so you best believe)
Our boy was born to overachieve
(Overachieve)
Like we were riding high away to celebrate his youth
Though, honey, it may seem impossible
That's the gospel truth
Yeah, that's the gospel truth
Yeah, that's the gospel truth
Whoa, that's the gospel truth
He ran the Underworld
But thought the dead were dull and uncouth
He was as mean as he was ruthless
And that's the gospel truth
For kicks and giggles, he'll steal your soul
And that's the gospel truth
(Crazy)
Young Herc was mortal now
But since he did not drink the last drop
He still retained his godlike strength
So thank his lucky star
(Sing it, girl)
The chump could not fit in
And he was awkward, it is a way
With love, the young man started to grow
(Now he grow)
With muscles bulging forehead to toe
(Oh no)
And that's how we meet the star of our show
(Yeah)
And today's gonna be his grand gloria!
Well Herc was so not dead
Hades hadn't heard the news
(not dead)
And he was sure to blow a fuse
(not dead)
Thanks to his dumb deceitful cursed belle
He's gonna learn his greatest nightmare is alive and well!
That's our tale
Miracle and myth
Just the way it happened, we don't need to plead the fifth
Like we said
Herc was going far
And the kid we're rooting for is now a shooting star
And so you best believe
(and so you best believe)
Our boy was born to overachieve
(Overachieve)
Though, honey, it may seem impossible
Though it's next to the dream impossible
And that's the gospel truth
Yeah, that's the gospel truth
Yeah, that's the gospel truth
Whoa, that's the gospel truth
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