Bless my soul Herc was on a roll
Person of the week in every Greek opinion poll
Point him at a monster and you're talking SRO
Now he's a hot shot He's a hero
Here was a kid with his act down pat
From zero to hero just like that
When he smiled the girls went wild with
And they slapped his face on every vase (on every vase)
From appearance fees and royalties
Our Herc had cash to burn
Now nouveau riche and famous
And an awesome ten for ten
Folks lined up Just to watch him flex
Packed a pair of pretty pecs
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?
Whose daring deeds are great theater?
He was a nothin' (a zero, zero)
Now he's a hot shot (he's a hero)
He hit the heights at breakneck speed