"Hera" Lyrics Verse 1 I'm never going to be the sacrifice But I can see your altar from my palace in the sky And this Zeus up to his usual philandering guise Did you forget that I'm the queen of the Olympus? Wise. Verse 2 Does she know you're married, know you have a wife? Does she kiss you in the temple with that godly light? You know divine retribution's gonna cut you like a knife And the sweet nectar taste will turn bitter in your afterlife Chorus Zeus, I'm here to remind you Of the vow that you took to be true Remember when we wed at the sacred mountain? You ought to know that your infidelity is through Verse 3 Does Callisto's transformation bring you joy? Or Europa's abduction, does that fill the void? There's more compelling incense than not to be enjoyed Your legacy is gods and men will be destroyed Verse 4 Does she know you're married, know you have a wife? Does she feed you ambrosia, the essence of life? But remember, my anger's gonna cause major strife No lightning bolt can save you from my blinding rage Chorus Zeus, I'm here to remind you Of the vow that you took to be true Remember when we wed at the sacred mountain? You ought to know that your infidelity is through Bridge I'm the peacock's splendor and the cow's gentle eye I'm the guardian of marriage and I will not abide So next time you're tempted by a mortal sigh Remember my wrath that burns across the sky Chorus I'm here to remind you Of the vow that you took to be true Remember when we wed at the sacred mountain? You ought to know that your infidelity is through Classroom Discussion Ideas Since this song references several specific Greek myths, it could be a great "easy access" hook for your sixth graders: Symbols of Hera: Have students listen for the "peacock's splendor" and the "cow's gentle eye" mentioned in the bridge. The "Vow": Discuss why Hera is the "guardian of marriage" and why she is so angry with Zeus. Mythological Allusions: Use the mentions of Callisto and Europa as jumping-off points for short research projects. Would you like me to create a quick matching worksheet or a "listening guide" based on these lyrics for your students?