Deletes And Drafts

Welcome to the list of early drafts and deleted songs from EPIC! Older lyrics and songs that were never fully formed found here in chronological order. Some of the deleted songs may still be released by Jay in a mini album. Find the lyrics and links to the original clips below.

## Deletes

### Your Light

An upbeat and bright Polites song that didn't make it into the musical.

[POLITES]
Oh I know the world's not always pretty
and there are days that seem to last for way too long
Oh I know that the world can get real lonely
and there are times you feel too hopeless to go on
But hey there bro, don't you know?
Look deep inside and there you go!
Hanging in your heart, I'm always there!
and hey there bro, can't you see?
No matter what, you still got me!
So when you need a friend or when you're scared
Just let me be your light!
Let me be the stars you see at night!
Let me be the arms that hold you tight!
When life gets hard or when you're lost in the dark
Let me be your Light!
Let me be your Light!
Let me be your Light!
[POLITES]
Do you remember when we would run through the forest
looking for the largest threat?
Well you would run I would follow
[ODYSSEUS]
Oh, I remember the thrill and the fun!
[POLITES]
Until the day we found that giant boar's den!
[ODYSSEUS]
That was terrifying!
[POLITES]
We were rather young! And I was oh so scared!
I saw him lunge and I stared!
[ODYSSEUS]
You tried to move, but your muscles wouldn't give!
[POLITES]
but the you jumped right in his way!
You forced the boar down and saved the day!
[ODYSSEUS]
I only took the blow so you could live!
[POLITES]
Whoa! and hey there friend, don't forget
that even when the sun has set hanging in your heart
I'm always there!
And hey there friend, can't you see?
No matter what, it's you and me!
So when you need a hand or when you're scared
just let me be your light!

### Man Of The House

This is a song that sheds light on Odysseus' backstory. This song may have been deleted or included somewhere in the Ithaca saga. Regardless its inspiration does show up in some of the lyrics that are sung by the suitors in The Challenge.

[YOUNG ODYSSEUS, *THE KING*]
When I turned nine, my dad pulled me aside and said
*son I'm going insane.*
*I'm losing my mind, don't have too much time and*
*soon you'll take over my reign*
*Your cunningness will make you tough*
*cause bravery is not enough.*
I could tell his time was getting shorter
his voice was getting weaker
He could barely speak!
And all I could think was...
Where is he?
Where is the man who was larger than life?
Where is he?
Where is the man who was sharp as a knife?
Cause in my darkest days the pain was our drive
Time is fleeting, it's running out!
Time to be the man of the house!
[ODYSSEUS]
At the age of thirteen, I became the third king
of Ithaca and did it with pride.
The years passed by and it clearly was time for me
to find a faithful bride.
Everybody wanted Helen of Sparta
I wanted someone smarter.
Part of her family tree was the girl for me!
A girl I would give the world to see!
[ENSEMBLE]
Penelope!
[ODYSSEUS]
She made every heart in our vicinity soar! Felt like infinity roars!
She was the first thing I had an affinity for!
She's what I saved my virginity for!
Oh! She was the cleverest girl I'd ever seen!
Articulate, serene, the wittiness of my dreams!
I wanted to scream!
[ODYSSEUS, *PENELOPE*]
And long before we had a chance to meet,
I knew we were thinking the same thing! We were wondering:
Where is he? *Where is he?*
Where is the man who'll have you to wife?
*Where is the man who'll have me to wife?*
Where is he? *Where is he?*
Where is the man with whom you'll spend your life?
*Where is the man with whom I'll spend my life?*
Cause in my darkest days, Penelope's my drive!
*Cause in our darkest days, Penelope's his drive.*

### Ismarus

A deleted song that was probably meant to be in the first act with the infant referring to Astyanax. Lines from the song show up in The Underworld.

[PERIMEDES]
Sneak ten of my men in the city and
get'em out before the sun's up!
[SOLDIERS]
Perimedes!
.
.
.
LATER
.
.
.
[POLITES]
What keeps you up so late at night my friend?
[ODYSSEUS]
All I hear are screams
Every time I dare to close my eyes
I no longer dream
Only nightmare of those who've died
Nothing's what it seems!
[POLITES]
Nothing's what it seems!
Not every choice is black and white
[ODYSSEUS]
I keep thinking of the infant from that night...
I keep thinking of the infant from that night...
[POLITES]
Hey

### The Cyclops

Early song from The Cyclops Saga that was cut from the final draft of the musical.

[POLYPHEMUS]
You should steer clear of this path if you think we fear Zeus's wrath!

### Love In The Air

So this song doesn't have a title but it's a deleted song from when Odysseus gets trapped on Calypso's island and 'flirts' with her.

[ODYSSEUS]
Calypso, my darling
I know that my attitude each year has been so jarring
I spend my time mad at you while you've been so charming
Suddenly, my appetite has changed. I'm starving
for more than just a meal tonight so
wait for me precious back where you have dreamt of us
and lay where your bed is.
I'll be just a moment while I go and get ready.
Don't get impatient.
There's no time to spare!
I think love is in the air!

### Love Me Too

This song also doesn't have a title though it may have been an early draft or inspiration for Not Sorry For Loving You. It may have also been a follow up to the previous song.

[CALYPSO]
Once a day for 7 years I waited here while
you walked along the shoreline.
You said you had to clear your mind in the afternoon
So I assumed you wanted room to be
by the sea for privacy but now I see
you lied to me after everything we've been through
the walks and the late night talks we're into.
Now I know that I don't mean a thing to you.
This is why I don't feel seen by you
even though I stuck around even when your world was falling down!
I have done so much for you.
Why can't you just love me too?

## Drafts

### The Horse And The Infant

Old draft of The Horse And The Infant that would be rewritten and this verse gets deleted

[ODYSSEUS]
Attack and take back from the men we kill!
This city's gonna be sacked for the blood they spilled and still!

### Full Speed Ahead

The song was the first video uploaded to TikToK (@jorgeherrans) in January of 2021. It included a rap style opening reminiscent of Lin-Manuel Miranda's music.

[ATHENA]
There once was a man!
Cunning mind running through the sky and the sand,
in the land of gods and monsters!
Sought to see his family prosper at any and all costs and
Through the process, he became dauntless.
Now, he's remembered forever for his endeavors
And all he ever lived was the life of a legend...
A life that was Epic
[ODYSSEUS]
Six hundred men
Six hundred men under my command
With only one goal in mind
[SOLDIERS]
Make it back alive to our homeland!
[ODYSSEUS]
Six hundred men
Six hundred miles of open sea
but the problems not the distance
[SOLDIERS]
Its what lies in between!
[ODYSSEUS, *SOLDIERS*]
And Ithica's waiting! *Ithica's waiting!*
My kingdom is waiting! *The kingdom is waiting!*
Penelope's waiting *Waiting!*
For me! *For me!*
So Full Speed Ahead!
Full Speed Ahead!
[EURYLOCHUS, *SOLDIERS*]
Six hundred men! *Six hundred me!*
We're tired, weary and fatigued from war *war*
*We're broken and old like the bones in our bodies*
Six hundred men! *Six hundred me!*
Who knows how long he can keep them in line
Its just a matter of time before someone tries to end your...
[ODYSSEUS, *SOLDIERS*]
And I cannot falter *Better not falter*
gotta keep my head low *gotta keep our head low*
then I'll evade the burns and make the journey home
So full speed ahead! Full speed ahead!
*We're up, we're off and away we go*
*We're up, we're off and away we go*
[ATHENA]
And so begins the glorious tale historians hail
about a more notorious male
This story entails failures and gory entrails
and mortals who sail around to hell and back to prevail!
I'll unveil what I know right off the top of my head
most of these sorry souls are gonna end up dead!
So as you hold onto the mast, I must ask
Are you prepared?
Cause here, every corner is a warning to beware!
[ODYSSEUS, *SOLDIERS*]
Waiting! My kingdom is waiting! My family's waiting for me!
And I know I cannot faulter, and I know I can't slow down!
Even though the gods are watching me to see if I will drown
So full speed ahead! Full speed ahead!*Full speed ahead!*
We're up, we're off and away we go
*We're up, we're off and away we go*
Full speed ahead!
*We're up, we're off and away we go*
*We're up, we're off and away we go*
*We're up, we're off and away we go*
Full Speed Ahead!

### Mutiny

This snippet may still be in the musical as the opening to Mutiny but since its still unclear its getting put in this list for now.

[EURYLOCHUS]
How much longer must we suffer now?
How much longer must we push through doubt?
How much longer must we go about our lives like this
when people die like this?
Whoa!

### Just A Man

A slightly altered early draft of the song Just A Man with longer drawn out notes that holds a lot of emotion.

[ODYSSEUS, *SOLDIERS*]
I'm just a man... *Just a man...*
who's fighting for his life... *For his life...*
who longs to see his wife!
I long to see my family
I long to see Penelope! *Penelope...*
But when does a comet become a meteor?
When does a candle become a blaze?
When does a man become a monster?
When does a ripple become a tidal wave?
When does the reason become the blame?
When does a man become a monster?
*When does a comet become a meteor?*
*When does a candle become a blaze?* Forgive me...
*When does a man become a monster?*

### Warrior Of The Mind

This was an early draft of Warrior Of The Mind that includes a rap during the conversation between young Odysseus and Athena

[ODYSSEUS]
Show yourself!
I know you're watching me, show yourself!
I can see you
[ATHENA]
How can you see through my spell?
[ODYSSEUS]
Aha! I was lying! And you fell for my bluff!
Hahaha!
[ATHENA]
You're no ordinary young man.
[ODYSSEUS]
Cause ordinary is boring, damn!
[ATHENA]
What is your name?
[ODYSSEUS]
You don't need to know my name. You know I play the game
[ATHENA]
Good answer. Never reveal your name if you don't have to
I would not reveal mine
[ODYSSEUS]
Quit lying. Don't be modest. I know you're a goddess
So lets be honest. You are Athena!
Badass in the arena!
Unmatched, witty and queen of the best strategies we've see
[ATHENA]
You've got no credentials but lots of potential
If you stick with me then I'll teach you the essentials
[ODYSSEUS]
Sounds like a plan! Goddess and man!
Bestest of friends!
[ATHENA]
We'll see where it ends.
[ODYSSEUS]
Okay
[BOTH, *ATHENA*]
*Maybe one day they'll follow me and we'll*
make a greater tomorrow. Then they'll see.
I know we'll change the world cause we are
the warriors of the mind!
Maybe one day we'll reach them and
we can build their skills as we teach them
If there's a problem, we'll have the answers
We are the warriors of the mind!

## Reference

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