In early 2005, A Hero From A Thousand Paces hit the local South Jersey/Phil… Read Full Bio ↴In early 2005, A Hero From A Thousand Paces hit the local South Jersey/Philly scene after self-recording their first EP. Instantly, attracting fans and creating a local buzz, especially with Mark Fray being the singer of now-defunct jersey band Riding Bikes. The band showcased a softer sounding pop/rock style. Mellow guitars, soothing bass, simple drums, creatively placed keyboards and being very vocally driven, Hero made a name for themselves by the summer of '05 by gaining a spot on Philadelphia's "Hellfest" summer tour.

In mid-2006, Hero took some time off in conjunction with signing to Jersey label 1x1 Music (One Dead Three Wounded, Melissa Cross, The Divining.) Numerous line up changes followed through all anticipating their debut release "Mistakes." On April 3, 2007 "Mistakes" was released in stores everywhere!

Discography:

2005 EP*
- A Hand Written Apology To St. Cecilia
- Your Stained Slideshow
- Doctor Doctor
- She'll Pay For Me in Singles
- Philadelphia

*Recorded at Clay Creek in Delaware late 2004-2005

Mistakes (2007)
- Bold And Beautiful
- With Closed Fists
- The Aftermath
- Semantics
- Doctor Doctor
- She'll Pay For Me in Singles
- It's Not Over
- A Hand Written Apology
- Philadelphia
- Close Your Eyes
- The Stained Slideshow
- A Good Thing

A Hero From A Thousand Paces is:

Mark Fray: Vocals
Smee: Guitar
Sprout: Guitar
Matt Bates: Bass
Chris Donegan: Drums
Ryan Beatty: Keyboards

Former members:

Jose Lopez: Guitar
Chris Smith: Guitar
Stewart Vaughn: Guitar
Chris Shalhoub: Bass
Matt Ooi: Keyboards

The Aftermath
A Hero from a Thousand Paces Lyrics

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That girl she's awfully pretty now.
She's something else, she makes me move
To all the guys trying to get some tonight
Move over, Move over, I'm coming through

I approach on with all the right words to say.
She's not used to this sort of thing
She bites her lip,and I can tell that she's nervous

And every line delieved has served its purpose

Hidden are your skeletons in your closet
Well, I do believe you owe me an apology

I draw my guns to defend their pride
Let's ditch this place and head to mine.
Every corner here is screaming were whispers
We head out and she's begging me to kiss her

The rooms cold but the beds even colder
It's over and she wants me to hold her
She cracks a smile and she starts to confess
She needs me right now
Well bitch it's gonna happen

Hidden are your skeletons in your closet
Well, I do believe you owe me an apology
So come on, let's hear it.

You wanted this to happen
Please don't hate me in the morning
We breathe intimacy
Just one night, and you have warning
Affairs are risky buisness
It's not my fault
the devil made me do it
You wanted this to happen
Please don't hate me
Please don't hate me

Hidden are your skeletons in your closet
Well, I do believe you owe me an apology
So come on, let's hear it.

Hidden are your skeletons in your closet
Well, I do believe you owe me an apology

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A Hero from a Thousand Paces's The Aftermath depict a story of a man's pursuit of a beautiful woman, and ultimately, their one-night stand. The singer describes the girl as "awfully pretty" and captivating, making him want to move toward her despite other guys trying to get her attention as well. He approaches her and delivers all the right words, making her nervous as she is not used to this type of behavior. The two eventually leave the place and head to the singer's room where they have sex. The girl confesses to needing him, and while the singer acknowledges that the affair is risky, he states that it was not his fault but the "devil made me do it."

The song implies that the girl has skeletons in her closet that she is hiding, which the singer believes she owes him an apology for. He repeatedly demands that she apologizes, creating a sense of tension and unease. The lyrics suggest that the singer has an underlying feeling that the girl is not entirely trustworthy, and she may have a past or secrets that she is trying to keep hidden. The Aftermath explores the concept of intimacy and how it can lead to unforeseen consequences despite the desire for short-lived pleasures.

Line by Line Meaning

That girl she's awfully pretty now.
The girl is very attractive to me.

She's something else, she makes me move
She is captivating and I feel drawn to her.

To all the guys trying to get some tonight Move over, Move over, I'm coming through
I am confident and assertive in my pursuit of her, and I won't let anyone else get in my way.

I approach on with all the right words to say.
I am using my charm and smooth talking to try and win her over.

She's not used to this sort of thing She bites her lip,and I can tell that she's nervous And every line delieved has served its purpose
She is not accustomed to being pursued in this way, and my words are having the desired effect on her.

Hidden are your skeletons in your closet Well, I do believe you owe me an apology
I suspect that she has some secrets or past indiscretions that she has not revealed to me, and I want her to acknowledge it.

I draw my guns to defend their pride Let's ditch this place and head to mine.
I am willing to fight to protect her honor, and I suggest we leave the current setting and go somewhere more private.

Every corner here is screaming were whispers We head out and she's begging me to kiss her
The tension between us is palpable, and as we leave the venue, she is expressing her desire for physical intimacy with me.

The rooms cold but the beds even colder It's over and she wants me to hold her She cracks a smile and she starts to confess She needs me right now Well bitch it's gonna happen
We have sex, but afterwards she expresses emotional vulnerability and a desire for emotional connection, which I reject and respond with crass language.

You wanted this to happen Please don't hate me in the morning We breathe intimacy Just one night, and you have warning Affairs are risky buisness It's not my fault the devil made me do it You wanted this to happen Please don't hate me Please don't hate me
I am trying to absolve myself of guilt and responsibility by suggesting that she was complicit in the affair and that I was not fully in control of my actions.

Hidden are your skeletons in your closet Well, I do believe you owe me an apology So come on, let's hear it.
I am still fixated on her secrets and past mistakes, and I want her to take responsibility for them by apologizing to me.

Hidden are your skeletons in your closet Well, I do believe you owe me an apology
A repeat of the previous verse, emphasizing the unresolved tension and conflict in the relationship.

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