Unsung Hero
Area-7 Lyrics


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No one told me life could be like this.
Now I know that Hell on Earth exists.
You'll never know what I've been through,
This living nightmare would destroy you too.

And if I had a choice I know where I would be.
This world of suffering is not the place for me.
Chorus:
I never asked to be an unsung hero,
I never wanted to be a part of history.
I never asked to have my life turned into chaos,
I never wanted this to happen to me.

Why have they done this to my life?
Sent to death without committing a crime.
Another friend lost every day,
The cost is growing but there's no one left to pay.

And if I had the chance I'd try to save them all,
But all that I can do is try to win this war.

Chorus

Years have passed but I'm still around.
I've defied the odds and the body count.
The end can't be too far away.
We're getting closer day by day by day.

And if I had a choice I'd end it right away,
The sense of futility is getting worse every day





Chorus x 2

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Area-7's song Unsung Hero describe the struggles and pain that the singer has gone through in their life. The first stanza begins with a sense of despair as the singer laments not being forewarned about the harsh realities of life. They have come to realize that there is an existence that feels like Hell on Earth. The singer feels that they have suffered so much that it would be impossible for anyone else to understand their agony. They express a longing to leave this world of suffering, as it is not a place where they want to be.


In the chorus, the singer confesses that they never asked for the life of an unsung hero, one that is not recognized by history. They have been thrust into chaos and have realized that they never wanted this kind of life. The second stanza focuses on the injustice of the singer's situation. They feel as though they have been sent to their death and that there is no one left to pay the cost of the loss of their friends. The singer wishes they could save everyone, but all they can do is fight.


The final stanza expresses a sense of hopelessness and weariness on the singer's part. They describe defying the odds and continuing to fight despite the high cost. The singer believes that the end is near but wishes it would come sooner rather than later. They are losing their sense of purpose as they continue to experience a feeling of futility day after day. The song comes to an end with the chorus, reinforcing the singer's sentiment that they never asked for this kind of life.


Line by Line Meaning

No one told me life could be like this.
I was never warned that life could be so painful and difficult.


Now I know that Hell on Earth exists.
I have experienced such intense suffering that it feels like I am living in a personal Hell.


You'll never know what I've been through,
It's impossible for anyone else to truly understand the pain and trauma I have endured.


This living nightmare would destroy you too.
The horrors I have faced would be too much for anyone else to handle.


And if I had a choice I know where I would be.
If I could, I would escape this world of suffering and pain.


This world of suffering is not the place for me.
I don't belong in this life filled with so much pain and hardship.


I never asked to be an unsung hero,
I never wanted to endure so much pain and sacrifice without any recognition or appreciation.


I never wanted to be a part of history.
I never imagined that my life would be defined by tragic events or that I would become a symbol of resilience.


I never asked to have my life turned into chaos,
I never wanted my life to be filled with so much pain, loss, and confusion.


I never wanted this to happen to me.
I never wished for any of the terrible things that have happened to me.


Why have they done this to my life?
I can't understand why I have been forced to endure so many painful experiences.


Sent to death without committing a crime.
I have been put in life-threatening situations for no fault of my own.


Another friend lost every day,
Every day I witness the loss of loved ones and it's an endless cycle of grief and pain.


The cost is growing but there's no one left to pay.
The consequences of these tragedies keep mounting, but there's no way to hold anyone accountable for it.


And if I had the chance I'd try to save them all,
If I could, I would do everything in my power to prevent these terrible things from happening to my loved ones.


But all that I can do is try to win this war.
I feel like I'm in a constant battle to survive and overcome the pain and turmoil I face each day.


Years have passed but I'm still around.
Despite all the pain and suffering, I have managed to survive and keep going.


I've defied the odds and the body count.
Despite the high likelihood of death and loss, I have managed to stay alive and persevere.


The end can't be too far away.
It's hard to imagine that this painful, traumatic chapter of my life will continue for much longer.


We're getting closer day by day by day.
Despite the slow progress, I can see that we are slowly moving towards an end to this pain and suffering.


And if I had a choice I'd end it right away,
If given the option, I would choose to end this pain and trauma immediately.


The sense of futility is getting worse every day
The feeling that my struggles and sacrifices are pointless or futile is becoming increasingly overwhelming.


Chorus x 2
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the singer's feelings of pain, sacrifice, and lack of recognition or appreciation.




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Comments from YouTube:

budinyr

No one told me life could be like this
Now I know that Hell on Earth exists
You'll never know what I've been through
This living nightmare would destroy you too

And if I had a choice I know where I would be
This world of suffering is not the place for me

I never ask to be an unsung hero
I never wanted to be a part of history
I never asked to have my life turned into chaos
I never wanted this to happen to me

Why have they done this to my life?
Sent to death without committing a crime
Another friend lost everyday
The cost is growing but there's no one left to pay

And if I had the chance I'd try to save them all
But all that I can do is try to win this war

I never ask to be an unsung hero
I never wanted to be a part of history
I never asked to have my life turned into chaos
I never wanted this to happen to me

Years have passed but I'm still around
I've defied the odds and the body count
The end can't be too far away
We're getting closer day by day

And if I had a choice I'd end it right away
The sense of futility is getting worse everyday

I never ask to be an unsung hero
I never wanted to be a part of history
I never asked to have my life turned into chaos
I never wanted this to happen to me [x2]

theresignators

Area 7 playing with The Planet Smashers! ALL AGES October 29th 2011 - Fairbank cafe Clayton South... ALL AGES (not under 18)

Matthew Turner

@theresignators So... it's not all ages?

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