The band's first single, Sail debuted at #30 on the U.S. Billboard Alternative Songs chart on the chart week of February 10, 2011. The band released their debut album Megalithic Symphony digitally on March 15th, 2011, and the physical CD was released March 29th, 2011 on Red Bull Records. The album features 15 tracks with iTunes and Amazon featuring the bonus tracks "Swinging from the Castles" and "Shoestrings" respectively.
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Kill Your Heroes
Awolnation Lyrics
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No more destination, no more pain
Well he said one thing: "Before I graduate
Never let your fear decide your fate"
I say you kill your heroes and fly, fly, baby don't cry
No need to worry 'cause, everybody will die
Every day we just go, go, baby don't go
Well the sun one day will leave us all behind
Unexplainable sightings in the sky
Well I hate to be the one to ruin the night
Right before your, right before your eyes
I say you kill your heroes and fly, fly, baby don't cry
No need to worry 'cause, everybody will die
Every day we just go, go, baby don't go
Don't you worry we love you more than you know
Well I met an old man dying on a train
No more destination, no more pain
Well he said one thing: "Before I graduate
Never let your fear decide your fate"
I say you kill your heroes and fly, fly, baby don't cry
No need to worry 'cause, everybody will die
Every day we just go, go, baby don't go
Don't you worry, we love you more than you know
(I say you kill your heroes and fly, fly) baby don't cry
Don't you worry 'cause, everybody will die (die, die)
Every day we just go, go, baby don't go
Don't you worry, we love you more than you know (know, know, know)
The verses in the song describe the encounter of the lead singer with an old man who is on his deathbed on a train. The man tells the singer that he should not let his fears decide his fate. Later in the song, the singer implies that we should not idolize and be afraid of our heroes or people who we consider as role models. The chorus of the song encourages listeners to take risks and not worry about death and enjoy life while they can.
The song speaks about the value of living life without fear and not being afraid to take risks. It tells us that we should not let our insecurities and worries prevent us from pursuing our dreams or doing the things we love. The chorus encourages us to keep moving forward and live life without regrets.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I met an old man dying on a train
The singer encounters a man who is near death, on a train.
No more destination, no more pain
The man is done with his journey and suffering.
Well he said one thing: "Before I graduate
Never let your fear decide your fate"
The dying man imparts a piece of wisdom: do not succumb to fear.
I say you kill your heroes and fly, fly, baby don't cry
The artist suggests letting go of idolizing others and taking control, moving forward boldly.
No need to worry 'cause, everybody will die
Death comes for us all, so there is no use worrying about it.
Every day we just go, go, baby don't go
Life propels us forward and we cannot let ourselves lag behind.
Don't you worry we love you more than you know
A reminder that the singer and others care deeply for the listener.
Well the sun one day will leave us all behind
The sun, a symbol of life, will eventually fade away, signaling our demise.
Unexplainable sightings in the sky
Perhaps extraterrestrial occurrences have been observed.
Well I hate to be the one to ruin the night
Right before your, right before your eyes
The artist does not want to dampen the listener's mood, but feels a revelation needs to be shared.
Don't you worry, we love you more than you know (know, know, know)
A repetition of the earlier sentiment of caring for the listener.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brian West, Aaron Bruno
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nyxato7649
Those opening lyrics are my favorite part of this song. "Well I met an old man dying on a train. No more destination, no more pain. He said one thing before I graduate. 'Never late your fear decide your fate!'"
@selenalamothe8681
Mine too.
@selenalamothe8681
Every time i hear it it moves me and i feel something special.
@lschmitt153
Me too! Its a great song...
@AlejandroRodriguez-ej9zw
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@SnowAnayathatweirdgirl
The song is about Never giving up. Don't let the people you look up and the people who will come after you decide how good you are. You are good enough. Kill your heroes means don't have heroes be your own hero. Don't let fear rule your life do what you love and know that there are people who will always love you no matter how many times you fail or think about giving up. Just keep going cause the only thing that's stopping you is yourself. You have your whole life to accomplish the things you want as long as you don't hold yourself up in a metaphorical room. Live your life , be happy and don't give up. People love you more than you know.
@nielsvermeiren8325
no shit sherlock
@nicolasleblanc1461
there can be more than yourself blocking you. For example, a police roadblock, financial crisis, debt sealing, your boss standing in your doorway, logistical problems with getting to the right college... etc. Sure it's all great to talk about chasing your dreams, but it's not all roses and sunshine.
@chenanigans
read this
mom walked in the room
....me: no, I'm not crying, I just got something in my eye, like a twig or a branch...