Hometown Hero
Babylon Bombs Lyrics


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Remember how it was back in school
Dressing outrageous and acting real cool
We lived our life like our
Heroes with no rules
Me and Andy had these cool guitars
Always playing and acting like stars
Light a smoke and heading down the bars,
Oh Yeah
I'll never be your hometown hero
I guess that's just the way that it goes
You always said that I'm an out of date zero
I guess I'm not cut out, I guess it shows
That's how it was that's how it is today
I couldn't have done it in any other way
If you try to change you'll
Just end up astray
No regrets, there's no need to cry
Break down the walls, that's me in the sky
I won't give in at least not until I've tried,
Oh yeah
I'll never be your hometown hero
I guess that's just the way that it goes




You always said that I'm an out of date zero
I guess I'm not cut out I guess it shows

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Hometown Hero" by Babylon Bombs talks about the nostalgia of the past, particularly during their school days where they dressed outrageously and acted cool. They lived their lives like their heroes with no rules. The song speaks about the lead singer's friendship with Andy, where they both played guitar and always acted like stars. They would light up a smoke and head down the bars, which further emphasizes their rebellious nature.


However, despite their love for living life their way, they still face judgment from people who consider them out of date zeroes. The lead singer acknowledges that he will never be a hometown hero but that's just the way it goes. He is not cut out for conformity, and that's what sets him apart. The song is a tribute to individuality and not trying to fit into the mold that society creates for us.


Overall, "Hometown Hero" is a nostalgic and defiant anthem that encourages us to break down walls, be ourselves, and not give in to societal expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Remember how it was back in school
Reflecting on the past, recalling how life used to be in school


Dressing outrageous and acting real cool
Behaving in an unconventional way, trying to stand out from the crowd and seem impressive


We lived our life like our heroes with no rules
Living a life free from constraints, taking inspiration from admired figures rather than societal norms


Me and Andy had these cool guitars
Describing a friendship built around a shared interest in music and instruments


Always playing and acting like stars
Playing music and pretending to be famous, perhaps dreaming of a future in rock bands


Light a smoke and heading down the bars, Oh Yeah
Enjoying nightlife, going out and socializing, smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol


I'll never be your hometown hero
Admission of not meeting someone's expectations of being a successful and admired member of your community


I guess that's just the way that it goes
Acceptance of this reality, understanding that not everyone becomes a hometown hero


You always said that I'm an out of date zero
Being criticized and belittled for being old-fashioned and irrelevant in someone's opinion


I guess I'm not cut out, I guess it shows
Feeling inadequate and realizing that not everyone is destined for greatness


That's how it was that's how it is today
Stating a continuity in character, behavior and lifestyle from the past to the present


I couldn't have done it in any other way
Suggesting that one's path in life is predestined and that they have no regrets about past decisions


If you try to change you'll just end up astray
Implying that changing core personality traits can have negative consequences and lead to confusion and disorientation


No regrets, there's no need to cry
Having no remorse over past actions and failures


Break down the walls, that's me in the sky
Desiring to break free from limitations and rise above the mundane and mediocre


I won't give in at least not until I've tried, Oh yeah
Declaring one's determination to not give up without making a genuine effort and attempting to achieve success




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