A Real Hero
College Feat. Electric Youth Lyrics

Real human being and a real hero
Acknowledging someone as both a genuine human with authentic emotions and experiences, and as an actual hero due to their admirable actions and morals.

Back against the wall at odds
In a difficult situation with few options or resources available.

With the strength of a will and a cause
Utilizing determination and a sense of purpose to persevere through challenges and work towards a goal.

Your pursuits are called outstanding
The actions and pursuits the person takes are impressive and noteworthy.

You're emotionally complex
The person has a depth of feelings and reactions that makes them nuanced and multifaceted.

Against the grain of dystopic claims
Rejecting the bleak, negative outlooks or predictions for the future.

Not the thoughts your actions entertain
Choosing to take actions that don't align with the pessimistic thoughts or beliefs others may have.

And you have proved to be
Demonstrating through actions and behavior that the person is the ideal combination of a human being and a hero.

A pilot on a cold, cold morn'
The setting of the story, establishing a specific moment in time and weather conditions.

One-hundred fifty-five people on board
The number of individuals in the potentially dangerous situation the pilot is faced with.

All safe and all rescued
The positive outcome of the pilot's actions, indicating they were successful in ensuring everyone's safety.

From the slowly sinking ship
The location where the rescue occurred, adding additional context to the story.

Water warmer than his head so cool
Describing the temperature difference between the water and the pilot's calm and collected demeanor.

In that tight bind knew what to do
Despite the challenging situation, the pilot was able to remain composed and knew how to handle it.