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Serious Sam II (2005)
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Hero
Damjan Mravunac Lyrics
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ahead of time and karma
the faith that's overacting
As weak and slim our chances
are in the veil of darkness
the cross that we all carry
the cursed become the martyrs
And I know that if we go, there'll be the last man standing
And as we fall the spirit carries on
that the hero'll come and save us all
as we call the ones we left below
we all dream of day we rise above
The closure, expected
comes now the resolution
And I know that if we go, there'll be the last man standing
And as we fall the spirit carries on
that the hero'll come and save us all
as we call the ones we left below
we all dream of day we rise above
In Damjan Mravunac's song Hero, the lyrics convey a message of hope and perseverance in the face of fear and adversity. The opening lines suggest that the end is near and karma is playing a role, emphasizing the overwhelming feeling of helplessness that comes with facing an uncertain future. The verse then progresses to discuss the weight of our burdens and how even though our chances may seem slim, there is still hope in the face of darkness. The idea of martyrdom is introduced as a theme, suggesting that even if it means sacrificing oneself, there is still hope for something greater beyond oneself.
The chorus brings in a sense of unity as the singer notes that falling does not mean the end, as there is a spirit that carries on. The belief that a hero will come and save us all creates a sense of hope that is almost palpable. We are reminded of those we have to leave behind, but the chorus also gives us hope that one day we will rise above. The final verse brings a sense of closure and resolution, almost as if the weight of the world has been lifted off the singer's shoulders. The idea of the last man standing provides a sense of fearlessness, that even in the face of death, there is always hope for something greater.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you control your fears when a certain end is waiting
Are you able to keep your fears at bay when you know that the end is near?
Ahead of time and karma
The outcome of our actions is predetermined by the consequences of our past deeds.
The faith that's overacting
Believing in something's power to influence the course of our lives either positively or negatively beyond reason.
As weak and slim our chances
Even though our chances of success are weak and slim.
Are in the veil of darkness
Are obscured by the darkness of the unknown future.
The cross that we all carry
The burden that we all bear in our lives.
The cursed become the martyrs
Those who are cursed are turned into martyrs due to their tragic fate.
And I know that if we go, there'll be the last man standing
I know that if we face our fears and take action, one of us will emerge victorious.
And as we fall the spirit carries on
Even if we fail, our spirit will endure.
That the hero'll come and save us all
We hope that a hero will arise and rescue us from our predicament.
As we call the ones we left below
While we seek salvation, we remember those we left behind and call out to them.
We all dream of day we rise above
We all aspire to rise above our limitations and achieve greatness.
The closure, expected
We anticipated the finish.
Comes now the resolution
Now the resolution arrives.
Contributed by Micah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@freedomphantom9071
Listening to this masterpiece in 2016!! Serious Sam forever!!
@evogames3687
2017 here :)
@freedomphantom9071
EvoGames for ever and ever :')
@starkworks6620
2018
@kheironmcmxcv1995
2 0 1 8
Waiting for Project Badass to bitchslap Doom 2016
@ianthehedgehog9327
2 0 1 9
@KGAnims
Not only music is amazing, but lyrics are pretty meaningful as well.
@Blackjack804
Who just came here after watching the Serious Sam 4 trailer?
@joattila
Serious Sam... He can carry more than two weapons at once, he has more health (and armor), he has killed more aliens, and he is more awesome... :)
@pinkomega4145
Lmao doom guy and kratos sitting there