Hero Dead & Gone
De-Phazz Lyrics


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- And I say you shouldn't. Mama is going to work now and I don't want no swingin' in here while I'm gone.

- Listen, Mama don't allow no swingin' and...
- Yeah, all right, no swingin', Ma

- That's right, Just ??? we're most beautiful

Mama said no swingin' in here and I'm ain't scared,
cause' swingin' never hurts as long as you're prepaired.
I'm trippin' off your hips and the way you move,
so come a little closer baby groove, baby groove.

Cause the heroes of swing are dead and gone,
but the memory of swingin' still lingers on.

The Heroes of swing
may be dead and gone,
so get on up and swing your thing,
listen while I sing.

So get on up and swing your thing,
listen while I sing.

I love the way you swing with your sassy attitude.
All of this swingin's put me in the mood.
A long time ago swingin' was a taboo,
I am glad we're heading out so we can do, I do.

Cause the heroes of swing are dead and gone,
but the memory of swingin' still lingers...

Hero dead and gone
but the nation's strong.
(x4)

(Swingin', it never hurts nobody)

Heroes of swing
(x4)

Hero dead and gone
but the nation's strong.
(x4)

(Swingin', it never hurts nobody)

Heroes of swing




Sing it by the heroes saying...
(repeat until fade)

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of De-Phazz's "Hero Dead & Gone" can be interpreted as a dialogue between a mother and a child. The mother is heading out to work and warns the child not to engage in any swinging. However, the child seems disobedient and disagrees, saying "Mama is going to work now and I don't want no swingin' in here while I'm gone." The rest of the song characterizes swing as a forbidden but thrilling activity with a sassy attitude, praising those who profoundly swing and proclaiming that their memory of swingin' may linger, though the heroes of swing are dead and gone.


The lyrics express a nostalgic longing for the past, specifically for the golden age of swing celebrated in the jazz era. Despite the outdatedness of the swing culture, De-Phazz praises the heroes of swing who were able to transcend the boundaries of time and leave their mark. The song's upbeat rhythm and dynamic horns harmoniously reflect the joyful and carefree mood of swing dancing, contrasting with the melancholic nostalgia for a culture that has passed. To sum up, "Hero Dead & Gone" celebrates the rebel spirit of swing, while mourning the passing of an era.


Line by Line Meaning

Mama said no swingin' in here and I'm ain't scared, cause' swingin' never hurts as long as you're prepaired.
My mother doesn't want any swinging while she's gone, but I know there's no harm in it as long as we're careful.


Cause the heroes of swing are dead and gone, but the memory of swingin' still lingers on.
Although the great swing musicians of the past are gone, the legacy of their music lives on.


So get on up and swing your thing, listen while I sing.
Let's get up and dance to some swing music, while I sing about it.


I love the way you swing with your sassy attitude. All of this swingin's put me in the mood.
I am attracted to the way you dance with confidence and style. This swing music is also making me feel romantic.


Hero dead and gone but the nation's strong.
Even though the great heroes of music are no longer with us, their influence lives on and makes our country stronger.




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