My Hero
Foo Fighters攀 Lyrics
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Take your pictures down and shake it out
Truth or consequence, say it aloud
Use that evidence, race it around
There goes my hero
Watch him as he goes
There goes my hero
Don't the best of them bleed it out
While the rest of them peter out?
Truth or consequence, say it aloud
Use that evidence, race it around
There goes my hero
Watch him as he goes
There goes my hero
He's ordinary
Kudos, my hero, leavin' all the best
You know my hero, the one that's on
There goes my hero
Watch him as he goes
There goes my hero
He's ordinary
There goes my hero
Watch him as he goes
There goes my hero
He's ordinary
The lyrics of "My Hero" by Foo Fighters seem to be about the idea of heroism, and the ways in which people perceive those they look up to. The opening lines suggest that the subject matter is too troubling or overwhelming to address directly, perhaps implying that heroism is a complicated and challenging concept. The line "take your pictures down and shake it out" could be interpreted in a few ways - possibly suggesting that we need to let go of idealized images of our heroes, or perhaps indicating a sense of disillusionment or disappointment in someone we once admired.
The lyrics then move into a discussion of "truth or consequence", which seems to call into question the idea of heroism and whether it is based on genuine merit or simply a matter of perception. The lines "don't the best of them bleed it out, while the rest of them peter out?" suggest that some people have what it takes to truly be heroic, while others simply fade away. The chorus repeats the line "there goes my hero, watch him as he goes," which could be seen as a wistful or nostalgic statement - acknowledging the passing of time and the inevitability of heroes eventually fading into memory.
Overall, "My Hero" is a complex exploration of the idea of heroism, and how we perceive and honor those who embody it in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Too alarmin' now to talk about
The situation has become too urgent to ignore or avoid discussing.
Take your pictures down and shake it out
Remove any preconceived notions or biases and approach the situation with a fresh perspective.
Truth or consequence, say it aloud
Be honest about the situation, even if it means facing negative consequences.
Use that evidence, race it around
Collect and share any relevant evidence in order to inform and speed up decision-making.
There goes my hero
Watch him as he goes
There goes my hero
He's ordinary
Despite being a hero, this person is still just an ordinary human being.
Don't the best of them bleed it out
Even the best people will face challenges and struggle with difficult situations.
While the rest of them peter out?
While others may give up or lose momentum, the best will continue to push through and persevere.
Kudos, my hero, leavin' all the best
You know my hero, the one that's on
Acknowledging and praising the hero for leaving behind a positive legacy, and identifying them as a role model.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: PAT SMEAR, NATE MENDEL, DAVE GROHL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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ALL MY PERSONALLY UNKNOWN MASTERS I THANK THEM ALL
Some of them from Real World Fighters and from movies of course
'Bruce 👑 Lee, Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, ,Van Damme , Chuck Norris , Tony Jaa, Scott Adkins, Ray Park, (Darth Maul,Snake Eyes), Jason Statham"
Gurandomasuta Gichin Funakoshi , Sensei Chojun Miyagi, Sensei Mas Oyama , Grandmaster Yip Chun Man, Real Myth The Legend Huo Yuan Jia and Legendary Wong Fei Hong
I thank with all my heart and soul all of them for pushpin me forward to keep up with practices ever since i saw their movies when i was a kid
Azaiav
Bruce Lee is known also for 5 punches and kicks in a second
I agree he should be the #1 martial artist
Ip Man is his master and is known to fight for his country against the Japanese war for Chinas independence
Huo Yuan Jia is unbeatable if you haven't seen Jet Li's film Fearless
also Wong Fei Hung is the folk hero of China and beat 30 men with just a wooden spear but a staff
They were other Kung Ru Artists who are stronger than Wong Fei Hung, Ip Man and Bruce Lee also Huo Yuan Jia
check out Zhang San Feng the founder of Tai Chi
Bruce Lee was taught little by his father who practiced Tai Chi
Tai Chi Chuan has many styles in the branch and is considered to be to gain peace and harmony along with others and Tai Chi is known to be very fast when fighting
The founder of the style Mantis is legendary
Even the legendary Generals of Ancient China are far more powerful than Bruce Lee and Ip Man
1_Kiseki
Bruce lee was a legendary martial artist
And believe in equality
Ip man was a legend that were teaching a legend
Huo yuanjia was a legend too and a teacher of chen zhen
He died because he was poisoned
Before Grandmaster Bruce lee,Ip man and Huo
Wong fei hung was a China hero in the 1800s and protect the people in foshan
If Wong fei hung wasn't exist
All people in foshan might be killed ,there will be no ip man
Twan M.D
I agree 100% Bruce Lee was great but you must pay respect to the old ones.
duan thomas
Right and they are the one who tough him
Hunter Wade
Nabu The Wise he wasn’t very good
aimb0t
Ip man is the best
Master_ Churro
Bruce or never babe a grand master but he help spread Chinese Kung Fu to the world. Bless him
bluesith
Bruce went beyond the limits of Ip Man's Kung Fu and created a martial art system that embodies a mix of Asian and Western fighting styles and philosophies. If people today think he was just an actor then they don't know Bruce.
But even as an actor, he singlehandedly started the Martial Art Boom that led to the opening of many Dojos in many countries.
If it was not for Bruce you'd have never heard of anyone else on this list (unless you lived in Asia, and even then would they still be known today outside of dusty old history book?)
So please, a little respect for the legend.
Hugh
IMO, Bruce Lee is the greatest martial artist of all time. He later realized that most traditional fighting styles are not that effective in real fighting, and he cross trained in numerous styles and only learned techniques that were truly effective. Dana White has stated that Bruce is the Godfather of MMA.
Zion Polk
A lot of people neglect teachers, the teachers of Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and Elvis Presley was Bodiharma. Never forget the people behind the legends
Timemachine
Isn’t Bruce lees teacher yip man?
CP vlgs
Bruce Lee the No 1. The Champions who lived in different martial artist during his time were inspired by his lightning speed and power. And some of them tested his power after challenging him got clarified and inspired.