Heroes
K.O.G & the Zongo Brigade Lyrics

A long time ago
Referring to a time in the past.

There was a big outbreak
A significant challenge or problem that occurred.

Trying to revive hope in their days
Attempting to bring positivity and optimism in a difficult situation.

People
Referring to a group of individuals.

Buried in desires
Obsessed or focused on fulfilling their own needs or wants.

They were going to start the fire
Determined to create change or take action to overcome the challenge.

Renegades
Individuals who rebel against the norm or established order.

They didn't make mistakes
They were confident in their actions and decisions.

Were just cursed to live in that age
Frustrated with the current time period they live in.

Emptiness
A feeling of sadness, hopelessness or despair.

In their hearts they felt
An emotional reaction to their situation.

It was time to escape that hell
Determined to overcome the challenge and create a better future.

In history
Referencing people or events from the past.

We talk about crowds that changed the world somehow
Recognizing past individuals who worked together to make significant changes or progress.

Holding on
Staying committed to their cause despite challenges.

Fighting for their rights
Demanding equality, fairness, and justice for themselves and others.

With nothing to lose in their lives
Their situation was already difficult, so they had less to risk by standing up for themselves.

Insurgency
A rebellion or uprising against a government or organization.

The power that they had
Despite having little control or resources, they were able to empower themselves and others to make changes.

Trying to make the world not so bad
Working towards a more positive future for themselves and others.

Alerting people
Informing others of the issues and the need for change.

Opening their eyes
Helping others understand the situation and the need for change.

"Let's kill the enemy and say goodbye"
Encouraging others to fight back against the opposition and take control.

"And I'm running away from the flow I will not let it go I'm running away from the flow" (Oh no)
Refusing to be complacent and accepting of the status quo. Determined to break away from the norm to create change.

"Don't forget We are the Heroes of The Past We are The Heroes of The Past"
Empowering others by recognizing the potential for change and the past successes of those who fought for change.

Fighting back
Taking action against the opposition and fighting for change.

Since the start they’ve learned
From the beginning, they were aware of the need for change and the path towards it.

Is the only way to get out of that
Recognizing that they must fight back in order to overcome their difficult situation.

Fade out?
Questioning if they should give up or accept the status quo.

No chance, forget
Refusing to give up and determined to overcome the challenge.

They will have to make it burn
Determined to create change and take action despite the difficulty or opposition they face.

Suffering
Enduring pain, difficulty, and hardship.

Surviving in agony
Enduring a difficult situation and still finding a way to persist.

"Giving up is not an option for me"
Refusing to accept defeat and keep fighting for change.

Rising through ideas
Finding solutions and innovative ideas to create change and progress.

"How to do it for real?"
Seeking the best way to create change and progress.

"Just think about all the pain we feel"
Finding motivation to create change by recognizing the pain and difficulty of their current situation.

Awaken
Becoming aware of the potential for change and the opportunity to create a better future.

The fight was done
Having successfully fought for change.

and a new era of rebellion has begun
Recognizing the potential and need for continued progress and change.

The faith
Belief and hope for a better future.

Was being born again
Feeling optimistic about the future and potential for positive change.

And our job is to make it remain
Recognizing the importance of continued effort to maintain progress and prevent regression.

And You
Directing the message to the listener, emphasizing their importance in creating change.

You cannot give it up
Encouraging the listener to stay committed to their cause and refuse to give up.

Is your choice to pick it up
Recognizing that the listener has the power and choice to create change.

Run from the flow, don't let go
Encouraging the listener to break away from the norm and stay committed to their cause.

With your words, you can change the World
Recognizing the power and influence of words to inspire and create change in the world.

"My feelings are about to explode"
Feeling overwhelmed and passionate about creating change.

"But i'm so close, i can't let go"
Feeling close to achieving their goal and refusing to give up.

"I'm running away from the crowd” (Don't let go)
Breaking away from the norm and staying committed to creating change.

"I need to change this all somehow” (Don't let go)
Recognizing the need for change and refusing to give up until progress is made.