Jean-Yves Prieur, aka Kid Loco is a French electronic musician, DJ, remixer… Read Full Bio ↴Jean-Yves Prieur, aka Kid Loco is a French electronic musician, DJ, remixer and producer. He was born on June 16, 1964 in Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He began playing the guitar at the age of 13 and played in several French punk groups during the early '80s. He moved on to production as well by the end of the decade, and moved on to reggae and hip-hop with a band named Mega Reefer Scratch. By 1996, Prieur had built his own studio, christened himself Kid Loco and released the Blues Project EP for Yellow Productions. The full-length A Grand Love Story appeared one year later, earning praise from many in the indie-rock and electronica community. A remix album was released in 1998. Prieur also accompanied St. Etienne's Sarah Cracknell for a rendition of "The Man I Love" from the Gershwin tribute Red Hot + Rhapsody, and has remixed Stereolab, Pulp, Mogwai, the High Llamas, Dimitri from Paris and Talvin Singh. The reconfigured Prelude to a Grand Love Story appeared in 1999 as Loco's US full-length debut, and the remix album Jesus Life for Children Under 12 Inches followed later that same year. Kid Loco moved up to the majors with his second full-length, 2001's Kill Your Darlings. With a mixture of Easy Listening, Hindi Funk, Guitar Pop and Hip Hop Beats, Kid Loco has developed an individual sound that fascinates rocker boys, b-boys and boutique owners alike. Along with the serene balance of riffs, beats and melodies, the appeal is in all likelihood essentially due to the strange, almost transcendental softness with which he fuses the most diverse of genres. In the end, there’s something for everybody from the man from the Seine. His vision of cool music is nurtured by a universal understanding of music that is open to all sides, combining new and old without a hitch, creating contexts hitherto considered impossible. He isn’t interested in genres, all that counts is good music. His sampler affords a melting pot for this vision.

I'm A Hero
Kid Loco Lyrics

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I′m the strongest man in world
A really really bad motherfucker
I'm the prettiest guy on this side of the street
I′m the handsome one, always neat neat neat
I'm a living legend, I'm a hero
My ego equals zero
I′m the best lover you will ever meet
A man of women, I′m super chic

I play guitar and I can sing
I can! y like Ali in the ring
I read books and I can cook
I'm here and there everywhere you look
I could be president but I ain′t no fool
I'm so smooth and I keep it cool
I know him and I know her
All of them and Denis the dealer

The boys meet the girls now
We gonna have a party, we gonna have fun
The boys join the girls now
We gonna have a party, we gonna have fun

Compared to me Indiana Jones is a sissy
And James Bond isn′t even worth a penny
I know my letters from A to Z
And all the numbers to infinity
I taught the Jacksons how to dance
And Romeo & Juliet, love & romance
I'm international, I′m a hero
Bigger than the Beatles & the Stones

I'm cold blooded like a cobra
Brighter than Sun Ra
I'm so smart, I even play darts
I′m so fast I leave you at the start
I′m older than the planet earth
Older than the moon and the sun

I'm the god, the father, the son and the word
I′m just me, happy as can be.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kid Loco's "I'm a Hero" present a character who is larger than life and seemingly infallible. The first stanza introduces the extent of his self-worth, declaring himself as the strongest man in the world, the prettiest guy on his side of the street, and a living legend and hero. Despite all these accolades, the character's ego is apparently nonexistent, further emphasizing his confidence and self-assuredness. In the second stanza, the character continues to list his various skills and attributes, presenting himself as someone who is well-read, musically inclined, and capable in the kitchen. He also suggests that he could be president but chooses not to pursue it, noting that his smooth and cool demeanor is one of his defining qualities. The final stanza further asserts the character's accomplishments, highlighting his influence in the worlds of dance, love and romance, and even throwing in a comparison to some of the most popular musical acts of all time. The song serves as a tongue-in-cheek assertion of confidence and self-worth, painting a portrait of someone who is larger than life and exceptionally skilled in all facets of life.

Line by Line Meaning

I′m the strongest man in world
I possess great physical strength and am capable of facing any challenge.

A really really bad motherfucker
I am a person who should not be messed with or underestimated.

I'm the prettiest guy on this side of the street
I have an attractive appearance and stand out amongst others on this street.

I′m the handsome one, always neat neat neat
I am well-groomed and maintain my appearance to always look presentable.

I'm a living legend, I'm a hero
I have accomplished great feats and am regarded as a person of extraordinary status.

My ego equals zero
I do not allow my accomplishments to inflate my ego and remain humble.

I′m the best lover you will ever meet
I am skilled in the art of love-making and satisfy my partners.

A man of women, I′m super chic
I attract women effortlessly and am stylish in my mannerisms.

I play guitar and I can sing
I possess musical talent and am capable of playing the guitar while also singing.

I can! y like Ali in the ring
I box with great prowess and am reminiscent of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali.

I read books and I can cook
I am well-read and also skilled in culinary arts.

I'm here and there everywhere you look
I am omnipresent and can be found in various places.

I could be president but I ain′t no fool
I am intelligent enough to hold a high political office, but choose not to as I am not foolish enough to fall into the pitfalls of politics.

I'm so smooth and I keep it cool
I navigate social interactions with ease and maintain a calm and collected demeanor.

I know him and I know her
I have a vast social circle and am acquainted with many people.

All of them and Denis the dealer
I am even well-connected with those involved in illicit activities like drug dealing.

The boys meet the girls now
It is time for the males and females to socialize with each other.

We gonna have a party, we gonna have fun
We are going to engage in festivities and enjoy ourselves.

Compared to me Indiana Jones is a sissy
I am much more adventurous and daring than the fictional character Indiana Jones.

And James Bond isn′t even worth a penny
The fictional character James Bond does not compare to me in terms of worth or value.

I know my letters from A to Z
I am knowledgeable and well-educated, familiar with the alphabet from A to Z.

And all the numbers to infinity
In addition to the alphabet, I am also knowledgeable about infinity and beyond.

I taught the Jacksons how to dance
I am so skilled as a dancer that I taught the famous Jackson family how to move.

And Romeo & Juliet, love & romance
I am an expert in the field of love and romance, even influencing the famous literary characters Romeo and Juliet.

I'm international, I′m a hero
My fame and hero status is known across different countries and cultures.

Bigger than the Beatles & the Stones
My level of fame and influence surpasses even that of famous music groups The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.

I'm cold blooded like a cobra
I am ruthless and fierce in my actions, similar to the venomous cobra reptile.

Brighter than Sun Ra
I shine with great intensity and brilliance, similar to the cosmic jazz musician Sun Ra.

I'm so smart, I even play darts
I possess intelligence that allows me to excel even in seemingly mundane activities such as playing darts.

I′m so fast I leave you at the start
My speed and agility are so great that I can leave others behind at the starting line.

I′m older than the planet earth
My existence and wisdom predates even that of the planet Earth.

Older than the moon and the sun
My age is so great that it predates even cosmic objects like the moon and the sun.

I'm the god, the father, the son and the word
I possess immense power and influence, so much so that I am comparable to religious figures like God, Jesus, and the Word (a reference to the Bible).

I′m just me, happy as can be.
Despite all my accomplishments and abilities, I am ultimately content with who I am and how I live my life.

Writer(s): Kid Bravo

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