Lady Pank is quite a curiosity on the Polish musical market. They got popular before they were actually... formed! The group, which was originally planning to call itself "Żużel", received a lot of media coverage as a result of a skilfully conducted promotional campaign combined with group's questionnable talent.
Hero
Lady Pank Lyrics
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The crowd is always with you,
Waiting for your nod.
The morning papers always
Have something to say,
The stakes are very high
In the game you want to play.
With your trembling hand;
The castles you are building
Are made of sand.
You walk on water,
You play with fire;
You'll lose the game you're playing,
Unless the stakes go higher.
You know exactly when
Things could go too far,
But no one seems to wonder
Who you really are.
You touch the button
With your trembling hand;
The castles you are building
Are made of sand.
They're made of sand.
Records that you play
Go on without you;
Things are moving fast,
What can you do ?
Give the wheel another spin
In your tower
Make it look like things are still
In your power.
You touch the button
With your trembling hand;
The castles you are building
Are made of sand.
They're made of sand.
The song "Hero" by Lady Pank talks about the life of an important figure who is seen as a hero and a god by the public. They eagerly await his approval and follow his every move as he plays a high stakes game in which he has built castles of sand. He knows when things could go too far, but no one seems to wonder who he really is. The records he plays go on without him, and he is left spinning the wheel in his tower to maintain the illusion that he is still in control.
The lyrics of the song serve as a commentary on the nature of fame, power, and success, and how those things can be fleeting and temporary. It speaks to the idea that those who are seen as heroes and gods are often just regular people who are struggling to keep up with the demands of their public image. The fact that the castles they build are made of sand is a metaphor for the impermanence of their achievements and how easily it can all be washed away.
Line by Line Meaning
You are a hero, you are a god;
You are perceived as a powerful figure, expected to lead and make significant changes in society.
The crowd is always with you, Waiting for your nod.
People value your opinion and wait for your command before taking action.
The morning papers always Have something to say, The stakes are very high In the game you want to play.
Your actions are always scrutinized by the public, and the game you want to win the rewards are substantial.
You touch the button With your trembling hand; The castles you are building Are made of sand.
You are taking great risks with your decisions, and the foundations you are building your reputation on are unstable and weak.
You walk on water, You play with fire; You'll lose the game you're playing, Unless the stakes go higher.
You are confident and daring, but to win the game you are playing, you need to increase the risks you're willing to take.
You know exactly when Things could go too far, But no one seems to wonder Who you really are.
You are aware of the consequences of your actions, but no one is questioning your true motives or character.
Records that you play Go on without you; Things are moving fast, What can you do ?
The things you started keep turning even when you're gone, and the speed of progress is quick, leaving you unable to keep up.
Give the wheel another spin In your tower Make it look like things are still In your power.
You need to take control of the situation, even if it means faking it, to maintain your power and status.
The castles you are building Are made of sand. They're made of sand.
Again, emphasizing the fragility and instability of the reputation and power you've built for yourself.
Contributed by Jackson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.