Forging a broad spectrum of influences, Maxthor take irresistible echoes of eighties giants like Phil Collins, Billy Idol and Survivor and filter them through their own lens of synth driven futurist-nostalgia.
Heroes Walk Alone
Maxthor Lyrics
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We hold the pieces of a dream
There's a dark flame inside my eyes
A thousand snakes under my skin
I'm not afraid of getting hurt
I've learnt to lose, I've learnt to win
A bitter poison fills my heart
My journey to the stars begins
I cross the edge of time
No matter where I go
I'm looking for a place
to bury all your words
You came to me from beyond
You trusted me, now you're gone
Heroes walk alone
We're dead inside, we're still alive
I'm just a beast out of the sea
A final dusk engulfs the sun
And every nightmare is set free
I couldn't hide from your stare
I tried to stay, I tried to leave
You fuel the fire on my wings
I kill the demons inside me
The lyrics of Maxthor's song Heroes Walk Alone explores the complex emotions of a person who is both strong and vulnerable. The opening lines suggest that everyone is capable of both love and hate and that we all hold onto some kind of dream. The imagery of the dark flame inside the singer's eyes and a thousand snakes under their skin creates a sense of intensity, perhaps reflecting the deep emotions that this person experiences.
Despite the intensity of their emotions, the singer claims not to be afraid of being hurt. They have learned to both lose and win and the pain and bitterness they have faced is part of their journey to reach their goals. The line "My journey to the stars begins" implies that they are reaching for something beyond what has held them back in the past.
The second verse reveals that the singer is still scarred by the loss of someone they trusted who has now gone. However, they claim the title of "Heroes walk alone" and declare that they are still alive, despite feeling like they are "dead inside." The metaphor of being a beast out of the sea suggests a wild and untamed nature, while the final line "I kill the demons inside me" shows that the singer is still fighting to overcome their own inner demons.
Line by Line Meaning
We're born to love, we're born to hate
As humans, we possess the capacity for love and hate.
We hold the pieces of a dream
Each of us has a dream to chase, with different components to it.
There's a dark flame inside my eyes
There's a hidden passion within me, burning with darkness.
A thousand snakes under my skin
I feel intense, uneasy emotions that twist and coil within me.
I'm not afraid of getting hurt
I am willing to embrace the pain of failure or loss, without fear.
I've learnt to lose, I've learnt to win
I have come to understand that success and failure are equal parts of life.
A bitter poison fills my heart
I am consumed by a bitter emotion that taints me from within.
My journey to the stars begins
I am embarking on an ambitious and challenging quest for greatness.
I cross the edge of time
I go beyond the constraints of time and space.
No matter where I go
Regardless of my destination.
I'm looking for a place
I am searching for a specific location.
to bury all your words
So that I can forget and move beyond the words you spoke to me.
You came to me from beyond
You entered my life from an unexpected place.
You trusted me, now you're gone
You had faith in me, then you left me alone.
Heroes walk alone
True heroes often find themselves isolated in their journey for greatness.
We're dead inside, we're still alive
We are devoid of emotion, yet continue living.
I'm just a beast out of the sea
I am an untamable, ferocious creature that emerged from the depths.
A final dusk engulfs the sun
The end is coming, and chaos is taking over.
And every nightmare is set free
All the fears and doubts I had are now unleashed.
I couldn't hide from your stare
I could not avoid the intensity of your gaze.
I tried to stay, I tried to leave
I struggled to stay present, but also had the urge to leave.
You fuel the fire on my wings
You provide me with energy and motivation to pursue my goals.
I kill the demons inside me
I am conquering the inner turmoil and conflict within myself.
Contributed by Charlotte B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jjoy 444
Супер! Браво! Давно не слышал такой великолепной музыки!
Игорь Музыченко
Мне очень нравится... Нереально круто. Спасибо.
Ryan Owen
I can't believe how under rated this is. It's so good
Hikumo
This. Is. Incredible. I'm dying to get the physical cd whenever you release it :)
Ivan Kushner
Просто тону в этой чудесной песне!!!
Alex M
и здесь тоже;)
Sebastian Vargas
Brutal, es mi canción favorita de ese álbum!
El saxofón y la guitarra!!! increíble
Juvenile Nuclear Battle Corgi
I absolutely love this one. Great track!
Madeline Cashmore
i adore love worship this song. it is sublime, beautiful, adorable
NeOnoid
You have a lot of fans in Russia and you make realy very cool music