The Hero
Queen Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah
I told you, man
Ayo
You're gonna watch your homies turn into snakes
After they said they'd kill for you
Snakes can't slither backwards, he's never been loyal
He might've done some shooting for you
Froze the beef in tinfoil, it still spoiled
Heavy is the head, but that's what makes the king royal
Magic herb in a paper, fill it with oil
Let your feet feel the soil
Worried about how everybody feels toward you, I feel for you
These days I keep the money clean, no more playing dirty games
I guess sometimes the sunshine is worth the rain
They noticed that my choice of words is strange
Observed this perfect purple strain
Now everybody wants a word with James
Just bought a bigger safe, I'm stashing 105 by 1/03
But flashing your money piles is for the weak
I'm just saying '09 you could find me in the creek
With a Keystone, stoned, smiling, trying to get the cheeks
Just hit Sunny Isles for the week, tanning
Credit's impeccable, first impressions mean everything
Swipe the card, ain't no rescanning
Never enough, I'm not immune, if leaves fall then I'm still standing
Like a tree, planted
When it's all said and done, everything I've said I've done
Done enough for everyone, but man's work is never done
Primitive priorities are to next to none
The difference between us is I won't ever sacrifice respect for sums
Exceptional exception, the one they seek acceptance from
Die of old age, and be remembered young
Protect your sons
If your son marries my daughter, he better spoil her
Or my son's the one they'll need protection from
All the bad shit I did, I'm convinced karma never coming to get me
And even if she did, I'll be armed with a sawed off, armor on
And the AR's always gonna hold nothing less than a fifty
If you take me, then you're coming with me, so come and get me
I could bob and weave in Matrix slow motion and nothing hits me
Come correct if you come against me
Against the grain, head hard as granite
Granted permission to myself to make my presence felt
Cause panic then vanish
Come back as an apparition or poltergeist
You know you're right when you know you're right
Live by your words, that burden weighs on me heavily
Tendencies tend to grow tender, await the penalties
The Hero is an uplifting and inspiring song by Queen that addresses the feelings of imposter syndrome that many people experience in their lives. The lyrics encourage the listener to embrace their inner hero, to believe in their own worth, and to take control of their own destiny. The opening lines, "So you feel that you ain't nobody, always needed to be somebody," capture the sense of insecurity and self-doubt that many people feel, particularly when faced with life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
So you feel that you ain't nobody
You believe that you are insignificant and worthless.
Always needed to be somebody
You have always craved recognition and validation.
Put your feet on the ground
Ground yourself in reality.
Put your hand on your heart
Listen to your inner voice.
Lift your head to the stars
Dream big and aim high.
And the world's for your taking
You have the power to achieve anything.
So you feel it's the end of the story
You believe that your journey has come to an end.
Find it all pretty satisfactory
You are content with your achievements so far.
Well I tell you my friend
I want to share some advice with you.
This might seem like the end
Your current situation may feel like a conclusion.
But the continuation
Your story is not over yet.
Is yours for the making
You have the power to shape your own future and write your own story.
Yes you're a hero
You are a hero of your own narrative, with the potential for greatness.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Skip Dover
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@vladimirrafael3192
So you feel that you ain't nobody
Always needed to be somebody
Put your feet on the ground
Put your hand on your heart
Lift your head to the stars
And the world's for your taking
(All you gotta do is save the world)
So you feel it's the end of the story
Find it all pretty satisfactory
Well I tell you my friend
This might seem like the end
But the continuation
Is yours for the making
Yes you're a hero (oooh yeah)
[Instrumental]
Flash!! Ahaaa
He's for every one of us
Stands for every one of us
He saved with a mighty hand (with a mighty hand)
Every man every woman
Every child he's the mighty
Flash! Ahahhhhhh
@antijojo
This could one of the best Queen songs that gets overlooked by a lot of people.
@humann6831
Honestly they have so many quality tunes people over look. Like this and Princes of the Universe.
@gantz0949
Lap of the gods too
@spionsilver9626
loved when they opened the bowl with this
@BootyHeavenYT
As well as Brighton Rock
@MattBargain
As is the Prophet’s Song
@chrisdamon5367
"The Hero" just kicks all kinds of ass. I think this was my favorite Queen song in the '80s. I played this song until it practically melted on the turntable back then. Totally epic in every way!
@enem54321
ME TOO!! - played it SO much
@trentoninnewjersey
@@enem54321 if only it were released as a single :(
Should’ve been the B-side of “Flash”
@Chiliholic
Those vocals are insanely powerful.