My Hero
Rita Springer Lyrics

The message behind Rita Springer's "My Hero" leans heavily toward praising and acknowledging the heroes we have in our lives. The opening line, "Too alarming now to talk about" suggests that this hero of hers may be dealing with some forms of distress or personal struggles, that it has become too difficult to discuss. The chorus, "There goes my hero, watch him as he goes," heavily implies that she is watching someone she admires, possibly even hero-worships. This hero mentioned, though, is described as ordinary, which shows that we don't have to be famous or grandiose to be heroes to someone else.

The line "don't the best of them bleed it out, while the rest of them peter out?" speaks to the idea that our heroes are often people who've faced struggles but continue to persevere, and that the rest of us may give up at some point along the way. Heroes need to exhibit Truth and Consequence when it comes to decision-making, according to the artist; being truthful and accountable is part of what makes a hero.

Springer's chorus feeds into the song's primary message of recognizing everyday heroes, highlighting the fact that someone we may count amongst heroes might not be grandiose or famous but may exhibit quiet and understated strength in their daily life. The song is a reminder that even we can be heroes for someone else.