Zero
Wingy Mannone And His Orchestra Lyrics
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And I'm still sinking down
Money in the bank
Would lift me straight off the ground
Oh, high down to low ain't much fun
When your time is over and your day is done
Hero to zero
Hero to zero
I had a high time of my time
Now look where I am
Yes I'm down on my luck
Doing the best that I can
No way out but, I ain't gonna cry
Guess I'll kiss the high life goodbye
Hero to zero
Hero to zero
Oh, hero to zero
Oh well the high life was my life
But everything has to end
I was once at the top
But I died with my trend
No way out but, I ain't gonna cry
Guess I'll kiss the high life goodbye
Hero to zero
Hero to zero
I can't go on
"Hero to zero" is a song by Wingy Mannone And His Orchestra that tells the story of someone who was once a hero, achieved great success, and enjoyed the high life, only to fall from grace and end up with nothing. It's a cautionary tale about the fleeting nature of fame and fortune and reminds us not to take our success for granted.
The song starts with the singer reminiscing about their past success as a hero. They had everything money could buy, and life was good. However, things took a turn for the worse, and they found themselves sinking down with nothing to bank on. The lyrics highlight the stark contrast between the high life and the current situation, where life isn't much fun, and the former hero is struggling to make ends meet.
The singer acknowledges that they had a good run, but now they must face the reality of their situation. They can't go back to the past, and there's no way out. The lyrics suggest that they've accepted their current fate and are ready to move forward. As they bid goodbye to the high life, the song ends on a melancholic note, with the singer accepting that they are now a zero.
Line by Line Meaning
I went from hero To zero
I went from being highly successful and respected to being a complete nobody
And I'm still sinking down
I am still experiencing a downfall
Money in the bank
Having financial stability
Would lift me straight off the ground
Would help me recover and improve my status and situation
Oh, high down to low ain't much fun
Going from a high position to a low one is not enjoyable
When your time is over and your day is done
When one's opportunity for success is gone and it is too late
I had a high time of my time
I had a great time of success and enjoyment
Now look where I am
Now I am in a bad situation
Yes I'm down on my luck
I am experiencing a string of bad luck and misfortune
Doing the best that I can
I am trying to cope and make the best of my situation
No way out but, I ain't gonna cry
Despite feeling trapped and helpless, I am not going to break down
Guess I'll kiss the high life goodbye
I have to accept the end of my good times and move on
Oh well the high life was my life
My life was defined by my success and wealth
But everything has to end
All good things come to an end eventually
I was once at the top
I used to be highly successful and respected
But I died with my trend
My downfall was inevitable and linked to my previous success
I can't go on
I am unable to endure my current situation any longer
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON
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