Three Minute Hero
The Selecter
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They asked you if you're alright You say yes But all the time you know It's a mess It's 5 PM and you're on your way home Just another day with that endless grey drone Three minute hero I wanna be, a three minute hero I wanna be, a three minute hero I wanna be, a three minute hero Drag yourself along the road Sit on the bus Switch on your transistor 'Cause a fuss It's 11 PM and you're on your way home Just another night with that endless grey drone Three minute hero I wanna be, a three minute hero I wanna be, a three minute hero I wanna be, a three minute hero I wanna be, I wanna be, I wanna be A three minute hero Three minute hero I wanna be, a three minute hero I wanna be, a three minute hero I wanna be, a three minute hero A three minute hero, I wanna be A three minute hero, I wanna be A three minute hero, I wanna be A three minute hero It's too early in the morning Stupid job Don't wanna eat, can't think straight Same as yesterday It's 7 AM and you're leaving home Just another day with that endless grey drone Three minute hero I wanna be, a three minute hero I wanna be, a three minute hero I wanna be, a three minute hero A three minute hero, I wanna be
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Three Minute Hero" is a song by a British ska band, The Selecter. The band originated from Coventry, England. The song was released in February 1980.
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Song MessageThe song addresses the reality of what it's like to be working 9 to 5, living the same unfulfilling routine day in and day out. The line 'I want to be, a three-minute hero' is about wanting to escape the daily grind and achieve something significant, even if only briefly.
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Album inclusion"Three Minute Hero" is part of the album "Too Much Pressure", which is the first album of The Selecter. It was released a week after the song in February 1980.
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Chart PerformanceThe song had a decent run on the charts, reaching number 16 on the UK singles chart.
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Music Genre"Three Minute Hero" is characterized as a mix of reggae and punk, a genre often referred to as 2 Tone or ska revival. This genre was popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Innovative Music VideoThe song's music video featured the band members playing on a popular British children's television program called "Tiswas."
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Band DiversityThe Selecter was one of the few racially mixed bands of the time, with frontwoman Pauline Black being one of the first black female British singers to achieve wide recognition.
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Modern UsageThe song was included in the soundtrack of the 2007 video game, Skate, attracting a new generation of listeners.
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Cover VersionsA few bands on the ska scene have covered "Three Minute Hero", showcasing the song's enduring appeal and impact on the genre.
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Social ImpactThe song and its message of desiring more from life resonated with many and has been pointed to as reflecting the desires and anxieties of people in the Thatcher era in Britain.
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