A World Without Heroes
Kiss
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A world without heroes Is like a world without sun You can't look up to anyone Without heroes And a world without heroes Is like a never ending race It's like a time, without a place A pointless thing Devoid of grace Where you don't know what your after Or if something's after you And you don't know why you don't know In a world without heroes In a world without dreams Things are no more than they seem A world without heroes Is like a bird without wings Or a bell that never rings Just a sad and useless thing Where you don't know what you're after Or if somethings after you And you don't know why you don't know In a world without heroes
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Written by: LOU REED, BOB EZRIN, GENE SIMMONS, PAUL STANLEY
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11 facts about this song
Album Contribution"A World Without Heroes" is a song by the American rock band Kiss. It is featured on their 1981 album "Music from 'The Elder'".
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Influenced by Concept AlbumThis song is quite unique as the entire album’s concept was influenced by a timeless hero's journey, where a young boy rises to fight an evil entity.
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Module of Low PerformanceDespite its profound lyrics and distinct sound, "A World Without Heroes" didn’t perform well in terms of sales, and the album itself is considered one of Kiss's "flops".
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Written by Multiple ArtistThe song was written by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Lou Reed, and Bob Ezrin, making it a collaborative effort from multiple artists.
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Beautiful Lyrics"A World Without Heroes" is known for its beautiful and emotional lyrics. The song's most arresting lines are "A world without heroes / Is like a world without sun / You can't look up to anyone / Without heroes."
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Influence of External ArtistsThe song had a Lou Reed influence due to his contribution to its writing. This caused it to stand out from most of Kiss's earlier, heavier rock output.
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Criticized For Its Change"A World Without Heroes" was criticized by fans at the time for its distinct change of direction for the band, moving towards a ballad sound away from their harder rock reputation.
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High-Profile Cover VersionThe song was notably covered by the alt-rock band, The Melvins, in 1994, which introduced the song to a new generation.
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Featured in Soundtracks"A World Without Heroes" has been used in the soundtracks of various feature films, demonstrating its lasting appeal.
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Low Chart PlacementThe song peaked at No. 56 in the Billboard Hot 100, showing its lack of immediate hit status yet it has sustained a certain degree of cultural impact.
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Gene Simmons' EmotionIn one televised performance of the song, Gene Simmons, the band's bassist, could be seen crying, demonstrating the emotive nature of the song. This was later revealed to be onion-induced tears for dramatic effect but still marks a unique moment in KISS's career.
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