Nobody's Hero
Rush
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I knew he was different, in his sexuality I went to his parties, as a straight minority It never seemed a threat to my masculinity He only introduced me to a wider reality As the years went by, we drifted apart When I heard that he was gone I felt a shadow cross my heart But he's nobody's Hero - saves a drowning child Cures a wasting disease Hero - lands the crippled airplane Solves great mysteries Hero - not the handsome actor Who plays a hero's role Hero - not the glamor girl Who'd love to sell her soul If anybody's buying Nobody's hero I didn't know the girl, but I knew her family All their lives were shattered In a nightmare of brutality They try to carry on, try to bear the agony Try to hold some faith In the goodness of humanity As the years went by, we drifted apart When I heard that she was gone I felt a shadow cross my heart But she's nobody's Hero - the voice of reason Against the howling mob Hero - the pride of purpose In the unrewarding job Hero - not the champion player Who plays the perfect game Not the glamor boy Who loves to sell his name Everybody's buying Nobody's hero As the years went by, we drifted apart When I heard that you were gone I felt a shadow cross my heart Hero
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Written by: Alex Lifeson, Geddy Lee Weinrib, Neil Peart
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
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12 facts about this song
Album DetailThe song, "Nobody's Hero," is part of Rush's 1993 album titled "Counterparts."
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MessageThe song aims at conveying a message about the media's misplaced focus on heroes, arguing that ordinary people should also be recognized as heroes in their everyday lives.
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CompositionIt is written by Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, who were all members of the world-renowned Canadian rock band, Rush.
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Personal SignificanceThe song was particularly poignant for drummer and lyricist Neil Peart who wrote about a gay friend who died of AIDS and a woman he knew who was molested and murdered in San Diego.
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Genre"Nobody's Hero" is a part of the Progressive Rock genre, the musical style that Rush is most associated with.
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InspirationsNeil Peart was inspired to write this song following a series of personal tragedies and after viewing a retrospective of the 20th-century heroes on a New Year’s evening television program.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics provide commentary on society's fascination with heroes and celebrities, calling for a broader recognition of the word "hero."
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ReceptionThe emotional depth and challenging subject matter of "Nobody's Hero" contributed to positive critical response.
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Music VideoA music video for "Nobody's Hero" depicts the band performing the song interspersed with scenes relating to the lyrics, emphasizing the song's themes.
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Song LengthWith a duration of 4 minutes and 54 seconds, "Nobody's Hero" became one of Rush's longer tracks on the "Counterparts" album.
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Chart Success"Nobody's Hero" peaked at number 12 on the U.S. Mainstream Rock (Billboard) in 1994.
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Cultural ImpactDue to its emotive subject matter, "Nobody's Hero" has been recognized and appreciated by many for shedding light on the importance of everyday heroes and those who face and overcome adversity.
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