Hero
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It's not like I wouldn't dream If you had not shown the way It's not like I wouldn't fight Not knowing 'bout your life It's not like I wouldn't stand Right here with my friends You threw us all alive When our days slipped away You gave us of your time 'Cause you are my hero My Friday night You wrote the soundtrack to my life And gave me something To hold on to When i was growing up You were the rock In my life It's not like I live my days By every word you spoke Like I'm up every night Drinking with your ghost It's not like I can't look back Without movin' on You threw us all alive When our days slipped away You gave us of your time You are my hero My Friday night You wrote the soundtrack to my life And gave us kiss A chance to dream Days when I had enough You were the rock In my life You still throw me that like As my days slip away You give me of your time You're still my hero My Friday night You wrote the soundtrack to my life You give me something To hold on to As I'm still growing up You are the rock In my life
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Written by: TEMPEST JOEY, JOHN TERRY NORUM, MIC MICHAELI, IAN HAUGLAND, JOHN LEVEN
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Hero" is a track by the Swedish rock band Europe. This rock ballad is one of their less recognized yet cherished songs among their fan base.
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Album Information"Hero" is from Europe's eighth studio album called "Start From the Dark", which was released in 2004. The album marked the band's reunion after a 12-year hiatus.
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Song ThemeThe song, with its poignant lyrics, deals with themes of resilience, love, and heroism, creating a contrast with their well-known, intense rock anthem "The Final Countdown."
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Band LineupThe band's lineup when "Hero" was recorded included Joey Tempest on vocals, John Norum on lead guitar, Mic Michaeli on keyboards, John Leven on bass, and Ian Haugland on drums.
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Song Tide to Personal ExperienceEurope's lead singer, Joey Tempest revealed that "Hero" was penned as a tribute to his late mother, who was his biggest hero and inspiration.
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Song PopularityDespite not being as globally recognized as their megahit "The Final Countdown", "Hero" has earned a respectable position in the rock ballad genre and holds a special place in the hearts of Europe's loyal fan base.
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Song Performance"Hero" showcases Joey Tempest's strong vocal performance and the band's knack for producing emotive and powerful rock ballads, differentiating it from their usual hard rock style.
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Music VideoUnlike many of Europe's other popular tracks, "Hero" does not have an official music video.
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Live PerformancesEurope routinely includes "Hero" in their setlists, and their live performances of the track have been well-received, further enhancing the song’s popularity.
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Song ReceptionThe track "Hero" is also respected for its soaring melody and emotional lyrics among critics, making it one of the standout tracks on the "Start from the Dark" album.
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