Kill Your Heroes

AWOLNATION

About Kill Your Heroes

"Kill Your Heroes" is a song by American alternative rock band Awolnation. It is written by lead singer Aaron Bruno and musician Brian West for the band's debut studio album Megalithic Symphony, where it appears as the eighth track. "Kill Your Heroes" was released as the third and final single from Megalithic Symphony and reached the top 20 of the United States Billboard Alternative Songs and Rock Songs charts. The song's music video parodies the children's TV series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. It was also featured on Nintendo Video 


Year:
2011
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Well I met an old man dying on a train.
No more destination, no more pain.
Well he said one thing, before I graduate
"Never let your fear decide your fate."

I say ya kill your heroes and fly, fly, baby don't cry.
No need to worry 'cause, everybody will die.
Every day we just go, go, baby don't go.
Don't you worry we love you more than you know.

Well the sun one day will
Leave us all behind.
Unexplainable sightings
In the sky.
Well I hate to be
The one to ruin the night.
Right before your, right before your eyes.

I say ya kill your heroes and fly, fly, baby don't cry.
No need to worry 'cause, everybody will die.
Every day we just go, go, baby don't go.
Don't you worry we love you more than you know.

Well I met an old man dying on a train.
No more destination, no more pain.
Well he said one thing, before I graduate
"Never let your fear decide your fate."

I say ya kill your heroes and fly, fly, baby don't cry.
No need to worry 'cause, everybody will die.
Every day we just go, go, baby don't go.
Don't you worry we love you more than you know.

I say ya kill your heroes and fly, fly, baby don't cry.
No need to worry 'cause, everybody will die.
Every day we just go, go, baby don't go.
Don't you worry we love you more than you know.

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AWOLNATION

Awolnation (often stylized as AWOLNATION) is an American electronic rock band, formed and fronted by Aaron Bruno, formerly of Under the Influence of Giants, Hometown Hero and Insurgence. The band is signed to Red Bull Records, and their first EP, Back from Earth, was released on iTunes on May 18, 2010. more »

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Written by: Brian West, Aaron Bruno

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10 facts about this song

Genre Identification
"Kill Your Heroes" is an electronic rock song by AWOLNATION, showcasing the band's unique blend of electronic and rock influences.
Album Information
The song is a part of the band's debut studio album, "Megalithic Symphony," which was released in 2011.
Chart Performance
The song had impressive chart performance. It peaked at number 5 on the US Alternative Songs (Billboard) chart and number 7 on the US Rock Songs (Billboard) chart.
Music Video
The video for "Kill Your Heroes" presents a whimsical and surreal visual experience, featuring the band's frontman Aaron Bruno as a children's show host.
Lyric Interpretation
The lyrics of the song are seen as life-affirming messages, encouraging living life to the fullest and not idolizing heroes to the point where we become passive observers in our own lives.
Song Writer
"Kill Your Heroes" was written by Aaron Bruno, the frontman and founder of AWOLNATION.
Musical Style
The song is characterized by its uplifting beat, catchy melody, and Bruno's powerful vocals, which combine to create an anthem-like quality.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the song for its infectious pop-infused hooks and feel-good message, further cementing AWOLNATION's status as a breakout band in the alternative rock scene.
Live Performances
"Kill Your Heroes" has become a staple in AWOLNATION's live concerts, often sparking crowd sing-alongs.
Influence
The success of the song has helped to establish AWOLNATION as a notable act in the music industry and increased the band's popularity. It further solidified the electronic rock genre in the mainstream.

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