Three Minute Hero

The Selecter

About Three Minute Hero

"Three Minute Hero" is a song and single written by Neol Davies and performed by British ska group The Selecter. It is also the opening track on side one of their album Too Much Pressure. Released in 1980 it reached 16 on the UK charts, staying for eight weeks.


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1989
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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 want to be, a three minute hero,
I want to be, a three minute hero,
I want to 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.

(Chorus)

I want to be, I want to be, I want to be,
A three minute hero,

(Chorus):
A three minute hero, I want to be,
A three minute hero, I want to be,
A three minute hero, I want to be,
A three minute hero,

It's too early in the morning,
Stupid job,
Don't want to 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,

(Chorus):
A three minute hero, I want to be,
(Repeat to fade)

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The Selecter

The Selecter are a 2 Tone ska revival band from Coventry, England, formed in mid 1979. more »

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Written by: NEOL DAVIES

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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.
Song Message
The 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.
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.
Chart Performance
The song had a decent run on the charts, reaching number 16 on the UK singles chart.
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.
Innovative Music Video
The song's music video featured the band members playing on a popular British children's television program called "Tiswas."
Band Diversity
The 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.
Modern Usage
The song was included in the soundtrack of the 2007 video game, Skate, attracting a new generation of listeners.
Cover Versions
A few bands on the ska scene have covered "Three Minute Hero", showcasing the song's enduring appeal and impact on the genre.
Social Impact
The 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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