Hero
Family of the Year
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Let me go I don't wanna be your hero I don't wanna be a big man Just wanna fight like everyone else Your masquerade I don't wanna be a part of your parade Everyone deserves a chance to Walk with everyone else While holding down A job to keep my girl around And maybe buy me some new strings And her and I out on the weekend And we can whisper things Secrets from my American dreams Baby needs some protection But I'm a kid like everyone else So let me go I don't wanna be your hero I don't wanna be a big man I just wanna fight like everyone else Ooh Ooh So let me go I don't wanna be your hero I don't wanna be a big man I just wanna fight with everyone else Your masquerade I don't wanna be a part of your parade Everyone deserves a chance to Walk with everyone else
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Written by: JOE KEEFE
Lyrics © DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Hero" is a song by an American indie rock band Family of the Year. It was first included in the band's 2012 EP, "St. Croix," and their second studio album, "Loma Vista."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a big hit with considerable chart success. It reached number 12 on the Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart in 2013. In Germany, it climbed to number 2 in the charts.
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Usage in FilmsThe song was used in the 2012 film "Thanks for Sharing" and the 2014 film "Boyhood." Its inclusion in "Boyhood," which was directed by Richard Linklater and received widespread critical acclaim, particularly brought the song into spotlight.
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Lyrics and Theme"Hero" talks about the pressures and expectations of being a hero figure and the desire for leading a regular, unassuming life.
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Band’s RecognitionThe popularity and success of "Hero" heavily contributed to Family of the Year's increased recognition and fan base.
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NominationsThis song was nominated for Best Song at the 20th Critics' Choice Awards due to its significant contribution to the "Boyhood" soundtrack.
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Cover Versions"Hero" has had a number of cover versions by various artists and bands since its release, underlining its ongoing popularity.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hero" reflects the band's indie style with a chill and laid-back vibe. As of 2021, it has over 57 million views on YouTube, demonstrating the song's enduring appeal.
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Live PerformancesFamily of the Year has performed "Hero" live at various venues and on television shows, including Conan.
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Lyrics WritingAlthough the song sounds simple with its gentle guitar strums, the lyrics emphasize the complexities of personal identity and responsibility.
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