Heroes

Shinedown

About Heroes

"Heroes" is the third single from Shinedown's second album, Us and Them. It reached number 4 on the U. S. Mainstream Rock chart and number 28 on the U. S. Modern Rock chart.


Year:
2005
3:24
115 
#2

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Stare in wonder
Who's here to bring you down?
Find your martyr
I'm sure you've made the crown
So light a fire under my bones, so when
I die for you, at least I'll die alone

Ain't nothing for me to end up like this
There's no comparing me this time

All my heroes have now become ghosts
Sold their sorrow to the ones who paid the most
All my heroes are dead and gone
But they're inside of me
They still live on

Dark devotion in a beacon Paradise
Shows no emotion to a willing sacrifice
You can put a man on trial, but you can't make the guilty pay
And you can cage an animal, but you can't take away the rage

Ain't nothing for me to end up like this
There's no comparing me this time

All my heroes have now become ghosts
Sold their sorrow to the ones who paid the most
All my heroes are dead and gone
But they're inside of me
They still live on

All my heroes have now become ghosts
Sold their sorrow to the ones who paid the most
All my heroes are dead and gone
But they're inside of me
They still live on

They're all dead and gone

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Shinedown

Shinedown is an American hard rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith (vocals), Brad Stewart (bass), Jasin Todd (guitar), and Barry Kerch (drums). A few line-up changes followed, and the band's current line-up consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original members, with guitarist Zach Myers and bassist and pianist Eric Bass. Since Shinedown's inception, they have released four albums – Leave a Whisper (2003), Us and Them (2005), The Sound of Madness (2008), and Amaryllis (2012) – and a total of 15 singles. They have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: TONY BATTAGLIA, BRENT SMITH, JASON TODD

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Heroes" is a song by American rock band Shinedown. It was released in 2005.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of their second studio album, "Us and Them.”
Chart Performance
"Heroes" was a major hit for the band, reaching number 4 on the US Mainstream Rock Songs chart.
Role in Live Shows
The song has been a consistent part of the band's live shows since its release.
Lyrics and Themes
The song's lyrics evoke themes of resilience and rising above adversity, themes common in many of Shinedown's songs.
Band Line-Up
When "Heroes" was recorded, the band consisted of Brent Smith (vocals), Jasin Todd (guitar), Brad Stewart (bass), and Barry Kerch (drums).
Production
"Heroes" was produced by Tony Battaglia, who has worked with a number of other popular rock acts.
Music Video
The music video for "Heroes" portrays the band performing in an abandoned building, interspersed with visuals symbolizing the song's themes of struggle and endurance.
Song Reception
"Heroes" received wide critical acclaim from music critics and was cited as a standout track from the "Us and Them" album.
Impact on Band's Career
"Heroes" is considered one of Shinedown's signature songs and it played a role in solidifying their position in the American rock music scene.

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