Hero Lyrics - Skillet

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About Hero

"Hero" is the first single of the 2009 album Awake by the American Christian rock band Skillet and is the first track on the album. The song talks about mankind's need for a hero with the hero being Jesus Christ. It is the fourth single by Skillet to be released to physical media. The single sold 12,000 copies in its first week.

Year: 2009 3:06 2,138 Views

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Skillet

Skillet is an American Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1996. The band currently consists of husband and wife John (lead vocals, bass) and Korey Cooper (rhythm guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), along with Jen Ledger (drums, vocals) and Seth Morrison (lead guitar). The band has released eight albums, two receiving Grammy nominations: Collide and Comatose. Skillet went through several lineup changes early in their career, leaving founder John Cooper as the only original member remaining in the band. Their most recent album, Awake, has now been certified Platinum and debuted on Number 2 on the Billboard Top 200, with Comatose certified Gold by RIAA. They have sold over 2 million albums in the U.S. alone[citation needed] and are known for a r… more »

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13 facts about this song

Genre Type "Hero" is a song in the Christian rock genre, blending elements of heavy metal and symphonic rock.

Album Appearance The song is part of the album "Awake," which was released by Skillet in 2009; it is the second track on the album.

Commercial Success "Hero" was a commercially successful track - it topped the Billboard Christian Rock Chart, reached #26 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and #2 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.

Chart Presence Apart from its success in the United States, "Hero" also charted in the top 20 in New Zealand and Canada.

Collaborative Effort John Cooper, the lead vocalist of Skillet, co-wrote "Hero" with producer and songwriter Kevin Churko.

Lyrical Theme The song expresses a universal feeling of needing a hero and emphasizes the concept of inner strength and individual power.

Critical Reaction Critics have praised "Hero" for its energetic orchestration, compelling lyrics, and strong vocal performances.

Popularity in Sports The song gained further attention when it was used by the National Football League (NFL) for their 2009-2010 season promotion.

Music Video The song's music video, released in 2009, shows the band performing in a warehouse, whilst various people are shown facing and overcoming their fears and troubles.

Awards Skillet won the Rock Album of the Year at the 2010 Dove Award for the album "Awake," which features "Hero."

Usage in Popular Culture Besides sports, "Hero" was used in the promotional ads for the first season of the TV show "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes," and also in various video games like WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2010 and Transformers: Dark of The Moon.

Song Duration "Hero" lasts 3 minutes and 6 seconds, making it one of Skillet's shorter tracks.

Event Placement "Hero" is often used close to the end of Skillet's live sets, due to its high energy and popularity.

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