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Hero Lyrics

In this song, John Cooper talks about how he and this world needs a hero (or a savior) and without one we will “destroy ourselves.” Since Skillet is considered a Christian Rock band, his savior could be… Read More [Verse 1: John Cooper & Jen Ledger]I'm just a step away, I'm just a breath awayLosin' my faith today, we're fallin' off the edge todayI am just a man, not superhuman, I'm not superhumanSomeone save me from the hate[Pre-Chorus: John Cooper & Jen Ledger]It's just another warJust another family tornWe're falling from my faith todayJust a step on the edgeJust another day in the world we live[Chorus: John Cooper, Jen Ledger, Both]I need a hero to save me nowI need a hero to save me nowI need a hero to save my lifeA hero will save me just in time[Verse 2: John Cooper & Jen Ledger]I've gotta fight today to live another daySpeakin' my mind today, my voice will be heard todayI've gotta make a stand, but I am just a man, I'm not superhumanMy voice will be heard today[Pre-Chorus: John Cooper & Jen Ledger]It's just another warJust another family tornMy voice will be heard todayIt's just another killThe countdown begins to destroy ourselvesSee Skillet LiveGet tickets as low as $66You might also like[Chorus: John Cooper, Jen Ledger, Both]I need a hero to save me nowI need a hero to save me nowI need a hero to save my lifeA hero will save me just in time[Post-Chorus: John Cooper]I need a hero to save my lifeI need a hero just in timeSave me just in timeSave me just in time[Bridge: John Cooper & Jen Ledger, John Cooper, Jen Ledger]Who's gonna fight for what's right, who's gonna help us survive?We're in the fight of our lives, and we're not ready to dieWho's gonna fight for the weak, who's gonna make 'em believe?I've got a hero (I've got a hero) livin' in meI've gotta fight for what's right, today I'm speakin' my mindAnd if it kills me tonight, I will be ready to dieA hero's not afraid to give his lifeA hero's gonna save me just in time[Chorus: John Cooper, Jen Ledger, Both]I need a hero to save me nowI need a hero to save me nowI need a hero to save my lifeA hero will save me just in time[Outro: John Cooper, John Cooper & Jen Ledger](I need a hero)Who's gonna fight for what's right, who's gonna help us survive?(I need a hero)Who's gonna fight for the weak, who's gonna make 'em believe?(I need a hero)I need a heroA hero's gonna save me just in time41EmbedCancel

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In this song, John Cooper talks about how he and this world needs a hero (or a savior) and without one we will “destroy ourselves.”

Since Skillet is considered a Christian Rock band, his savior could be interpreted to be Jesus Christ. However, since there is no direct reference to His name, the titular “hero” could refer to anyone that’s willing and able to save him and this world from self-destruction.

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18. 18. Should’ve When You Could’ve
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