Death of a Hero – English Lyrics

• By: Alec Benjamin

Lyrics & Translation

Delve into the poignant narrative of Alec Benjamin's "Death of a Hero," a song that masterfully captures the universal experience of disillusionment. Through vivid storytelling and evocative lyrics, explore themes of lost innocence and the harsh realities of flawed heroes. This song offers a unique opportunity to reflect on personal growth and the complexities of human nature.

[English]

I was in Pittsburgh when I saw Superman in the backroom

He was doing lines or something in the bathroom

I barely recognized him at all

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I saw him doing things you shouldn't do with all that power

I wish someone would have thrown him in the shower

I barely recognized him at all

That night I put my youth in a casket

And buried it inside of me

That night I saw through all the magic

Now I'm a witness to the death of a hero

I burned all the pictures in the attic

And threw away the magazines

That night I saw through all the magic

And now I'm a witness to the death of a hero

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I tried to look away but you can't look away from a trainwreck

The things you said to girls, well they were shameless

I barely recognized him at all

I tried to help but he said he was just too far from saving

And nothing I could say was gonna change him

I barely recognized him at all

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That night I put my youth in a casket

And buried it inside of me

That night I saw through all the magic

Now I'm a witness to the death of a hero

I burned all the pictures in the attic

And threw away the magazines

That night I saw through all the magic

And now I'm a witness to the death of a hero

The death of a hero he couldn't be saved

Now I'm cutting the grass and I'll cover his grave

I'll cover his grave

The death of a hero I'm turning the page

Now I'm cutting the grass and I'll cover his grave

I'll cover his grave

That night I put my youth in a casket

And buried it inside of me

That night I saw through all the magic

Now I'm a witness to the death of a hero

I burned all the pictures in the attic

And threw away the magazines

That night I saw through all the magic

And now I'm a witness to the death of a hero

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