Hero – English Lyrics

• By: Europe

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the story behind Europe's heartfelt track "Hero," a song that beautifully demonstrates how music can transcend generations and create a lasting legacy. For language learners, the clear and emotive English lyrics offer a great opportunity to explore themes of admiration and inspiration. The song's straightforward narrative and heartfelt vocabulary make it an accessible and moving piece to learn with.

[English]

It's not like I wouldn't dream

If you had not shown the way

It's not like I wouldn't fight

Not knowing 'bout your life

It's not like I wouldn't stand

Right here with my friends

But you threw us all a line

When our days slipped away

You gave us of your time

Cause you were my hero, my Friday night

You wrote the soundtrack to my life

And gave me something to hold on to

When I was growing up you were the rock

In my life

It's not like I live my days by every word you spoke

Like I'm up every night drinking with your ghost

It's not like I can't look back without moving on

But you threw us all a line when our days slipped away

You gave us of your time

Cause you were my hero, my Friday night

You wrote the soundtrack to my life

And gave us kids a chance to dream

Days when I had enough, you were the rock

In my life

You still throw me that line

As my days slipped away

You give me of your time

You're still my hero, my Friday night

You wrote the soundtrack to my life

You give me something to hold on to

As I'm still growing up you are the rock

In my life

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dream /driːm/ B1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to imagine or hope for something
fight /faɪt/ B1	verb - to engage in a physical or verbal struggle noun - a violent confrontation
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of an individual person or organism
hero /ˈhɪəroʊ/ B2	noun - a person admired for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
rock /rɒk/ A2	noun - a naturally occurring solid mineral material verb - to move gently back and forth or to provide strong support
soundtrack /ˈsaʊndˌtræk/ C1	noun - the recorded music accompanying a film, TV program, or video game
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person attached to another by affection or personal regard
ghost /ɡoʊst/ B1	noun - the spirit or soul of a dead person, often thought to appear to the living
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
grow /ɡroʊ/ B1	verb - to increase in size, number, or importance
chance /tʃæns/ B2	noun - a possibility of something happening; an opportunity
line /laɪn/ B1	noun - a long, narrow mark or band verb - to throw or cast a rope or fishing line
slip /slɪp/ B1	verb - to slide unintentionally for a short distance noun - a small mistake or an accidental loss of something
throw /θroʊ/ B1	verb - to propel something through the air by a movement of the arm