Hero
Reddy Redd Lyrics
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I can′t be no hero, baby,
And you know that I can't be no superman (no superman)
I can′t be no hero,
Baby but I'll try if you just come and take my hand
Won't you come and take my hand?
Picture you and I
I am cruising on fuckin′ highway 95Picture me, I vibe
Eyes are open wide (wide)
The wise and lonely guy
Deprived, mind is helli-fried
But the murder′s in disguise
Why you wanna lie?
You- you cannot deny with this music it be righteous
And I'll just livе my life
You can take my hand
From your love I′m bannеd
I'm a mess, but I′ll stand, I can't be no superman
I can′t be no hero, but I'm not afraid
Listenin' to the music
Every time it plays
Now I′m ′bout to roll up another fuckin' j
Of some sticky Mary Jane
′Cause she take away my pain
I can't be no hero,
Baby and you know I can′t be no superman (no superman)
I can't be no hero, baby but I′ll try if you just come take my hand
Won't you come and take my hand?
I can't be no hero, but I′m not afraid
Listenin′ to the music
Every time it plays
Now I'm ′bout to roll up another fuckin' j
Of some sticky Mary Jane
′Cause she take away my pain
Picture me and you
Now I'm ′bout to tell you
'Bout the pain that I go through
Every day when I'm without you
Sick, like I got the flu
I just need a phone call
Baby, dog is all gone
I just wanna come home
I can′t be no hero
But I won′t be no zero
I'm gon′ be right here though
Praying like a weirdo
Killing with my weird flow
Ready? You a weirdo
Here it go
Oh no
But I'm not afraid
I can′t be no hero,
Baby and you know that I can't be no superman (no superman)
I can′t be no hero,
Baby but I'll try if you just come and take my hand
Won't you come and take my hand?
I can′t be no hero, but I′m not afraid
Listening to the music
Every time it plays
Now I'm ′bout to roll up another fuckin' j
Of some sticky Mary Jane
′Cause she take away my pain (pain, pain)
I can't be no superman
And I can′t be no hero (hero)
And I can't be no hero
I can't be no hero baby
Woah-oh-oh but I′m not afraid
I can′t be no hero,
Baby and you know that I can't be no superman (superman)
I can′t be no hero,
Baby but I'll try if you just come and take my hand
Every time it plays.
Overall Meaning
The song "Hero" by Reddy Redd explores the concept of not being able to be a hero or a superman in a world where those concepts are idolized. The singer is honest and vulnerable, acknowledging his limitations but still expressing his desire to try for his love interest if they come and take his hand. The song is driven by its beat, and the lyrics are delivered in a laid-back way, almost as if the singer is conversing with the listener rather than singing to them. The use of marijuana is also referenced in the song as a means of coping with the pain of not being able to be a hero.
The opening line "Listen to the music, every time it plays" sets the tone for the song, with music being a constant in the singer's life. The line "Picture me, I vibe, eyes are open wide" represents the singer's awareness of his surroundings and his desire to live in the moment. The line "Why you wanna lie? You cannot deny with this music it be righteous" shows the singer's belief in the connection and power of music. The chorus repeats the idea that he cannot be a hero or a superman but that he is not afraid and will try for his love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to the music, every time it plays (every time it plays)
The singer finds solace in music and asks the listener to do the same.
I can′t be no hero, baby,
The singer admits their limitations and inability to be a hero.
And you know that I can't be no superman (no superman)
The singer clarifies that they cannot be exceptional and superhuman like a superhero.
Baby but I'll try if you just come and take my hand
The artist is willing to try being a hero if the listener provides support and encouragement.
Won't you come and take my hand?
The artist asks for the listener's emotional and physical support.
Picture you and I
The singer imagines a scenario with the listener.
I am cruising on fuckin′ highway 95
The singer describes their physical location and state of mind.
Picture me, I vibe
The artist paints a picture of themselves enjoying the moment.
Eyes are open wide (wide)
The artist is fully aware of their surroundings and emotions.
The wise and lonely guy
The artist describes themselves as someone who is wise and alone.
Deprived, mind is helli-fried
The singer admits to feeling deprived and overwhelmed by negative thoughts.
But the murder′s in disguise
The artist suggests that they are hiding their true selves behind a facade.
Why you wanna lie?
The singer questions the motive behind pretending to be someone they are not.
You- you cannot deny with this music it be righteous
The singer claims that the music they are listening to is empowering and truthful.
And I'll just live my life
The singer plans to enjoy life to the fullest despite their struggles.
From your love I'm banned
The artist admits to being barred from the listener's love.
I'm a mess, but I′ll stand, I can't be no superman
The artist acknowledges their flaws and limitations but promises to persevere.
Listenin' to the music
The singer reiterates their love for music and its role in their life.
Now I′m ′bout to roll up another fuckin' j
The singer plans to smoke marijuana to cope with pain and stress.
Of some sticky Mary Jane
The artist specifies the type of marijuana they plan to smoke.
′Cause she take away my pain
The artist believes that smoking marijuana can relieve their pain.
Now I'm ′bout to tell you
The artist shifts to addressing the listener directly.
'Bout the pain that I go through
The singer opens up about their personal struggles and hardships.
Every day when I'm without you
The artist implies that the listener's absence contributes to their pain.
Sick, like I got the flu
The singer uses a metaphor to describe the severity of their pain.
I just need a phone call
The singer craves communication with the listener.
Baby, dog is all gone
The singer hints at loneliness and a lack of emotional support.
I just wanna come home
The artist longs to return to a place of comfort and safety.
But I won't be no zero
The artist vows to not be worthless or insignificant.
I'm gon′ be right here though
The singer promises to stay committed and present.
Praying like a weirdo
The singer suggests that they engage in unconventional or unusual behavior when seeking guidance or support.
Killing with my weird flow
The artist believes that their artistic expression sets them apart from others.
Ready? You a weirdo
The artist acknowledges the listener's individuality and quirks as something to be celebrated.
Here it go
The artist signals a change or progression in the song's narrative.
Oh no
The singer expresses concern or surprise.
And I can't be no hero baby
The artist reiterates their limitations and inability to be a hero.
Woah-oh-oh but I′m not afraid
The singer declares their fearlessness despite their shortcomings.
Baby and you know that I can't be no superman (superman)
The singer restates that they cannot be extraordinary or superhuman like a superhero.
Baby but I'll try if you just come and take my hand
The singer reiterates that they are willing to try being a hero with the listener's support.
Every time it plays.
The artist repeats the music's importance in their life.
Writer(s): John Andrew, Matthew Pfahl
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