Mariah Carey – Hero

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There's a hero
If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid
Of what you are
There's an answer
If you reach into your soul
And the sorrow that you know
Will melt away

[Chorus]
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you

It's a long, road
When you face the world alone
No one reaches out a hand
For you to hold
You can find love
If you search within yourself
And the emptiness you felt
Will disappear

[Chorus]

Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone
Tear them away
Hold on
There will be tomorrow
In time you'll find the way

And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
That a hero lies in you
That a hero lies in you

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Lyrics submitted by Ice

Track duration: 04:18

"Hero" as written by Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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  • -1
    General Comment:This song is about masturbation. Don't read into it too much.
    Flagged sssssashaon December 11, 2012   Link
  • +1
    Song Meaning:I Love This Song So Much...

    The HERO IS OURSELF....MYSELF...
    Flag EdwardCoolon June 15, 2011   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:the most important song to me~
    love it!
    Flag itislikethaton May 26, 2010   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:One of the most beautiful things I have ever had the good fortune to hear
    Was Mariah's duet with Luciano Pavarotti, where she sang Hero
    And he sand either an italian version of Hero or an opera song (not sure, anybody know?)
    It was magic.
    Flag TheThornBirdson February 13, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:well said leahdelonge, well said.
    Flag Marmalade16on December 24, 2007   Link
  • +3
    General Comment:there are two Mariah Carey's. one that made great songs like this and one that makes the stuff that sells today. both are creditable, but this stuff cannot be touched. simple, true, inspirational and just great.
    Flag leahdelongeon August 24, 2007   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:I think this song isn't about yourself being a hero, I think it is about god being inside of you, and helping you when times are tough. He gives you strength and he is the hero saving you.
    Flag i_wanta_b_barbieon December 30, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Ha, there was an event at my college; a girl sang this song amazingly well, and I actually loved it... was annoyed to find out it was originally a Mariah Carey song... oh well, I still like it :]
    Flag niennaon December 20, 2006   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:i cant stand mariah carey, but i absolutley love this song!
    Flag AceSon October 29, 2006   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:it's great. it talkz about people who don't trust themselves, have no faith and self-confidence, they can search themselves and find that there's a hero inside,a hidden talent, everything...
    Flagged 4everinloveon July 12, 2006   Link

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