Hero
Charlotte Perrelli
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Everything has a beginning Everything comes to an end Take it or leave it, you better believe it Be my lover, be my friend Try to deny what you're feeling And you know that you're heart will say no Love will last longer, growing stronger and stronger If you stay and don't let go Oh, out of the light, like a star, like a hero Love will survive Oh, taking a fight is a life of a hero Staying alive This is a story of love and compassion Only heroes can tell Oh, out of the light, like a star, like a hero Love will survive Heaven and earth keep colliding But we love on a world of its own Oh, there you can fake it, just make it or break it Only you can find the one Oh, out of the light, like a star, like a hero Love will survive Oh, taking a fight is a life of a hero Staying alive This is a story of love and compassion Only heroes can tell Oh, out of the light, like a star, like a hero Love will survive Oh, survive Heroes can live on their own But heroes never die alone Oh, out of the light, like a star, like a hero Love will survive Oh, taking a fight is a life of a hero Staying alive This is a story of love and compassion Only heroes can tell Oh, out of the light, like a star, like a hero Love will survive
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Written by: Bobby Ljunggren, Fredrik Kempe
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
ArtistCharlotte Perrelli is a Swedish singer, television host, and occasional actress. She first gained international recognition through the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Song Release"Hero" was released on March 26, 2008, through Universal, as the first and lead single off of Charlotte Perrelli's fifth studio album, "Hero."
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Eurovision"Hero" was Sweden's entry to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2008. Unfortunately, it did not win and placed 18th in the contest.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not winning Eurovision, it had great success on music charts. It peaked at number 11 on the Swedish Singles Chart and also made it to the top 100 in several European countries.
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Song Composition"Hero" was written by Fredrik Kempe and Bobby Ljunggren, two known Swedish composers. It was produced by Perrelli herself and remained a popular dance-pop track.
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Kisses of FireThe next year after "Hero", Charlotte Perrelli released a follow-up album "Rimfrostjul," which also included a Christmas version of "Hero."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hero" was directed by Mikeadelica and was filmed in Sweden. It features Perrelli in various glamorous outfits and settings, reflecting the song's high-energy vibe and the singer's bold persona.
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Critical Response"Hero" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Some praised its catchy melody, while others thought it didn't stand up to her previous Eurovision winning song, "Take Me To Your Heaven."
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Discography"Hero" is included in the fifth studio album of Charlotte Perrelli which also entitled "Hero." The album consists of 10 tracks in total.
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Lyrics ThemeJust like most Eurovision songs, Hero also carries an uplifting message. The lyrics of the song revolve around the theme of courage and determination. This is evident in lines such as "I am the power, I am the courage within I am the hero that is me."
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Musical StyleHero represents a signature Eurovision power pop style, with its up-tempo beats, catchy chorus, and the dramatic key change towards the end. Perrelli's strong and clear vocals perfectly compliment the song's energetic vibe.
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