Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Sometimes the river flows but nothing breathes.
A train arrives but never leaves.
It's a shame.
Oh life, like love that walks out of the door,
Of being rich or being poor.
Such a shame.
But it's then, then that faith arrives
To make you feel at least alive.
And that's why you should keep on aiming high,
Just seek yourself and you will shine.
You've go to search for the hero inside yourself,
Search for the secrets you hide.
Search for the hero inside yourself
Until you find the key to your life.
In this life, long and hard though it may seem,
Live it as you'd live a dream.
Aim so high.
Just keep the flame of truth burning bright.
The missing treasure you must find
Because you and only you alone
Can build a bridge across the stream.
Weave your spell in life's rich tapestry -
Your passport to feel supreme.
You've go to search for the hero inside yourself,
Search for the secrets you hide.
Search for the hero inside yourself
Until you find the key to your life.
Search inside yourself. (you've got to search)
Search inside yourself. (you've got to search)
You've go to search for the hero inside yourself,
Search for the secrets you hide.
Search for the hero inside yourself
Until you find the key to your life.
You've got to.(search inside yourself)
You've got to.(search inside yourself)
You've got to.(search inside yourself)
Search.
A train arrives but never leaves.
It's a shame.
Oh life, like love that walks out of the door,
Of being rich or being poor.
Such a shame.
But it's then, then that faith arrives
To make you feel at least alive.
And that's why you should keep on aiming high,
Just seek yourself and you will shine.
You've go to search for the hero inside yourself,
Search for the secrets you hide.
Search for the hero inside yourself
Until you find the key to your life.
In this life, long and hard though it may seem,
Live it as you'd live a dream.
Aim so high.
Just keep the flame of truth burning bright.
The missing treasure you must find
Because you and only you alone
Can build a bridge across the stream.
Weave your spell in life's rich tapestry -
Your passport to feel supreme.
You've go to search for the hero inside yourself,
Search for the secrets you hide.
Search for the hero inside yourself
Until you find the key to your life.
Search inside yourself. (you've got to search)
Search inside yourself. (you've got to search)
You've go to search for the hero inside yourself,
Search for the secrets you hide.
Search for the hero inside yourself
Until you find the key to your life.
You've got to.(search inside yourself)
You've got to.(search inside yourself)
You've got to.(search inside yourself)
Search.
Lyrics submitted by circusjuggler
Search for the Hero Lyrics as written by Mike Pickering Michael Paul Heard
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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"Sometimes the river flows but nothing breathes A train arrives but never leaves, it's a shame Oh, life like love that's walked out of the door Of being rich or being poor, such a shame"
Doesn't matter who you are - you're stuck. That's a shame.
"But it's then, then that faith arrives To make your feelings alive And that's why, you should keep on aiming high Just seek yourself and you will shine"
When you start to believe in yourself, and have that faith to keep going, you begin the journey of understanding yourself, and when you figure something it, then you will shine brighter as you have less burdon.
"You've got to search for the hero inside yourself Search for the secrets you hide Search for the hero inside yourself Until you find the key to your life"
You're the hero who can work your stuff out. Keep going!
"In this life, long and hard though it may seem Live it as you'd live a dream, aim so high Just keep the flame of truth burning bright The missing treasure you must find Mmm-mmm-mmm"
Follow your dreams, but remember that life isn't easy, so make it work by aiming high to better yourself over time. Keep being true to yourself... that's the treasure you must find.
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