Chin Music for the Unsuspecting Hero

I salute Foster The People, for writing songs that actually have a point to them. Love this song! Really catchy, and if what I think it means is correct, then relatable. I think it's basically about someone going through a pretty tough time, and everything's not going their way. They're makin' mistakes, feelin' pretty down... But they're trying to get through it. They're not giving up. Though, I also think that it's trying to say that just one guy going through all this alone makes him a hero. The part where he says "Where are my friends now? They're not here when I need them" shows that he's not getting much support, or basically when things get tough, his friends leave. And he may feel like he's not doing so great, but he doesn't realize that he's a hero ("Unsuspecting Hero") for trying to make it through and get past it.

Pretty incredible, if ya ask me. If you didn't ask me, then it's still incredible. Anyone who faces difficult situations with a good head on their shoulders and a positive outlook is, in my opinion, a "hero". Especially if all their friends run and hide because something got tricky or tough. This song is relatable and motivating :)

Great song!!! Not all that sure what the song is about but i think this song sounds like its about a man who is having a shitty day and not being able to do anything about it but hes keeping his head up through it all.

Today I walked through the door and fell down on my floor Got all of my papers out and read them Seems that I've been wanderin' for a little too long Yeah, the desert can be hot if you waste it Took a stab in the dark and missed again I believe The hardest part is not seein' what I used to see My fifth route to endeavor where it does all it can To whisper in both my ears make-believe stories

Where are my friends now? They're not around when I need them I cannot pretend Yeah I find myself against all the odds again

I like to think I'm strong and then I'm proven wrong Grab the keys to my car and go to work again Yeah showed up late Got screamed in my face Turn around, I'm punched drunk But I'm laughin' Got some thoughts in my chest, they're playin' games with my head Ten hours of sleep, I'm in my bed again Scream up to my God, say "I do what I can" How am I gonna move out from this circus dance?

Where are all of my friends now? They're not around when I need them I cannot pretend Yeah I find myself against all the odds again

Yeah, yeah I'm against all the odds again [x4]

Three words: Recession Theme Song

I'm not even on my own yet and I can still feel this song. Mark Foster is brilliant lyricist as well as songwriter and musician. His words make such connections with me and I'm sure many other people.

The piano part is very similar to Ruby.

Real lyrics here:

Today I walked through the door and fell down on my floor Got all of my papers out and read them Seems that I've been wanderin' for a little too long Yeah, the desert can be hot if you're wasted Took a stab in the dark and missed again I believe The hardest part is not seein' what I used to see My faith grew to a top but worry does all it can To whisper in both my ears make-believe stories

Where are my friends now? They're not around when I need them I cannot pretend I find myself against all the odds again

Well I like to think I'm strong and then I'm proven wrong Grab the keys to my car and go to work again Yeah showed up late, got screamed in my face Turn around, I'm punch drunk, but I'm laughin' Got some thoughts in my chest, they're playin' games with my head Ten hours of sleep, I'm in my bed again Scream up to my God, say, "I do what I can" How am I gonna move on from this circumstance?

Where are my friends now? They're not around when I need them I cannot pretend I find myself against all the odds again

Yeah, yeah I'm against all the odds again [x4]