Hero Of The Day
Metallica · Load
A light that warms no matter where they go
They're off to find the hero of the day
But what if they should fall by someone's wicked way
Still the window burns
Time so slowly turns
And someone there is sighing
Keepers of the flames
Do you feel your name?
Did you hear your babies crying?
Mama they try and break me
Still they try and break me
Excuse me while I tell them how to feel
These things return to me that still seem real
Now deservingly this easy chair
But the rocking starts the wheels of despair
Don't want your hate
But the fist I make
For you still no fear
No not on me
So please excuse me while I tell them how I feel
But now the dreams end
And now the dreams end
They everlast the night
So build a wall
Behind it crawl
And hide until it's light
So can you hear your babies crying now?
Still the window burns
Time so slowly turns
And someone there is sighing
Keepers of the flames
Did you hear your name?
Did you hear your babies crying?
But now the dreams end
And now the dreams end
They everlast the night
So build a wall
Behind it crawl
And hide until it's light
So can't you hear your babies crying now?
Oh they try and break me
Oh they try and break me
Oh they try and break me
Oh they try
Oh they try
Oh they try and break me
Oh they try and break me
Oh they try and break me
Oh they try
Oh they try
Hero Of The Day
Hero Of The Day stands as a defining track from Metallica's 1996 album Load, marking a significant departure from the band's traditional heavy metal roots. Recorded during a period of intense experimentation, the song showcases the group's willingness to incorporate alternative rock textures and unconventional song structures into their sound. The track features a distinctive, driving rhythm and a melodic sensibility that contrasts with the darker, more aggressive tones of their earlier work. As part of the Load era, this recording reflects the band's evolution toward a more accessible style while maintaining their signature intensity. The song remains a notable example of Metallica's ability to reinvent their musical identity without losing their core power, securing its place within their extensive and influential discography.