Hero [Chad Kroeger feat. Josey Scott]
Spider-Man: Music from and Inspired By Soundtrack · Spider-Man: Music from and Inspired By [OST] [2002]
I am so high, I can hear heaven
Oh, but heaven, no heaven, don't hear me
And they say that a hero can save us
I'm not gonna stand here and wait
I hold onto the wings of the eagles
Watch as we all fly away
Someone told me, love will not save us
But how can that be?
Look what love gave us
A world full of killing
And blood spilling
That world never came
And they say that a hero can save us
I'm not gonna stand here and wait
I hold onto the wings of the eagles
Watch as we all fly away
Now that the world isn't ending
It's love that I'm sending to you
It isn't the love of a hero
And that's why I fear it won't do
And they say that a hero can save us
I'm not gonna stand here and wait
I hold onto the wings of the eagles
Watch as we all fly away
And they're watching us
They're watching us
As we all fly away
And they're watching us
They're watching us
As we all fly away
They're watching us
They're watching us
As we all fly away
Hero [Chad Kroeger feat. Josey Scott]
This track serves as the thematic centerpiece of the 2002 Spider-Man soundtrack, blending alternative rock with pop sensibilities to capture the film's youthful energy. Performed by Chad Kroeger of The Shins alongside Josey Scott, the recording features a driving rhythm section and melodic hooks that define the era's indie-pop aesthetic. The song was specifically crafted to complement the visual narrative of the animated feature, offering an anthem of resilience and hope that resonated with audiences at the time. Its inclusion on the official soundtrack album solidified its place in the cultural memory of early 2000s animation music, influencing subsequent soundtracks that sought to merge mainstream appeal with independent rock credibility.