Hiro's Song
Ben Folds · The Best Imitation Of Myself - A Retrospective [2011]
I am 51
Since 1980
life has been no fun
And I
Don't wanna die!
I left my family for the secretary
Uh uh, uh uh, uh uh, uh uh
Her name is Yuko
She is 22
She and my daughter
Were best friends in high school
They say I'm crazy
And it's temporary
But I refuse to rot like my contemporaries
I, I wanna explode
In a karaoke super nova
I don't wanna grow old
Won't you let me
Won't you let me explode
I don't wanna grow old
Won't you let me
Won't you let me explode
In a karaoke super nova, yeah
Uh uh, uh uh, uh uh, uh uh
Last night she dressed me up in hip-hop pants
The flashy style that rides below your ass
She wants to show me to her mom and dad
I told her I would not be down with that
Coz lately I can feel the years between us
And hope to God that friends at work don't see us
Tonight she asked me if I'd ever seen Jesus
Coz she had back stage passes for the three of us
I don't wanna grow old
Won't you let me
Won't you let me explode
I don't wanna grow old
Won't you let me
Won't you let me explode, uh oh
In a karaoke super nova, yeah
So now she's gone and broke my heart, god damn her
Turns out she's been f***ing this drum programmer
She likes his style, she likes his rock-star glamour
Well shes an infant, he can damn well have her
I don't wanna grow old
Won't you let me
Won't you let me explode
I don't wanna grow old
Won't you let me
Won't you let me explode
I don't wanna grow old (Don't wanna grow old)
Won't you let me
Won't you let me explode
I don't wanna grow old (Don't wanna grow old)
Won't you let me
Won't you let me explode, uh oh
In a karaoke super nova
Alright
Alright bring the saxes in
that's good, keep it up
okay some more overtones, bring in the tamborines
yeah, shit yeah
more shit, come on bring in some more shit
baby, come on
alright
it's all, it's all me baby, come on!
yeah!
Hiro's Song
Hiro's Song stands as a poignant song in Ben Folds' expansive discography, appearing on the 2011 retrospective compilation The Best Imitation Of Myself. Known for his distinctive piano-driven rock style and witty lyrical narratives, Folds often explores personal connections and intimate storytelling within his work. This track reflects the artist's ability to craft emotionally resonant compositions that balance melancholy with his signature melodic warmth. As part of a collection reviewing his career, the song highlights Folds' consistent evolution as a songwriter who bridges the gap between alternative rock and classical influences. The recording captures the essence of his live performance energy while maintaining the polished production quality expected from his studio albums. It remains a testament to his enduring appeal and his capacity to create memorable music that resonates with listeners across different eras of his career.