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Hero Lyrics by Mariah Carey
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Hero quick summary
- Recording: “Hero” is credited to Mariah Carey.
- Length: The recording runs 4:18.
- Genre: Filed under R&B.
- Lyrics: This page has 50 lyric lines and 51 timed cues.
- Chart: No dated chart rank is attached yet.
- Karaoke: Timed playback is ready on this page.
- Written by: Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey.
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Who performs “Hero”?
The recording on this page is credited to Mariah Carey.
Can I follow the lyrics in time with the song?
Yes. This page has 51 timed cues connected to its selected video, so the active lyric line can follow playback.
Which recording version does this page describe?
The stored release association is “Music Box”, with a duration of 4:18.
Hero lyrics by Mariah Carey
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0:15There's a hero
0:20If you look inside your heart
0:23You don't have to be afraid
0:27Of what you are
0:31There's an answer
0:36If you reach into your soul
0:40And the sorrow that you know
0:43Will melt away
0:49And then a hero comes along
0:53With the strength to carry on
0:58And you cast your fears aside
1:02And you know you can survive
1:05So when you feel like hope is gone
1:09Look inside you and be strong
1:14And you'll finally see the truth
1:18That a hero lies in you
1:27It's a long road
1:32When you face the world alone
1:36No one reaches out a hand
1:38For you to hold
1:44You can find love
1:47If you search within yourself
1:52And the emptiness you felt
1:55Will disappear
2:01And then a hero comes along
2:05With the strength to carry on
2:09And you cast your fears aside
2:13And you know you can survive
2:18So when you feel like hope is gone
2:21Look inside you and be strong
2:25And you'll finally see the truth
2:30That a hero lies in you
2:34Lord knows
2:41Dreams are hard to follow
2:45But don't let anyone
2:49Tear them away
2:52Hold on
2:57There will be tomorrow
3:01In time
3:03You'll find the way
3:09And then a hero comes along
3:13With the strength to carry on
3:18And you cast your fears aside
3:22And you know you can survive
3:26So when you feel like hope is gone
3:30Look inside you and be strong
3:34And you'll finally see the truth
3:38That a hero lies in you
3:46That a hero lies in you
4:01That a hero lies in you
4:18♪
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Hero song profile
For “Hero,” the words performed by Mariah Carey are paired with the recording details used to distinguish this version. Continue with more Mariah Carey lyrics and songs, or compare this recording with other R&B song lyrics.
- 4:18Length
- 50Lyric lines
- 51Timed cues
- 244sTimed span
- Lyric record matched as “Hero” by Mariah Carey
- 51 ordered lyric timestamps verified
- Karaoke follow-along playback enabled
- Recording identified by ISRC USSM12305940
Full recording & lyric breakdown
Release record
The release record places this version on “Music Box.” The duration attached to the recording is 4:18. Stored songwriter information names Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey. This version is filed under ISRC USSM12305940.
Lyric structure
AskLyrics counted 50 lyric lines in 7 visible text sections. Its 51 lyric timestamps cover roughly 244 seconds of the matched recording. The text repeats 8 line patterns; those returns are tracked as structure, not padded with an invented interpretation. The player compares the current video time with each cue and applies the reviewed synchronization offset.
Source and version check
The matched lyric entry names “Hero” and credits Mariah Carey. The synchronization check found 51 ordered lyric timestamps. The follow-along player requires this reviewed video-and-timestamp pairing.
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- Album / release
- Music Box
- Length
- 4:18
- Written by
- Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey
- ISRC
- USSM12305940
- Recording source
- MusicBrainz record ↗
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