Mariah carey song intitled "Hero"

Name Professor Course Date "Hero" by Mariah Carey Who is a hero? What makes someone a hero? Many people believe that a hero is a person who can step in and help you in your time of need. So much has been written on this concern. In many situations, the meaning of a hero has been brought out as a subjective definition. The song Hero by Mariah Carey is not about finding someone else as your hero. It is about discovering the hero in oneself. The song`s lyrics try to describe the power that lies inside every individual. Every person is gifted and talented in a unique way and is given the capacity by the Lord to face the world in his or her own. However, to discover personal strength and realize the great potential and heroism that lies in oneself, there is need for self-discovery. One has to discover and realize the potential in oneself and the ability to one`s own hero. The song inspires one to be a hero. Just like a hero has power to inspire and motivate those around them, a person has power and the force needed to change the world. It is all about looking keenly into oneself and realizing the inner courage, being strong and believing in ones` strength during times of difficulties and adversity. In the Hero, Mariah Carey expresses hopeful thoughts through metaphors: a long road, a hero found in oneself, and realization that life will still go on even in times of trouble. Mariah explains that life is a "long road when you face...