Sam Tompkins - Hero (Live from Hammersmith Apollo)

on the 13th november, my lovely dad took his own life. it’s been so hard to really put into words how devastating that truly is. i had this show coming up. my biggest show ever. 5,000 people all for me, but it felt so horrible knowing he wasn’t gonna see it. I felt this song would be the perfect tribute. There is a lot of emotion, so it’s not a perfect vocal, but i wouldn’t change it for the world. Be safe and talk to each other about you feel. It really goes a long way. Sending love and thank you for all the support in this difficult time.

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lyrics:

too tired to think
about me or anybody else
breathe out and blink
this earth could swallow me and i couldn't care less
am i okay?
i'm not really sure, yeah
then i heard somebody say
don't lose hope
you've got this in the bag
you know you're getting older
but live long while you can
some turn invisible
but that's not original
might not be invincible
but you're still a hero
wake up and sleep
a constant cycle that i can't seem to break
see 'em and weep
my days are lonely and no one understands
am i doing okay?
i'm on my feet and hands, yeah
then i heard somebody say
don't lose hope
you've got this in the bag
you know you're getting older
but live long while you can
some turn invisible
but that's not original
might not be invincible
but you're still my hero
don't leave us just yet
your time ain't done
don't take your last breath
you are so loved
don't lose hope
you've got this in the bag
you know you're getting older
but live long while you can
oh no
don't lose hope
you've got this in the bag
you know you're getting older
but live long while you can, yeah
some turn invisible
but that's not original
might not be invincible
but you're still my hero, dad

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