2025 Competition Entry:
For Your Heroes by Charles Elstub
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Charles Elstub performed with a live Piano take.
Description
How I wrote this song: I was reading the autobiography of a former politician, and I formed the view (rightly or wrongly) that this person did try to do things to make people’s life better, and had suffered personally for that. This got me thinking about the fact that most of us, me included, don’t do much to help others, but some people do, such as emergency services, military, Medical people etc.
The song lyrics salute such people, and they challenge us to go “somewhere different” (ie leave our comfort zone).
I also got to think about our parents, grandparents, relatives who are deceased, (and others) and the lyrics say that “we are the heirs of all the people that we often leave behind”. I am making the point that our way forward in life gains clarity when we look at these people who came before us. So if, for example, they were prepared to die for freedom, (which they were in WW2) this tells us how much value they set on freedom.
The final verse urges the listener to “bring your destiny to life” – to become the person you really can become. It goes on to say that “we are going to make a hero out of you”. This is my way of saying that each us is a hero, but we have to step into that role, and find the courage to move forward in life and try to become the person we can be.
The video has been done by a guy called “Artisto Dan” who lives in India, and his wonderful images are hand drawn and reflect some of the themes in the song. I am so pleased with what he has done and wish to thank him.
The song lyrics salute such people, and they challenge us to go “somewhere different” (ie leave our comfort zone).
I also got to think about our parents, grandparents, relatives who are deceased, (and others) and the lyrics say that “we are the heirs of all the people that we often leave behind”. I am making the point that our way forward in life gains clarity when we look at these people who came before us. So if, for example, they were prepared to die for freedom, (which they were in WW2) this tells us how much value they set on freedom.
The final verse urges the listener to “bring your destiny to life” – to become the person you really can become. It goes on to say that “we are going to make a hero out of you”. This is my way of saying that each us is a hero, but we have to step into that role, and find the courage to move forward in life and try to become the person we can be.
The video has been done by a guy called “Artisto Dan” who lives in India, and his wonderful images are hand drawn and reflect some of the themes in the song. I am so pleased with what he has done and wish to thank him.
Bio
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Charles Elstub profile – is a singer songwriter performing original songs about navigating life and the human experience.
He received a very warm reception performing at “Playfest” at the Wimbledon International Music Festival Nov 2024.
His song “For Your Heroes” has been selected by Notre Dame School, Cobham, to be sung by their Chamber Choir in July 2025 at their Year 6 Ceremony of Achievement. It will also be performed by the students of Parkside School in Cobham. The head of music at Parkside has said that the lyrics of the song would work well “alongside a history topic”.
He performed live on Hailsham FM in August 2024 and received the following review:
“It was great to have Charles on the Saturday Acoustic Session on Hailsham FM.
Charles is a passionate Singer/ Songwriter who writes about subjects close to his heart and based very much on real life experiences. It was a pleasure to have him in the studio and look forward to meeting him again next year”. Des Parker Hailsham FM (Saturday Acoustic Session)”
He has YouTube channel (Life Affirming Songs) and the link is here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPSGZIyYz1ptylZM8ZPEkg
With Kind Regards Charles Elstub
Charles Elstub profile – is a singer songwriter performing original songs about navigating life and the human experience.
He received a very warm reception performing at “Playfest” at the Wimbledon International Music Festival Nov 2024.
His song “For Your Heroes” has been selected by Notre Dame School, Cobham, to be sung by their Chamber Choir in July 2025 at their Year 6 Ceremony of Achievement. It will also be performed by the students of Parkside School in Cobham. The head of music at Parkside has said that the lyrics of the song would work well “alongside a history topic”.
He performed live on Hailsham FM in August 2024 and received the following review:
“It was great to have Charles on the Saturday Acoustic Session on Hailsham FM.
Charles is a passionate Singer/ Songwriter who writes about subjects close to his heart and based very much on real life experiences. It was a pleasure to have him in the studio and look forward to meeting him again next year”. Des Parker Hailsham FM (Saturday Acoustic Session)”
He has YouTube channel (Life Affirming Songs) and the link is here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPSGZIyYz1ptylZM8ZPEkg
With Kind Regards Charles Elstub
Lyrics
Your’e made of light, I catch your eye
I see the twinkling of an idea that’s surely come of time
Your’e made to lead, set us free,
Your’e made to liberate the spirit inside of you and me
Hold on, don’t cry, we’re going somewhere different that’s alright
Are you scared?, me too, I’m going to make this journey with you
Though the mountains may crumble, the heavens won’t tumble on you
We’re not alone, running blind
We are the heirs of all the people that we often leave behind
There is a spark, there is a fire,
And it burns inside the heart of everyone that you admire
Go on, that’s right, you can bring your destiny to life
Stand tall, be true, we’re gonna make a hero out of you
Then one day you will find people come to rely on you
People will come, to rely on you
We’re not alone, running blind
We are the heirs of all the people,
we will never leave behind
I see the twinkling of an idea that’s surely come of time
Your’e made to lead, set us free,
Your’e made to liberate the spirit inside of you and me
Hold on, don’t cry, we’re going somewhere different that’s alright
Are you scared?, me too, I’m going to make this journey with you
Though the mountains may crumble, the heavens won’t tumble on you
We’re not alone, running blind
We are the heirs of all the people that we often leave behind
There is a spark, there is a fire,
And it burns inside the heart of everyone that you admire
Go on, that’s right, you can bring your destiny to life
Stand tall, be true, we’re gonna make a hero out of you
Then one day you will find people come to rely on you
People will come, to rely on you
We’re not alone, running blind
We are the heirs of all the people,
we will never leave behind
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