Owl City - Not All Heroes Wear Capes Lyrics






He doesn't fight crime or wear a cape
He doesn't read minds or levitate
But every time my world needs saving, he's my superman
Some folks don't believe in heroes 'cause they haven't met my dad

He loves his workshop and rock and roll
He's got a hot rod and a heart of gold
And you could say he's a man of few words, but he talks a lot within
And even though I'm a little taller, I still look up to him

He built me a house in the arms of a tree
He taught me to drive, and to fight, and to dream
When he looks in my eyes I hope he can see
That my dad's a hero to me

Rust-ridden fenders, and doors full of dings
Somehow he can fix about anything
I didn't think he knew how to cry till our dog died that year
He doesn't always say I love you, but I can hear him loud and clear

He built me a house in the arms of a tree
He taught me to drive, and to fight, and to dream
When he looks in my eyes I hope he can see
That my dad's a hero to me

He built me a house in the arms of a tree
He taught me to drive, and to fight, and to dream
When he looks in my eyes I hope he can see
That my dad's a hero to me

My dad's a hero to me
My dad's a hero to me





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  1. P.... D....

    2020 anyone? Still a fan here.

  2. A.... B....

    Hey Ben when was the last time you've seen Sarah

  3. S.... C....

    Someone save me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
    I am eating lots of chocolates..... remembering my father(big brother)

  4. R.... ....

    Be positive and caring

  5. R.... K....

    Love u owl city love your voice it kinda makes me cry anyone 2020

  6. J.... P....

    But I don't have dad...

  7. J.... J....

    Is this acoustic Version on Spotify !

  8. C.... M....

    He doesn't always say I love you, But I can hear him loud and clear

  9. K.... Y....

    I don't know why but this song.. it makes me cry. It bought back all those years my dad took care of us. Truly, it touched my heart. Honestly my dad is a superhero. The lyrics seem to resonate within me. I love it. Thank, you.

  10. o.... b....

    *2020 😍😍😍* *owl city the best*

  11. C.... J....

    my Dad is in his 60s and I'm so happy that he has made it so far...i pray that God gives him many more years to live because my Dad is truly a hero to me.i want to celebrate most of my success together with my Dad.

  12. M.... E....

    Really wish that I could think this way about him but I cant. He had his chance, now its to late. One more thing I wish is two parents, like I have my dad but I dont like him tbh.

    M.... E....

    Oh there is one here

  13. J.... M....

    Dear stranger, whoever reads this: may your parents live over 100 years. THEY'RE the real HEROES 🥰

  14. S.... T....

    I hope this is the song my kids would've been singing about 10 yrs from now.







    Don't think much I'm still 16

  15. A.... M....

    guys let's get owl city back up to the podium.

  16. L.... O....

    2020. Soooo emotional 😔😭

  17. A.... D....

    Another masterpiece from Own City

    A.... D....

    Absolutely
    But we can't hear it on TV

  18. A.... c....

    It's really hard to relate when you have a Dad who could hurt you with a few words only to encourage you later on, seems like a manipulation tactic, does it not

  19. G.... P....

    Looks like he upgraded from the basement to the garage. lol

  20. C.... M....

    I'm a rebel son and this touched me

  21. d.... l....

    owl city music
    love, nature , universe, family,etc
    ;-)

  22. J.... L....

    its so damn good in ears <3

  23. A.... A....

    Its 2020 still listening 😎

  24. W.... F....

    Dude these songs are so moving man you have a gift! Keep up the great work bro!

  25. E.... R....

    tnx for creating this wonderful song. <3

  26. S.... T....

    January 01 2020?

  27. j.... e....

    its 2020 still best song

  28. K.... T....

    Thanks, YouTube for recommending it at 2019. 😂🤭🤗

  29. j.... ....

    still best music

  30. S.... 7....

    gonna play this at my dad's funeral with tears in my eyes.

  31. S.... V....

    i cried..

  32. N.... b....

    I love you Apa😍😍

  33. J.... S....

    I like owl city 💕 cool music

  34. S.... A....

    Love from India!!!! U expressed my feelings about my father in such a beautiful way....Its an enchanting song

  35. C.... w....

    Adam u are really awesome dude cos ur wrote a song with ur heart n u always make me proud to get a chances to lesting ur song... May God bless you bro...

  36. S.... L....

    Anyone in December 2019🙌

  37. M.... S....

    Just pure music

  38. F.... ....

    Not all heroes wear capes





    Stratogale April 1957 sucked by a turbine



    *No Capes!*

  39. m.... a....

    Excellent song. Thanks OWL.

  40. T.... T....

    This made me cry.

  41. R.... B....

    12000 people think their father does nothing for them and are way selfish

  42. R.... M....

    Awesome

  43. M.... S....

    I love you dad♥

  44. u.... s....

    every time I hear this a tear rolls down
    Dammmn good

  45. M.... B....

    Cooooooooooooooooool

  46. N.... L....

    I might have the best father but i will for my son. Even if i'm a single dad.

  47. A.... t....

    owl city is great

  48. J.... ....

    Owl City & Ed Sheeran colab would be so sick.

  49. S.... S....

    Such a feel-good and pure song.

  50. M.... S....

    My dad and Adam's dad's names are both Randy.. 😍

  51. �.... ....

    *ft. My Dad*

  52. o.... s....

    I don't believe it. I guess your dad was an asshole, and you are not, and trying to be nice.... Anyway been ther.....

  53. C.... M....

    If this is about dads then I don't have a hero

    C.... M....

    So sorry(

  54. d.... b....

    i heared this i feel miss my dad...so sad

  55. P.... W....

    I love this........Dad is my hero too

  56. h.... s....

    I just lost my dad a couple of months ago due to cancer so listening to this song makes me miss him so much it brings me to tears but well, he's in a better place now thaanks owl city I needed this ⚘

  57. J.... C....

    I suddenly miss my mom and dad😌

  58. L.... F....

    Love your voice, Adam you is so beautiful!❤😍

  59. J.... C....

    Will always be one of my most fav. song♥️

  60. S.... D....

    Good job youtube recomendation

  61. y.... c....

    IDC if anyones reading it,OWL CITY'S a hero to me.

  62. S.... D....

    2:56 just appreciate this tune

  63. K.... L....

    I really aprriciate you old city

  64. S.... ....

    Yo this is how you write songs❤️

  65. W.... V....

    I really hated my dad when at a very young age, he was so violent, and alcoholic as well, but time passed, and I can see him changing and making up to me what he was lacking makes me feel like crying whenever I hear this song, kudos.

  66. B.... P....

    Who is chopping up all these freaking onions?

  67. R.... K....

    Most beautiful and meaningful song😊😊I've heard

  68. p.... s....

    all of owl city songs are so good! all good lyrics

  69. S.... T....

    #Yolo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2raanVWU6c&t=212s

  70. A.... M....

    Lost my dad couple weeks ago! He was super supportive of me and my music and loved me so much! He indeed was a hero to me!

  71. J.... C....

    June 2020 who’s listening

  72. S.... Y....

    2k19 Nov 23

  73. A.... A....

    Sent this to my Dad, yeh he cried XD

  74. S.... P....

    Love u bro ..

  75. S.... P....

    I showed this song to my dad, and there were tears in his eyes.

    To all dads, you're awesome!!!

    S.... P....

    Sabrina Pederson i showed this to my dad, and nothing happened. My dad dont understand english :(

  76. J.... P....

    i wish my father is like him 😞,

  77. T.... S....

    I want to be a song writer like owl city

  78. Y.... B....

    We never leave you adam keep it up you genius

  79. M.... V....

    I can't understand those 1.2K dislikes

  80. N.... M....

    I cried when the first time heard this song,

  81. A.... K....

    Owl city is awsm

  82. S.... ....

    There goes the river of my eyes, I ain't even his dad but I am crying

  83. H.... ....

    Im waiting for owl city to stat agien and some new song

    H.... ....

    I think this channel is done at least its not dealeted

  84. A.... P....

    Thank you Owl City for this sweet song.. I lost my dad on 11/2/19 and although it doesn’t fully describe my dad , the song is helping.

  85. A.... S....

    ❤❤❤❤

  86. B.... S....

    You are Amazing Sir👍 😍😍😍😍My Dad is Hero to me😘

  87. c.... c....

    This is so my dad

  88. k.... m....

    I love this song ever when i repeat hear this song because i've recognize my dad and left me behind all this year

  89. T.... T....

    Iloveyou papa I sincerely do. 😭

  90. D.... H....

    Love DAD and love the song

  91. x.... ....

    my dad's not a hero to me, if he was then he'd still be in my life

  92. F.... I....

    When the lyrics 'He built me a house in the arms of a tree' , I cried...because it was really a nice flashback. I have very bad aittitude to my dad, I'm a f*cker, sometimes I feel like I'm don't deserves to be his son, hope someday I can show my love to him too.

    F.... I....

    If your dad is as great as you make him seem, he likely loves you even if you don’t treat him right. You can’t do anything to make him not love you anymore, but I urge you to make things right with him as soon as possible. He deserves it, and it will help you out so much.

  93. J.... D....

    I miss my dad in heaven sooooooo much :( this song is really for him, hope he can hear this.

  94. f.... ....

    This is just a good song. No other way to describe it. This song and artist have only good in them.

  95. S.... R....

    Grammy don't deserve you,youre beyond this

  96. T.... A....

    How can a song give you goosebumps everytime you listen it !!! 🥺

  97. O.... J....

    My idol ☺️☺️🎧

  98. J.... S....

    This should definitely be on Spotify.. I mean this version, Acoustic... I really love both versions.. But honestly this is nicer :)