"Hard Times for Heroes" is a song that was cut from the 2022Disney+ film Disenchanted. The demo version of the song with actors' vocals and a synthesized orchestra is included on the soundtrack of the film.
Despite the song not being in the film, it is used in the score of the film as a theme for the Monrolasia version of Robert.
Lyrics[]
Sign Painter: Once I had a quest to save a sleeping beauty,
Couldn't wait to carry out my princely duty.
Bramble, I'd cut through it.
Dragon? Yeah, I slew it!
So inspired, giving the required kiss!
What bliss!
But now it's hard times for heroes.
Got no lass to save now.
Lasses are so brave now,
They're the ones who earn the praise.
And it's hard times for heroes,
She'll ride to the rescue.
Meanwhile, at your desk you sigh and gaze.
And now, true love's kiss is
Not some thing she misses.
It's hard times for heroes nowadays.
(instrumental)
Baker: Once I had to do an evil witch's bidding.
She told me to cut out some girl's heart. (No kidding!)
But I had a big heart,
Sent the witch a pig heart.
What a story! Sure to keep my glory bright...
Yeah, right!
Monrolasians: Instead, it's hard times for heroes. Baker: Once the famous huntsman.
Now I'm just a dunce-man
Who could use a new crusade. Monrolasians: Oh, yes, it's hard times for heroes. Baker: Now the girls fight first, while,
Our glory days are erstwhile. Monrolasians: Watch 'em fade. Baker: Once I punched and I kicked,
Now I'm just a sidekick! Monrolasians: It's hard times for heroes, I'm afraid!
Florist: You think that's bad?
Once I was a warrior,
A fierce-fighting female,
Then I was unique
And oh, so very proud.
But ever since I proved that warriors
Don't have to be male,
Look what I am now!
Just one of the crowd!
For crying out loud!
Sign Painter: Where are all the damsels
Calling out SOS now? Baker: Once upon a time, we all were well supplied. Monrolasians: Oh, well. Baker, Florist, and Sign Painter: Where there are no damsels,
We're the ones in distress now.
What are we to do with all this drive and pride
Pent-up inside?
(instrumental)
Robert: Lately, I've been wondering
What my life was lacking.
Then I saw a quest,
Which sent those doldrums packing.
Sorry you're all grumped up,
I'm still feeling pumped up!
Strong and stoic showing my heroic pluck! Monrolasians: Good luck!
Because it's hard times for heroes (hard times). Robert: Well, I won't be downhearted. Monrolasians: Hard times. Robert: I'm just getting started... Robert and Monrolasians: And adventure lies in store! Monrolasians: And so tho' we feel like zeroes,
Your energy's contagious.
Maybe it will reengage us like before!
So go and pursue it,
'Cause, man, if you do it... Sign Painter: Then we'd be depressed less... Baker: Not restless... Florist: And quest-less! Monrolasians: So we'll have our mead now
And hope you succeed now
And bring good times for heroes
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