The Vaccines is a London, UK indie rock band formed in 2010, consisting of Justin Young (vocals, guitar), Árni Hjörvar (bass), Freddie Cowan (guitar), and Pete Robertson (drums). After signing to Marshall Teller Records, they released their debut single, "Wreckin' Bar (Ra Ra Ra)"/"Blow It Up". The band recorded their first radio session for Marc Riley's BBC 6 Music show in December 2010. They also performed live on Later with Jools Holland. On 5th January 2011 they were placed third in the BBC's 'Sound of 2011' poll.
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Verse:
G Oh look at me so ordinary, no mystery, with no great capabilities,
EmDCG But I could make out as if I had it but you don’t,
EmDCGD God I’m so obvious and I should let it go oh I don’t know.
Chorus:
G I’m no teenage icon,
CD I’m no Frankie Avalon,
GCDG I’m nobody’s hero.
Verse:
G Preserved and shy your average guy, no piercing stare, just out of shape with messy hair,
EmDCG But I always figured I was somebody in wake,
EmDCGD And now I’m guessing that my woman must be late cause I need her.
Chorus:
G I’m no teenage icon,
CD I’m no Frankie Avalon,
GCDG I’m nobody’s hero.
Solo: GCDEmDCGEmDCGEmDCGD
Bridge:
CDGC I’m not magnetic or mythical,
CDGC I’m suburban and typical,
CDGCDG But I got it, I got I’m overrun with it all.
Verse:
G Seductive charm a way with words so effortless not leather clad or dangerous,
EmDCG But I always did it like a real rebel would,
EmDCG I had a photo where John Lennon may have stood,
D or so I’m told.
Chorus:
G I’m no teenage icon,
CD I’m no Frankie Avalon,
GCD I’m nobody’s hero.
Solo: GCDGCD
Chorus:
G I’m no teenage icon,
CD I’m no Frankie Avalon,
GCDG I’m nobody’s hero.