He has performed at numerous music festivals, including Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, Creamfields and Tomorrowland. In 2012, MTV named Alesso one of the "EDM Rookies to Watch".
He was ranked 13th on DJ Magazine's 2015 list of the top 100 DJs and number 20th in year 2016 on DJ Magazine among the list of Top 100 DJs in the world. His debut full-length album Forever was released on May 22, 2015 by Def Jam Recordings.
Heroes
Alesso Lyrics
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We go undercover, wait out the sun
Got a secret side in plain sight
Where the streets are empty, that's where we run
Everyday people do everyday things but I
Can't be one of them
I know you hear me now, we are a different kind
We can do anything
We could be heroes
We could be heroes, me and you
We could be heroes
We could be heroes, me and you
We could be
Anybody's got the power
They don't see it 'cause they don't understand
Spin around and 'round for hours
You and me, we got the world in our hands
Everyday people do everyday things but I
Can't be one of them
I know you hear me now, we are a different kind
We can do anything
We could be heroes
We could be heroes, me and you
We could be heroes
We could be heroes, me and you
We could be
We could be heroes
We could be heroes, me and you
We could be
All we're looking for is love and a little light
Love and a little light
We could be
All we're looking for is love and a little light
Love and a little light
We could be heroes
We could be heroes, me and you
We could be
The lyrics of "Heroes" by Alesso speaks about two people who have a secret side, a side that they keep away from the normalcy of everyday life. They go into hiding, wait out for the sun and run away into the empty streets. The song is about feeling different and acknowledging those differences. It's about believing that anyone can possess power, but not everyone understands it or sees it. The song suggests that there's a world of opportunities waiting for them, and they can do anything they set their minds to.
The lyrics convey a sense of escapism, which is very relatable to most people. The idea of having a secret side, running away from responsibilities, and escaping from the monotony of everyday life can be empowering. The chorus of the song, "We could be heroes, me and you", emphasizes that anyone can be a hero, and we don't need to be extraordinary to achieve that status. The song encourages people to be who they are, to embrace their individuality, and to enjoy life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
We go hide away in daylight
We often retreat from the world to be alone
We go undercover, wait out the sun
We keep our true selves hidden from society
Got a secret side in plain sight
We have a hidden personality that only some can see
Where the streets are empty, that's where we run
We seek isolation in deserted places
Everyday people do everyday things but I
We feel different from the norm
Can't be one of them
We refuse to fit into society's expectations
I know you hear me now, we are a different kind
We recognize that we are unique and special
We can do anything
We have the power and ability to achieve great things
We could be heroes
We have the potential to be extraordinary
Me and you
Together, we can do anything
Anybody's got the power
Anyone has the capability to make a change
They don't see it 'cause they don't understand
Most people are unaware of their own abilities
Spin around and 'round for hours
People often waste time on meaningless things
You and me, we got the world in our hands
Together we have the power to change the world
All we're looking for is love and a little light
We are seeking connection and positivity in our lives
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Peter George Eno, Alessandro Rodolfo Lindblad, Tove Ebba Elsa Nilsson, David Bowie
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