Heroes
Blondie琀 Lyrics


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I, I will be king
And you, you will be king
And nothing will drive them away
We can beat them

Just for one day, we can be heroes
Just for one day
And you, you can be me
And I, I do all the time
'Cause we're lovers and that is a fact

Yes, we are and that is that
Well nothing can keep us together
We can steal time

Just for one day, we could be heroes
Forever and ever, what do you say?

I, I wish you could swim
Like the dolphins, like dolphins swim
And nothing, nothing can keep us together
We can beat them

Forever and ever oh, we can be heroes
Just for one day

I, I will be queen
And you, you will be king
Though nothing will drive 'em away

We can be heroes just for one day
We can be us, just for one day

I, I remember, standing, by the wall
The guns, shone above our heads
And we kissed I saw nothing to fault

And the shade was on the other side
Oh, we can beat them

Forever and ever, we can be heroes




Just for one day, we can be heroes
Just for one day, we can be heroes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics from Blondie's cover of David Bowie's Heroes are about the power of love to transcend obstacles and make us feel invincible, at least just for one day. The song starts with a call for empowerment, with the idea that both the singer and the listener can be kings, and nothing can drive them away. They can unite to beat the challenges they face. The song then expresses the desire to be heroes just for one day, living in a moment where everything is possible and nothing can stop them.


The lyrics then shift to talking about the relationship between the singer and the listener, who can switch roles and become the other person. This is a metaphor for the connection between two people in love who merge and become one. Nothing can keep them apart and they can steal time to be together, even if it's just for one day.


The song then moves to the image of swimming like dolphins, which represents freedom and gracefulness. The idea is that nothing can keep them apart, and they can beat everything that tries to separate them. The lyrics note a memory of standing by the wall, with guns shining above their heads, but they kissed regardless. The shade was on the other side, symbolizing that hope and joy lie waiting if we go beyond the barriers.


Overall, the lyrics suggest that love can make us feel invincible in the face of opposition and doubt. We can unite to beat everything that tries to drive us away, and even if it's just for one day, we can be heroes.


Line by Line Meaning

I, I will be king
I will take control and be a leader.


And you, you will be king
You will also be a leader alongside me.


And nothing will drive them away
No obstacle will stop us from achieving our goals.


We can beat them
Together, we can overcome any challenge.


Just for one day, we can be heroes
We have the potential to make a big impact for a short time.


And you, you can be me
We can switch roles and perspectives.


And I, I do all the time
I enjoy taking on different personas and experiences.


'Cause we're lovers and that is a fact
Our love is genuine and unbreakable.


Yes, we are and that is that
There's no denying our relationship.


Well nothing can keep us together
No matter what challenges come our way, we will stay strong.


We can steal time
We can make the most of every moment we have together.


Forever and ever, what do you say?
Can we commit to each other for eternity?


I, I wish you could swim
I want you to experience the freedom and fluidity of dolphins.


Like the dolphins, like dolphins swim
Just imagine feeling that sense of grace and mastery in the water.


And nothing, nothing can keep us together
We are too strong to be broken apart by any outside force.


Forever and ever oh, we can be heroes
If we stay united, we can make a lasting impact.


I, I will be queen
I will lead with grace and feminine power.


And you, you will be king
You will also embody strength and leadership in your own way.


Though nothing will drive 'em away
No resistance or challenge will disrupt our union.


We can be heroes just for one day
With focused effort, we can make a significant difference for a brief period of time.


We can be us, just for one day
We can fully embrace our true selves for a limited amount of time.


I, I remember, standing, by the wall
I recall a specific moment in time, when we faced an obstacle together.


The guns, shone above our heads
We were in a dangerous and tense situation.


And we kissed I saw nothing to fault
In that moment of love and connection, everything else faded away.


And the shade was on the other side
The situation improved and we came out the other side stronger.


Forever and ever, we can be heroes
If we continue to face challenges together, we can always be heroes.


Just for one day, we can be heroes
Even just for a brief moment, we have the potential to make a significant impact.


Just for one day, we can be heroes
We can make a meaningful difference for a limited amount of time.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN PETER GEORGE ENO, ALESSANDRO RODOLFO LINDBLAD, TOVE EBBA ELSA NILSSON, DAVID BOWIE

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@5MadMovieMakers

Of the World

@MarkusAxunIllianus

Yes, please, oh god, why doesn't he say it. Damn Mandela Effect!

@RonyAndArabGuy

I've Taken My Bows

@rd7900

He said it, why are people saying he didn’t?

@MarkusAxunIllianus

@@rd7900 true, but I was waiting for it at the very end. I absolutely thought this would be the very last thing he sings.

@gwyn111

At 2:56 click to 1:09 :-)

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@zirenceforeal

Freddie is the only guy I've ever heard say "I'm not gonna be a rockstar, I'm gonna be a legend." and actually did it.

@Sleepy_B0y_

Are you a kid

@zirenceforeal

@@Sleepy_B0y_ what are you implying?

@leonorsalazar7741

Yes

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