Heroes
Bride Lyrics
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He can't pull it from beneath my feet
Down in the darkened cavern
In the field of blood I'll watch him bleed
Watching the smoke rise from the wounded hero
Standing dazed in the acid rain
A bitter taste in the air
I hear the danger of the tightening chains
They will all fade away
Except the one who raised
I crawled through the ruins of old
Beneath its rubble lies a city of gold
His hands are chapped and bleeding cold
Returning all the riches that had been stolen
The people stand in the street and stare
The hangman releases his chilling cry
The heavens split to see the earth
The serpent is wrenching his silence sigh
The song "Heroes" by Bride is a captivating and inspiring ballad that speaks to the idea of the triumph of good over evil. The song's lyrics portray the singer as a brave and determined hero who is standing atop the sword of the Dragon, indicating that he has defeated his enemy and emerged victorious. The Dragon's inability to pull the sword from beneath the hero's feet is symbolic of the fact that he has been conquered and can no longer pose a threat to the hero. The hero is then depicted as watching the Dragon bleed in a field of blood. This imagery further highlights the hero's triumph over evil.
The song then shifts to a scene where the hero is crawling through the ruins of an old city, which is symbolic of the destruction wrought by the Dragon. However, beneath the rubble, the hero discovers a city of gold, which represents the hope and potential for a brighter future. The hero's hands are chapped and bleeding cold, indicative of the struggle and sacrifice required to restore the city to its former glory. The people of the city stand and stare, amazed by the hero's bravery and determination. The hangman releases his chilling cry, symbolizing the hero's victory over the forces of darkness.
The song's chorus emphasizes the transient nature of heroes and heroism, noting that heroes will eventually fade away. However, the hero who has raised up to fight the Dragon will always be remembered and celebrated for his bravery and heroism.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm standing on the sword of the Dragon
I am standing firm against a formidable enemy
He can't pull it from beneath my feet
My adversary cannot overpower me
Down in the darkened cavern
I am in a dangerous and unfamiliar place
In the field of blood I'll watch him bleed
I will witness my foe's defeat and suffering
Watching the smoke rise from the wounded hero
I am observing the distress of a valiant combatant
Standing dazed in the acid rain
I am stunned and unprepared for the difficulties ahead
A bitter taste in the air
There is a pervasive sense of disappointment and disappointment
I hear the danger of the tightening chains
I sense the threat of being restrained and held back
Heroes, heroes, heroes are not here to stay
Great heroes are often short-lived and transient
They will all fade away
Their impact will diminish over time
Except the one who raised
Only the most exceptional heroes will be remembered
I crawled through the ruins of old
I navigated the aftermath of a great upheaval
Beneath its rubble lies a city of gold
Below the devastation lies unexpected opportunity
His hands are chapped and bleeding cold
He has endured great hardship and sacrifice
Returning all the riches that had been stolen
He is restoring what was taken unjustly
The people stand in the street and stare
The world is taking notice of his heroic actions
The hangman releases his chilling cry
Even the most brutal forces of oppressions are afraid of him
The heavens split to see the earth
The extraordinary events are having a profound impact
The serpent is wrenching his silence sigh
Even the most cunning and secretive foe cannot hide from the hero
Contributed by Scarlett D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.