Heroes
David Bowie/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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I will be king
And you
You will be queen
Though nothing
Will drive them away
We can beat them
Just for one day
Just for one day
And you
You can be mean
And I
I'll drink all the time
'Cause we're lovers
And that is a fact
Yes, we're lovers
And that is that
Though nothing
Will keep us together
We could steal time
Just for one day
We can be heroes
For ever and ever
What d'you say?
Du
Könntest du schwimmen
Wie Delphine
Delphine es tun
Niemand gibt uns eine Chance
Doch können wir siegen
Für immer und immer
Und wir sind dann Helden
Für einen Tag
Ich
Ich bin dann König
Und du
Du Königin
Obwohl sie
Unschlagbar scheinen
Werden wir Helden
Für einen Tag
Wir sind dann wir
An diesem Tag
Ich
Ich glaub' das zu träumen
(Zu träumen)
Die Mauer
Im Rücken war kalt
(So kalt)
Schüsse reißen die Luft
(Reißen die Luft)
Doch wir küssen
Als ob nicht geschieht
(Nichts geschieht)
Und die Scham fiel auf ihre Seite
Oh, wir können sie schlagen
Für alle Zeiten
Dann sind wir Helden
Nur diesen Tag
Dann sind wir Helden
Dann sind wir Helden
Dann sind wir Helden
Nur diesen Tag
Dann sind wir Helden
We're nothing
And nothing will help us
Maybe we're lying
Then you better not stay
But we could be safer
Just for one day
The lyrics of David Bowie's song Heroes seem to be about two individuals who come from different backgrounds, but are united through their love for each other. They are aware that the world may try to tear them apart with its prejudices and problems, but they refuse to give up on each other. They find solace in the fact that, even if it's only for one day, they can be heroes.
The opening verse, "I, I will be king/ And you, you will be queen/ Though nothing will drive them away," suggests a sense of determination and defiance of the societal boundaries that would try to keep them apart. The chorus, "We can be heroes, just for one day," offers a reminder that a brief moment of bravery and love can change everything, at least temporarily. The second verse, "And you, you can be mean/ And I, I'll drink all the time/ 'Cause we're lovers, and that is a fact/ Yes, we're lovers, and that is that," indicates that they will stick together through thick and thin, regardless of what they may face.
In the bridge, Bowie's clever use of metaphor is evident with the lines, "I, I wish you could swim/ Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim/ Though nothing, nothing will keep us together," as they suggest that they may be better off as creatures of the sea, far away from humanity's problems. However, they keep fighting against all odds, "And the shame was on the other side/ Oh, we can beat them, forever and ever/ Then we could be heroes, just for one day."
Line by Line Meaning
I, I will be king
I want to be in charge, to have power and control.
And you, you will be queen
And you can be with me, we can rule together.
Though nothing will drive them away
Even though we may have opposition, we won't be discouraged.
We can beat them, just for one day
We can triumph over adversity, even if it's just for a brief moment.
We can be heroes, just for one day
We can achieve greatness and be admired, even if it's temporary.
And you, you can be mean
You can be cruel or unkind, but I'll still love you.
And I, I'll drink all the time
I'll cope with life's difficulties by drinking excessively.
'Cause we're lovers, and that is a fact
Because we're romantically involved and that is true.
Yes, we're lovers, and that is that
Yes, we're in love, end of story.
Though nothing will keep us together
Despite external factors that may try to tear us apart.
We could steal time, just for one day
We could enjoy each other's company without worry, even if it's just for a brief respite.
We can be heroes forever and ever
We can be admired and respected for all time.
What'd you say?
Do you agree? Are you on board with this idea?
I, I wish you could swim
I wish you could feel free and uninhibited, like dolphins swimming in the ocean.
Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
Graceful and majestic creatures, unencumbered by the limitations of land.
And we kissed as though nothing could fall
We were so in love and caught up in the moment that nothing else mattered, not even danger.
And the shame was on the other side
The party that caused the conflict or harm should be the one feeling shame.
Oh, we can beat them, forever and ever
We can triumph over our enemies for all eternity.
Then we could be heroes, just for one day
We could live boldly and courageously, even if it's only for a brief time.
We're nothing, and nothing will help us
We are insignificant and alone, with no one to aid us.
Maybe we're lying, then you better not stay
Perhaps we're deceiving ourselves, and it's best for you to leave.
But we could be safer, just for one day
But we could still find comfort or solace in each other's presence, at least for a short time.
We can be heroes
We can be exceptional, courageous individuals.
We can be heroes
We can overcome adversity and inspire others.
Just for one day
Even if it's only for a fleeting moment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Eno, David Bowie, Andrea Schroeder
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