Heroes
David David Lyrics
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On a losing streak
And a lot of bodies unburied
And there comes a time
When you cannot turn the other cheek
You have got to ride the ferry
Past the battered old bodies
Of dead dead dreamers
Desk bound schemers
The punks and the drunks and the
Bad guitar players and the dewy eyed
Teenage dragon slayers
You come to this place
Where you can say I
Just want to work with you
As we do the things that we know
We have to do
Ever hopeful and ever blue we
Do the things that we know we have to do
And though we all know deep down in our hearts
That someday this will all fall apart
For right now let's just be heroes
The telegraph man
Took a break today he
Pulled out all the wires
He looked out the window at the
Rainy rainy day and he
Wondered about the future of fire
As he leaned back in his chair
With a long cold fishy eyed stare
He looked like December until he
Remembered
The day he'd said I
Just want to work with you
As we do the tings that we
Know we have to do ever
Hopeful and ever
Blue we do the things the things that we know we
Have to do
Yeah we both know deep down in our hearts
Someday this will all fall apart
For right now let's just be heroes
The song "Heroes" by David Bowie is about two lovers who want to escape from their problems and become heroes by making their love and work stand out. In David David's version, the song is about people who have been losing for a long time and are tired of it. The lyrics, "Fifteen long years on a losing streak" start the song, which describes a person who has been struggling for so long that they can't turn the other cheek anymore. They have to rise up and become heroes despite their past losses.
The song talks about how people are caught in a cycle of unfulfilled dreams, bad relationships, and unfulfilling jobs. They are surrounded by those who have given up or are stuck in their own world. But the singers of the song want to rise above it all and work together to make a change. They want to be heroes, even if they know that someday everything will fall apart. The song's mood is hopeful but realistic, acknowledging that life is difficult, but people can still fight to make things better.
In conclusion, "Heroes" is a song about two people who want to be heroes and make their mark on the world. It's about overcoming obstacles, working together, and being hopeful despite the odds. The song touches on universal themes of love, hope, and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Fifteen long years
David Bowie has experienced a long period of difficulty.
On a losing streak
His struggles have continued relentlessly.
And a lot of bodies unburied
Metaphorically, he has left many problems unresolved.
And there comes a time
At some point, you cannot ignore the situation.
When you cannot turn the other cheek
You can no longer avoid the consequences of your actions.
You have got to ride the ferry
You must face the challenges ahead.
Past the battered old bodies
Along the way, he sees signs of previous struggles.
Of dead dead dreamers
People who once had dreams that never came true.
Past the tethered and fettered and desk bound schemers
People who are trapped in unfulfilling jobs.
The punks and the drunks and the bad guitar players and the dewy eyed teenage dragon slayers
A wide variety of people he encounters on his journey.
You come to this place
Eventually, he finds himself in a new situation.
Where you can say I
Here he feels like he can express his thoughts.
Just want to work with you
He desires to collaborate with others.
As we do the things that we know we have to do
Idealistically, he wants to work together with like-minded people to achieve common goals.
Ever hopeful and ever blue we
He remains optimistic despite the challenges.
Do the things that we know we have to do
Despite the difficulties, they will accomplish the necessary tasks.
And though we all know deep down in our hearts
Despite their optimism, everyone knows that the situation will eventually fall apart.
That someday this will all fall apart
This situation is temporary and will not last.
For right now let's just be heroes
For the time being, they will work together to achieve greatness.
The telegraph man
A character in the song who represents the passing of time and the future.
Took a break today he
He is taking a pause from moving forward.
Pulled out all the wires
Metaphorically, he is disconnecting from the past.
He looked out the window at the rainy rainy day and he
He reflects on his present situation.
Wondered about the future of fire
He ponders what the future holds.
As he leaned back in his chair
He relaxes and contemplates his thoughts.
With a long cold fishy eyed stare
Describing his intense focus on his thoughts.
He looked like December until he
He is figuratively associated with the bleakness of winter.
Remembered the day he'd said I
He recollects a past conversation.
Just want to work with you
Someone in his past they wanted to collaborate with.
As we do the tings that we
They shared a common goal and actions to achieve it.
Know we have to do ever
Their shared mission was necessary.
Hopeful and ever Blue we do the things the things that we know we have to do
Their enthusiasm was unwavering despite the struggles.
Yeah we both know deep down in our hearts
There is an underlying knowledge that their efforts will someday fade away.
Someday this will all fall apart
Despite their hard work, their collaboration and progress will eventually cease.
For right now let's just be heroes
Despite the transient nature of their efforts, they will press on to greatness for a time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID FRANCIS BAERWALD
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