He released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster (2004) and Pop Life (2007). Guetta achieved mainstream success with his 2009 album One More Love which included the hit singles "When Love Takes Over", "Gettin' Over You", "Sexy Bitch" and "Memories", the first three of which reached number one in the United Kingdom. The 2011 follow-up album, Nothing but the Beat, continued this success, containing the hit singles "Where Them Girls At", "Little Bad Girl", "Without You", "Titanium" and "Turn Me On". In 2018, he released the album 7 featuring J Balvin, Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo, Sia, G-Eazy, and more. The album also featured twelve tracks by his alias Jack Back. In 2019, he started a new movement together with fellow producer Morten Breum called "future rave", releasing their New Rave EP in July 2020. Guetta and Sia reunited to release "Let's Love" in September 2020.
Guetta's accolades include two Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, and a Billboard Music Award. In June 2021, Guetta sold his recorded music catalog for an amount in the region of US$100 million, with Music Business Worldwide citing a source saying it was more than that, but less than US$150 million.
Hero
David Guetta Lyrics
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Life just got in the way, don't know what to say
She's heard it all before, lying on her bedroom floor
Thinking, "My life has to be worth more"
She dreams of going to New York City
Her heart's already there but her head's fighting a war
Little girl, only seventeen years old
When streams get a little bit wider
And it's hard to swim across the water
And the scars get a little bit deeper
And a flame turns into a fire
Tonight, when you need a way out
Someone to lean on
Some kind of hero
He's there when you look in the mirror
Staring back at you
There's a hero in
You, you, you
There's a hero in you, you, you
There's a hero in you
Old man tryna make it on his own
Looking at the space where his wife once was
Wants to find there's something to believe in
He hears a knock at the door this evening
She says, "I'm going to New York City to follow my dreams
Would you come with me?"
Little girl, only seventeen years old
Looking at the stars in her grandad's eyes
And the streams get a little bit wider
But together they cross the river
Then the scars get a little bit lighter
And the sky looks a little brighter
Tonight when you need a way out
Someone to lean on
Some kind of hero
He's there when you look in the mirror
Staring back at you
There's a hero in
You, you, you
There's a hero in you, you, you
There's a hero in you
(You, you)
The song "Hero" by David Guetta tells the story of two individuals, a 17-year-old girl and an old man, who are both searching for some meaning and purpose in their lives. The young girl is lying on her bedroom floor, feeling lost and helpless, wondering if her life has any value. She dreams of going to New York City but feels her head is in conflict with her heart. The old man is grieving the loss of his wife and is struggling to find something to believe in. However, when the girl meets the old man, he sees something in her that inspires him to believe that there is hope and a reason to keep going.
The song is an inspiring message to anyone who is feeling down or lost. It reminds us that even if we feel alone, there is always a hero within ourselves that we can rely on. We just need to look in the mirror and realize our own worth. The song is also about the power of human connection and how we can help each other in times of need. When we come together, we can accomplish anything.
Line by Line Meaning
Little girl, only seventeen years old
The singer of the story is a 17-year-old girl who's still young and inexperienced.
Life just got in the way, don't know what to say
She's feeling lost and doesn't know what to do because life has gotten complicated.
She's heard it all before, lying on her bedroom floor
The girl is going through a tough time, and all the advice she's received just hasn't helped.
Thinking, "My life has to be worth more"
She's questioning her worth and wanting her life to have more meaning and purpose.
She dreams of going to New York City
The girl has a specific dream of going to New York City.
Her heart's already there but her head's fighting a war
The singer feels that her heart is fully committed to her dream, but her mind is hesitant and doubtful.
Looking for a star but it's just too dark
She's searching for a way to make her dream come true but faces obstacles and challenges.
When streams get a little bit wider
Metaphorically, when obstacles become bigger and more challenging.
And it's hard to swim across the water
When things get difficult, and it feels like she's drowning and can't keep going.
And the scars get a little bit deeper
As life goes on, and she faces more challenges, her pain and scars become more pronounced.
And a flame turns into a fire
A small problem develops into something more significant and troubling.
Tonight, when you need a way out
When everything feels overwhelming and she needs a solution to her problems.
Someone to lean on
She needs someone to support her and lift her up.
Some kind of hero
She's looking for a savior, someone who can make everything better and fix her problems.
He's there when you look in the mirror
She realizes that the hero she's been searching for is within herself and has been there all along.
Staring back at you
She looks at herself in the mirror and sees the hero within.
There's a hero in you, you, you
Everyone has the potential to be a hero within themselves.
Old man tryna make it on his own
A subplot introduces an older man who's also struggling to find meaning in his life.
Looking at the space where his wife once was
The man has lost his wife and misses her.
Wants to find there's something to believe in
He's searching for a reason to keep going and for something to give him hope.
He hears a knock at the door this evening
Unexpectedly, someone comes to his door, and it changes his life.
She says, "I'm going to New York City to follow my dreams
The girl talks to the old man and shares her dream of going to New York City.
Would you come with me?"
The girl invites the man to come with her and help her achieve her dream.
Looking at the stars in her grandad's eyes
The artist describes the girl looking up to her grandfather and seeing hope and encouragement in his eyes.
And the streams get a little bit wider
As they embark on their journey, they face further obstacles and challenges.
But together they cross the river
Working together, they overcome obstacles and move forward.
Then the scars get a little bit lighter
As they make progress and work towards their goals, the pain of past experiences starts to fade.
And the sky looks a little brighter
Things start to seem more positive, and they have hope for the future.
There's a hero in
David Guetta repeats this line to emphasize the theme that everyone has the potential to be a hero within themselves.
You, you, you
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.
There's a hero in you, you, you
The song ends with the message that everyone has the potential to be a hero in their own lives.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Elena Jane Goulding, Jamie Scott, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Nick Leonardus Van De Wall, Pierre David Guetta, Ryan B. Tedder, Tor Erik Hermansen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Little girl, only 17 years old
Life just got in the way, don't know what to say
She's heard it all before, lying on her bedroom floor
Thinking, "My life has to be worth more"
She dreams of going to New York City
Her heart's already there but her head's fighting a wall
Little girl, only 17 years old
Looking for a star but it's just too dark
When streams get a little bit wider
And it's hard to swim across the water
And the scars get a little bit deeper
And a flame turns into a fire
Tonight when you need a way out
Someone to lean on, some kind of hero
He's there when you look in the mirror
Staring back at ya
There's a hero in
You, you, you
There's a hero in you
You, you
There's a hero in you
Old man tryna make it on his own
Looking at the space where his wife once was
Wants to find there something to believe in
He hears a knock at the door this evening
She says, "I'm going to New York City to follow my dreams
Would you come with me?"
Little girl, only 17 years old
Looking at the stars in her grandad's eyes
And the streams get a little bit wider
But together they cross the river
And the scars get a little bit lighter
And the sky looks a little brighter
Tonight when you need a way out
Someone to lean on, some kind of hero
He's there when you look in the mirror
Staring back at ya
There's a hero in
You, you, you
There's a hero in you
You, you
There's a hero in you
@sabiii_love9535
Little girl, only seventeen years old
Life just got in the way, don't know what to say
She's heard it all before, lying on her bedroom floor
Thinking my life has to be worth more
She dreams of going to New York City
Her heart's already there but her head's fighting a war
Little girl, only seventeen years old
Looking for a star but it's just too dark
[Chorus]
When streams get a little bit wider
And it's hard to swim across the water
And the scars get a little bit deeper
And a flame turns into a fire
Tonight whеn you need a way home
Someone to lеan on, some kind of hero
It's there when you look in the mirror
Staring back at you, there's a hero in you
[Drop]
You
You
There's a hero in you
You
You
There's a hero in you
[Verse 2]
Old man trying to make it on his own
Looking at the space where his wife once was
Wants to find just something to believe in
He hears a knock at the door this evening
She says I'm going to New York City to follow my dreams
Would you come with me?
Little girl, only seventeen years old
Looking at the stars in her granddad's eyes
[Chorus]
And the streams get a little bit wider
But together they cross the river
And the scars get a little bit lighter
And the sky looks a little brighter
Tonight when you need a way home
Someone to lean on, some kind of hero
It's there when you look in the mirror
Staring back at you, there's a hero in you
[Drop]
You
You
There's a hero in you
You
You
There's a hero in you
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@lymarabello3768
That 2010s vibes man, caught me off guard hearing this one. Absolutely brings that great and nostalgic feeling. Good job!
@guitarsinger7382
I thought literally the same and the kind of melody, even further to 2005!!
@neilmurphy845
Yah sounds excaly like his older songs
@joshuamarchandoich5247
You totally got it right!