Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (born 8 May 1975) is a Spanish singer and … Read Full Bio ↴Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler (born 8 May 1975) is a Spanish singer and songwriter. He started his recording career in the mid-1990s on the Mexican label Fonovisa and became the bestselling Spanish-language act of the decade. By the turn of the millennium, he made a successful crossover into the mainstream English-language market. He signed a multi-album deal with Universal Music Group for US$68 million with Universal Music Latino to release his Spanish albums and Interscope Records to release English albums.

In 2010, Iglesias parted with Interscope Records and signed with another Universal Music Group label, Republic Records, to release bilingual albums. In 2015, he parted ways with Universal Music Group after being there for over a decade. He signed with Sony Music and his subsequent albums were to be released by Sony Music Latin in Spanish and RCA Records in English.

Iglesias is one of the best-selling Latin music artists with estimated sales of over 70 million records worldwide. He has had five Billboard Hot 100 top five singles, including two number-ones. Iglesias holds the record for the most number-one songs on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart with 27 songs and the Latin Pop Airplay chart with 24 songs. Iglesias holds the number-one position on the Greatest of All-Latin Artists charts and in October 2022 he was honored with the Top Latin Artist of All Time at the Latin Billboard Awards. Iglesias also has 14 number-ones on Billboard's Dance charts, more than any other male artist. He has earned the honorific title King of Latin Pop. In December 2016, Billboard magazine named him the 14th most successful and top male dance club artist of all time.

Studio albums
Enrique Iglesias (1995)
Vivir (1997)
Cosas del Amor (1998)
Enrique (1999)
Escape (2001)
Quizás (2002)
7 (2003)
Insomniac (2007)
Euphoria (2010)
Sex and Love (2014)
Final (Vol. 1) (2021)

Hero /MetroMix
Enrique Iglesias Lyrics

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Would you dance if I asked you to dance?
Or would you run and never look back?
Would you cry if you saw me crying?
And would you save my soul tonight?

Would you tremble if I touched your lips?
Or would you laugh? Oh, please tell me this
Now would you die for the one you love?

Oh hold me in your arms tonight

I can be your hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away

Would you swear that you'll always be mine
Or would you lie? Would you run and hide?
Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?
I don't care, you're here tonight

I can be your hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away

Oh, I just hold you
I just hold you, oh yeah
Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?
Well, I don't care, you're here tonight

I can be your hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away

I can be your hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
You can take my breath away

I can be your hero

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Enrique Iglesias's "Hero" are a plea to a lover, asking them if they would stand by his side through thick and thin. The song poses various scenarios, asking if the lover would dance, cry, and tremble if requested. Enrique then declares that he can be their hero, always standing by their side, kissing away the pain and taking their breath away. Despite any doubts or insecurities he may have, he doesn't care because they are together, and he can be the one to save their souls.

The song uses the motif of a hero throughout, portraying the singer as the potential savior of his lover. The idea of a hero saving a damsel in distress is a common romantic trope, and the song uses it effectively to convey the depth of emotions and devotion that the singer has for his partner. The lyrics also touch upon themes of trust, commitment, and sacrifice, making it a quintessential love song that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Line by Line Meaning

Would you dance if I asked you to dance?
Would you blindly follow me and the things I ask of you?

Or would you run and never look back?
Would you be afraid and flee when I come near?

Would you cry if you saw me crying?
Would you have empathy for me and my emotions?

And would you save my soul tonight?
Would you be my savior and save me from whatever trouble I am facing?

Would you tremble if I touched your lips?
Would I have a powerful effect on you just by touching you?

Or would you laugh? Oh please tell me this
Or would you not take me seriously and find my requests amusing?

Now would you die for the one you love?
Would you be willing to sacrifice your own life for the sake of someone you love?

Oh hold me in your arms tonight
Please comfort me tonight and hold me tightly in your arms.

I can be your hero baby
I can be the person you look up to and depend on.

I can kiss away the pain
I can relieve you of your pain and suffering.

I will stand by you forever
I will never abandon you and always be there for you.

You can take my breath away
Your beauty and presence can take my breath away.

Would you swear that you'll always be mine
Would you promise to always belong to me?

Or would you lie? Would you run and hide?
Would you tell me the truth or would you deceive me and try to escape?

Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?
Am I too emotionally invested in this relationship and possibly deluded?

I don't care, you're here tonight
Despite my doubts and fears, having you with me tonight is all that matters.

Oh, I just hold you
I simply want to embrace you and hold you tightly.

You can take my breath away
Your breathtaking presence and beauty can simply leave me speechless.

I can be your hero baby
I can be your protector and guide through difficult times.

I can kiss away the pain
I can make the hurt go away with a single kiss.

I will stand by you forever
I will be with you for eternity, now and always.

You can take my breath away
Your striking beauty and amazing presence can leave me breathless.

You can take my breath away
Your presence and being can take my breath away.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Enrique Iglesias, Mark Taylor, Paul Michael Barry

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