Heroes
Glee Cast Lyrics

I, I wish you could swim
I, I wish you could move forward tirelessly and gracefully without being weighed down by the constraints of the world

Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
Like the dolphins, like these animals whose movement in water is second to none can navigate their way through the currents of life with relative ease and without drowning

Though nothing, nothing will keep us together
Even though we may be separated by distance or obstacles, we have the strength and motivation to make it work

We can beat them, for ever and ever
Despite the odds, we can come out victorious and conquer our enemies time and time again

Oh we can be Heroes, just for one day
For one day, we can be the ones who inspire others and save the day. We can be heroes

I, I will be king
I have the ambition and drive to lead and rule with power and authority

And you, you will be queen
You have the strength and grace to stand by me as an equal, together we can rule as royalty

Though nothing will drive them away
Regardless of the obstacles in our path, our bond is strong and nothing can sever it

We can be Heroes, just for one day
For one day, we can step up and achieve greatness. We can be heroes

We can be us, just for one day
For one day, we can break free from societal expectations and be true to ourselves without fear of judgment or shame

I, I can remember (I remember)
I can vividly recall in my mind a moment in time from the past

Standing, by the wall (by the wall)
Physically positioned against a wall, perhaps defensively or with a tight grip

And the guns shot above our heads (over our heads)
A violent and dangerous situation where gunfire erupted around us but just barely missed us

And we kissed, as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall)
Despite the chaos and danger around us, we found solace and comfort in each other's embrace

And the shame was on the other side
The one causing harm and perpetuating violence was the one who should feel ashamed, not us

Oh we can beat them, for ever and ever
We have the strength and courage to take on any challenge that comes our way, and emerge victorious time after time

Then we could be Heroes, just for one day
For one day, we could rise to the occasion and be the ones who come through in a time of need. We can be heroes

We can be Heroes
We have the potential to rise above our limitations and be remembered as those who made a difference in the world

We're nothing, and nothing will help us
We may be seen as insignificant and small, but there is no outside force that will come to our aid

Maybe we're lying, then you better not stay
There may be deceit or hidden motivations at play, and those who are close to us should be wary and reconsider their allegiance

But we could be safer, just for one day
For one day, we could put aside our differences and come together for the greater good. We could be safe, if only for a moment

Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-ohh, just for one day
For one day, we can put all else aside and reach the pinnacle of human potential. We can be heroes, if only for a moment.