Heroes Of Villains
Johnny Panic Lyrics


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Here they come to take us away
From holiday homes in St. Tropez
Have names like Ronnie and Regie Kray
They only bring my town its shame
Give me that chance, give me that chance, give me that

What will you say when they come to take us away
Heroes of villains won't get us anywhere
What will you say when they come to take us away
Heroes of villains won't get us anywhere

I'll tell you how the west was won
The Indian he had no gun
And cowboys we all long to be
Best sellers Chopper Read and me
Give me that chance, give me that chance, give me that

What will you say when they come to take us away
Heroes of villains won't get us anywhere
What will you say when they come to take us away
Heroes of villains won't get us anywhere

The last international playboy, no hero of mine
If ever there was a reason for a communist revolution
Ladies and gentlemen I give you Paris Hilton
These wankers drive BMW's get club VIP
The idiot is worshipped
I've told you once, I'll tell you again
There's no such thing as a good dealer
Give me that chance, give me that chance, give me that

What will you say when they come to take us away
Heroes of villains won't get us anywhere




What will you say when they come to take us away
Heroes of villains won't get us anywhere

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Heroes of Villains" by Johnny Panic are a commentary on the societal worship of figures who are often seen as antiheroes or outright villains. The opening lines lament the invasion of wealthy, entitled individuals such as Ronnie and Regie Kray, whose reputation for violence and criminal behavior has brought shame to their community. The singer begs for a chance to make his own way and escape their influence. However, he recognizes that the allure of fame and power, even if gained through less-than-honorable means, can be difficult to resist.


The song's later verses expand on this theme, drawing comparisons between various notorious figures and the mass appeal they hold. The reference to the "Indian" suggests the romanticized portrayal of cowboys as heroic figures in the history of the American West — despite the brutal oppression and displacement of indigenous peoples. The lyrics also call out contemporary "heroes" such as Chopper Read and Paris Hilton, whose infamy has garnered them widespread media attention, as well as the wealthy elite who are often seen as above the law. Throughout, the singer insists that these figures are not worth emulating, and that real change can only come from rejecting their values and striving for personal integrity.


Line by Line Meaning

Here they come to take us away From holiday homes in St. Tropez Have names like Ronnie and Regie Kray They only bring my town its shame Give me that chance, give me that chance, give me that
The powerful elites are coming to take away the common people from their tranquil holidays in St. Tropez; they are like notorious figures Ronnie and Regie Kray who only tarnish the reputation of the town. The singer of the song pleads for a chance to stand up against these figures.


What will you say when they come to take us away Heroes of villains won't get us anywhere What will you say when they come to take us away Heroes of villains won't get us anywhere
The singer questions the effectiveness of glorifying either heroes or villains when the common people's freedom and rights are at stake.


I'll tell you how the west was won The Indian he had no gun And cowboys we all long to be Best sellers Chopper Read and me Give me that chance, give me that chance, give me that
The singer of the song reveals the reality of the 'West' which was won by violence and guns; all the while people look up to cowboys and notorious figures such as Chopper Read. They are willing to take a stand against the prevalent notion and asks for a chance to change things.


The last international playboy, no hero of mine If ever there was a reason for a communist revolution Ladies and gentlemen I give you Paris Hilton These wankers drive BMW's get club VIP The idiot is worshipped I've told you once, I'll tell you again There's no such thing as a good dealer Give me that chance, give me that chance, give me that
The artist disapproves of the shallow values of society that celebrate men like Paris Hilton as 'international playboys' while people with BMWs are elevated in the social hierarchy. They see the blind worship of these characters and greed of dealers as fundamentally wrong and asks for a chance to change things.




Writer(s): Matthew Bryan, Sean Mannion, Robert Solly, Jonny Shock

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