Juliette L. Lewis (born June 21, 1973) is an Oscar nominated American actre… Read Full Bio ↴Juliette L. Lewis (born June 21, 1973) is an Oscar nominated American actress and musician. She was born in Los Angeles, California. Her father is actor Geoffrey Lewis and her mother, Glenis Duggan, is a graphic designer. She wanted to act since she was six years old, and got her start in TV at the age of twelve. She is a member of the Church of Scientology.

Lewis has appeared in over forty films and made-for-TV movies. She has also appeared in a GAP commercial which she was dancing with Daft Punk to the tune of the song "Digital Love". She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1992 for Cape Fear. She received an Emmy nomination for her performance in My Louisiana Sky in 2001.

Lewis has also launched a career as a solo singer and musician, leading a group called Juliette and the Licks which has released a number of recordings. She is working with rock songwriter Linda Perry, among others. Lewis has also appeared on three tracks by Rock-techno group The Prodigy's 2004 CD "Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned" (Spitfire, Get Up Get Off and Hot Ride). She is in the H.I.M. video for "Buried Alive By Love".

As of 2005, Lewis is one of sixteen stars who had been Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher or his crew members but refused to air it on MTV. Lewis dated actor Brad Pitt for several years and co-starred with him in the movies Kalifornia and Too Young to Die?. She married professional skateboarder Steve Berra in 1999, but is now divorced.

Her latest album Terra Incognita was produced by Mars Volta guitarist Omar Rodriguez Lopez

Hello Hero
Juliette Lewis Lyrics

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Ready?
Hello Hero your coming for me
Like a wounded soldier,
Out on view
With your sheltered eyes,
And heart on heels
You got me trippin,
Down the street

Before I knew your name,
I could see your face, there
I'm bulletproof,
So full graves
Yeah...
Tell me who tell me who
Tell me tell who you are?
Tell me what tell me what
Tell me tell me what you want?
You got that sweet love there,
Keeps my heart from beating baby
I'm been dragging all across the ground
Hello Hero are you packing here?
Back from the dark,
Without skipping a beat
I'm a woman in danger,
Full of heat
Want to pull your sugar,
To be relieved
Before I knew your name,
I could see your face, there
I'm bulletproof,
So full graves
Yeah...
Tell me who tell me who
Tell me tell who you are?
Tell me what tell me what
Tell me tell me what you want?
You got that sweet love there,
Keeps my heart from beating baby
I'm been dragging all across the ground
I've been reading you,
Like a terecard
With a lover's face,
You got pulled so hard
I can see my name,
Written across your chest
In permanent ink,
You never wipe out
Fate don't wait,
Never comes to late,
Like a busted lark,
Break the gate
Like broken glass through a window pane
I feel so fast,
But what's your name?
There's nowhere to go,
Nowhere to go,
Now the polls feel slow
Now that you don't know,
Your my hero...
Tell me who tell me who
Tell me tell who you are?
Tell me what tell me what
Tell me tell me what you want?
You got that sweet love there,
Keeps my heart from beating baby
I'm been dragging all across the ground
Tell me who tell me who
Tell me tell who you are?
Tell me what tell me what
Tell me tell me what you want?
You got that sweet love there,

Keeps my heart from beating baby
I'm been dragging all across the ground

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Juliette Lewis’s “Hello Hero” tell the story of a woman who is intrigued by and drawn to a man who she refers to as her hero. From the very first line, Lewis sets the scene by describing the man as a “wounded soldier,” suggesting that he may be battling his own personal demons. Despite this, the woman is attracted to him and she feels as if she is bulletproof and invincible when she is with him. She is clearly infatuated with him and wants to know more about who he is and what he wants from her.

As the song progresses, the woman becomes more and more enamored with the man, even though she acknowledges that she is in danger. She describes herself as being “full of heat” and wanting to “pull [his] sugar” to be relieved. The lyrics, particularly in the chorus, reveal that the woman is interested in getting to know the man better and finding out more about his intentions towards her. Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and desperation in the woman’s voice, as if she is pleading with her hero to reveal himself fully to her.

Overall, “Hello Hero” is a song about attraction, infatuation, and the desire to connect with someone on a deeper level. The lyrics suggest that the relationship between the two people may not be entirely healthy, but the woman in the song is still willing to take a risk and explore her feelings for her hero.

Line by Line Meaning

Hello Hero your coming for me Like a wounded soldier, Out on view With your sheltered eyes, And heart on heels You got me trippin, Down the street
The singer sees the person approaching her like a soldier who is wounded and exposed to danger. The person has a kind and caring nature and the singer is infatuated with them.

Before I knew your name, I could see your face, there I'm bulletproof, So full graves
The singer is so taken with this person that she is willing to risk heartbreak and even death for them, without even knowing their name.

Tell me who tell me who Tell me tell who you are? Tell me what tell me what Tell me tell me what you want? You got that sweet love there, Keeps my heart from beating baby I'm been dragging all across the ground
The singer wants to know more about this person and what they want from her, as their love has ensnared her and made her feel both vulnerable and hopeful.

Back from the dark, Without skipping a beat I'm a woman in danger, Full of heat Want to pull your sugar, To be relieved
The person has returned from a difficult time and the singer is excited to be with them, even though she recognizes the risks. She is attracted to their energy and wants to be with them physically.

I've been reading you, Like a terecard With a lover's face, You got pulled so hard I can see my name, Written across your chest In permanent ink, You never wipe out
The singer has been studying the person, analyzing their emotions and picking up on their subtle signals. She believes that they are equally attracted to her and that their feelings for her will never fade.

Fate don't wait, Never comes to late, Like a busted lark, Break the gate Like broken glass through a window pane I feel so fast, But what's your name?
The singer feels that destiny has brought them together and that they can't waste any more time. She wants to break through any barriers that are preventing them from being together, but she still doesn't even know the person's name.

There's nowhere to go, Nowhere to go, Now the polls feel slow Now that you don't know, Your my hero...
The singer feels that she has nowhere else to turn and that time is moving at a snail's pace without this person. She sees them as her savior and wants to be with them no matter what.

Tell me who tell me who Tell me tell who you are? Tell me what tell me what Tell me tell me what you want? You got that sweet love there, Keeps my heart from beating baby I'm been dragging all across the ground
The singer repeats her desire to know more about the person and what they want from her. She recognizes that their love is powerful and has a hold on her heart, even if it's causing her pain and confusion.

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