Sayer launched his career in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s, and became a top singles and album act on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s. His first seven hit singles in the United Kingdom all reached the Top 10 – a feat first registered by his first manager, Adam Faith. His songs have been sung by other notable artists, including Cliff Richard ("Dreamin'").
Heroes
Leo Sayer Lyrics
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That you left behind
I sold 'em my mind for nickels and dimes
I must have been blind
I search for the cause
That has no reward
I've tried to move on
Can't get it back
No, I can't get it back
I'm always reaching for the right track
Where has it gone why can't I get it back
Where have my heroes gone
I've no-one to hold on to
I'm out here standing on a landslide
I'm out here falling through a paper sky
Where have my heroes gone
I've nothing to hold onto
Lost in a daze
I'll never erase
When radio waves
Would take us away
On dreams that we've made
Like an old song
I just don't belong
But I try to be strong
So let the music roll on
We can't get it back
Yes, I can't get it back
I'm always listening for the right track
And when it's gone I want to play it back
Where have my heroes gone
I've no-one left to hold on to
I'm out here standing on a landslide
I'm out here falling through a paper sky
Where have my heroes gone
I've no one left to hold on to, oh
(Don't let those heroes die
Their songs have changed our lives
They came they saw
They conquered all
Don't let them die
And say goodbye
Am I always searching for the right track
Where have they have gone
Why can't I get it back
Where have my heroes gone
I've no-one left to hold on to
I'm out here standing on a landslide
I'm out here falling through a paper sky
Where have my heroes gone
I've no one left to hold on to
They're gone
(Don't let those heroes die
Their songs have changed our lives
They came they saw
They conquered all
Don't let them die
And say goodbye)
The lyrics of Leo Sayer's song "Heroes" convey a sense of loss and longing for a past that seems to be irretrievable. The singer reflects on the times he lived in and the heroes that inspired him, but now he feels that he is left behind and disconnected from the present. He feels that he has sold his mind for "nickels and dimes," suggesting that he has compromised his principles or artistic vision for commercial success. He searches for a cause that has no reward, implying that he is struggling to find meaning or purpose in his life. His lament about his lost heroes and a vanished inspiration suggests he has been left feeling like he is "falling through a paper sky."
The chorus "Where have my heroes gone?" is a poignant reflection on the impermanence of life and art. The singer is asking where his inspirations have gone because he feels abandoned and disconnected. He longs to relive the moments when he lost himself in the music, but he can't seem to find the right track. The poignant lyrics, melody and Leo Sayer's soulful delivery all add up to an evocative reflection on the way in which we lose pieces of ourselves over time.
Line by Line Meaning
I live in the times
I exist in the present day and age
That you left behind
But the way of life you experienced no longer exists
I sold 'em my mind for nickels and dimes
I gave away my thoughts for little money
I must have been blind
I lacked awareness and didn't realize what I was doing
I search for the cause
I am looking for something meaningful
That has no reward
But it doesn't seem to have any positive impact
I've tried to move on
I attempted to start a new phase
But everyone's gone on and I
But everyone has moved on without me
Can't get it back
I can't seem to revive the past happiness
No, I can't get it back
No, it's not possible to bring it back
I'm always reaching for the right track
I'm consistently looking for the appropriate direction
Where has it gone why can't I get it back
Where did it go and why can't it be rekindled?
Where have my heroes gone
Where are the people I admired?
I've no-one to hold on to
There's no one there for me to rely on
I'm out here standing on a landslide
I'm subject to losing everything I have
I'm out here falling through a paper sky
I'm adrift in emptiness like a paper-thin sky
Lost in a daze
Feeling disorientated and unclear
I'll never erase
But I can't dismiss it from my thoughts
When radio waves
During times of the radio's popularity
Would take us away
Music can distract from everyday life
On dreams that we've made
Based on our visions and imaginations
Like an old song
As familiar as a vintage tune
I just don't belong
Because I feel out of place
But I try to be strong
But I persevere
So let the music roll on
The music shall persist
Yes, I can't get it back
No, I'm unable to retrieve it
I'm always listening for the right track
I'm constantly waiting for the correct path
And when it's gone I want to play it back
And when it exits, I want it back
They're gone
The people I revered are no more
Their songs have changed our lives
Their music has had a profound impact on us
They came they saw
They arrived and made an impact
They conquered all
They triumphed over everything
Don't let them die
Don't forget them
And say goodbye
And let them be lost forever
Am I always searching for the right track
Do I consistently search for the correct path?
Where they have gone
Where did they go?
Why can't I get it back
Why is it impossible to retrieve it?
I've nothing to hold onto
I lack anything to grasp onto
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID A. COURTNEY, LEO SAYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tyrone peterson
on Leo Sayer - I Pull My Blue Jeans On
Nice song