1) an English folk-rock gr… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) an English folk-rock group from Newcastle-upon-Tyne;
2) a Black Metal band from Volgograd, Russia;
3) a Pagan/Folk Black Metal from Solingen, Germany;
1) Lindisfarne were an English folk-rock group from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, formed in 1968. The original line up was Alan Hull, Ray Jackson, Ray Laidlaw, Rod Clements, and Simon Cowe.
The group released their debut Nicely out of Tune in 1970. Their second album, Fog on the Tyne, was produced by Bob Johnson, who had also worked with Bob Dylan, to whom Alan Hull was being compared at the time. Following their third album, Dingly Dell, the group split and Lindisfarne (Mark II) continued with new members, and produced a few more albums before disbanding in 1975, seemingly for good.
1978 saw the original group re-form, with the album Back and Fourth, and the hit single "Run for Home". This line-up continued for many years. New member Marty Craggs came in for the 1986 album Dance Your Life Away. Ray 'Jacka' Jackson eventualy left to work in London, and then Si Cowe left to run a brewery in Canada. Jackson now (2008) has a career as an artist, specialising in colourful paintings of buses, a passion since he was a boy. He also played the mandolin on Rod Stewart's "Maggie May".
The group celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary of performing at Newcastle City Hall in the summer of 1995. Less than six months later Hull died of a heart attack. There was a period of consolidation for the group, which decided to continue - going back to their folk roots, and new members Billy Mitchell, Dave Denholm and Ian Thompson. This line up continued for several years until the departure of Marty Craggs. After this the three remaining members continued to tour as an acoustic trio before calling it a day with a final gig on 17th May 2004.
2) a Black Metal band from Russia, Volgograd.
3) a Pagan/Folk Black Metal from Germany, Solingen.
Heroes
Lindisfarne Lyrics
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And to me everyone of them was a hero
standing in the cold cold morning light
every single one of them was a hero
standing up for their rights.
And don't let no-body tell you no different
no newspaper phoney or friend
you know the Heroes always beat the villians in the end.
With head held high and proud, stand up and sing it loud
no tin pot tyrant, no self-made giant,
nothing's gonna stop us now.
And the traitors who's heads were turned
and who's loyalty were misplaced
don't have to say one single word
'cos it's written all over their face
and the leader will come in the last
and the last will win the race.
And the order will all be changing
when the Heroes finally take their rightful place.
With head held high and proud, stand up and sing it loud
no tin pot tyrant, no crack-pot giant,
nothing's gonna stop us now.
One swallow don't make a summer
one battle don't win no war
one roll by the drummer
will soon settle the score
and the Heroes will come out fighting
like they've always done
shoulder to shoulder together,
line by line 'till the final victory is won.
Chorus:
With head held high and proud, stand up and sing it loud
no tin pot tyrant, no crack-pot giant,
nothing's gonna stop us now.
Heroes
in Lindisfarne's song "Heroes" is a tribute to all the people who have stood up for their rights, even in the face of extreme adversity. The song starts with the singer stating that every one of those people whom he had encountered was a hero, standing in the cold morning light, ready to fight for their rights. He then emphasizes that no one should be told otherwise by anyone, be it a newspaper or a phony friend, as in the end, the heroes will always triumph over the villains, and this will be written in the book of history. He also encourages people to stand up, to sing loud and proud, and to believe in themselves, as nothing can stop them now, no self-made giant or tin-pot tyrant.
The song continues with a deep insight into human nature, stating that those whose loyalty was misplaced and have betrayed the cause don't have to say a single word, as their faces reveal their true intentions. The singer then goes on to explain that leaders may come and go, but ultimately, it's the last person standing who will win the race, and in this case, the heroes will always take their rightful place. He concludes by stating that just as one swallow doesn't make a summer or one battle doesn't win a war, the heroes will come out fighting, like they always have, and will continue to do so until the final victory is won.
Line by Line Meaning
Hull
The location where the events of the song took place
And to me everyone of them was a hero
The singer admires everyone involved in the events as heroes
standing in the cold cold morning light
The events took place in the early morning in cold weather conditions
every single one of them was a hero
Reiteration of the artist's admiration for everyone involved
standing up for their rights.
The individuals were standing up to protect their rights
And don't let no-body tell you no different
Encouragement to ignore anyone who says otherwise
no newspaper phoney or friend
Assumes that even people that the singer knows personally may still try to deceive them, stands against such actions or beliefs
'cos when the book has finally been written
Refers to the final history book, when everything is known
you know the Heroes always beat the villians in the end.
The 'Heroes' have ultimately won against those harming them
With head held high and proud, stand up and sing it loud
Call for proud, confident behavior
no tin pot tyrant, no self-made giant,
No person, no matter how powerful, can stop the singer
nothing's gonna stop us now.
A message of determination in the face of obstacles
And the traitors who's heads were turned
Refers to individuals who betrayed the cause they were fighting for
and who's loyalty were misplaced
These individuals had misplaced loyalty and did not stand by their principles
don't have to say one single word
Their betrayal is evident without explanation
'cos it's written all over their face
Their guilt is evident in their facial expressions and demeanor
and the leader will come in the last
The eventual victory will be won by unexpected individuals
and the last will win the race.
The eventual winner and resolution will not be what anyone expects
And the order will all be changing
A message that the established order will be disrupted
when the Heroes finally take their rightful place.
When the 'Heroes' take power, things will shift for the better
no tin pot tyrant, no crack-pot giant,
Similar reiteration of not giving in to powerful individuals
nothing's gonna stop us now.
Same message as before, reiterated
One swallow don't make a summer
One small event does not indicate larger change
one battle don't win no war
Similarly, one victory does not ensure ultimate success
one roll by the drummer
Refers to the rhythm of the time and how it can dictate different courses of action
will soon settle the score
This particular event will determine who is victorious in the long run
and the Heroes will come out fighting
'Heroes' will continue to act in their own interests
like they've always done
This is not a new pattern of behavior, but an established one
shoulder to shoulder together,
Unity among the Heroes will lead to success
line by line 'till the final victory is won.
The 'Heroes' will work together until the end and achieve victory
With head held high and proud, stand up and sing it loud
Reiteration of the call for confidence and pride
no tin pot tyrant, no crack-pot giant,
Reiteration of not giving in to powerful individuals
nothing's gonna stop us now.
Reiteration of message of determination
Chorus:
Indicates the chorus section of the song
Contributed by London S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.