Heroine
Michael Brook / The Edge Lyrics

In “Heroine,” Michael Brook and The Edge sing about being afraid and feeling ashamed, but finding comfort and strength in someone else’s arms. The repeated refrain of “Heroine” can have multiple meanings - it can be interpreted as a reference to the drug, heroin, or as a metaphor for a person who saves someone else from their distress. The lyrics, “Confessed, but you still feel the shame / Bring me into your arms again” suggest the singer’s struggle with guilt, but also the desire for comfort from their partner or savior figure. The lines “Touch these eyes with a broken smile / Touch my mouth with your furrowed brow” seem to convey a sense of vulnerability and intimacy, while the final lines suggest hope for a brighter future: "The night is long / But the day will come / With promises were the chosen one / Soak the sea / Sweet tastering / Fall the night into the light of day."

There is an ambiguity in the lyrics of “Heroine” that can be interpreted in different ways by different listeners. Some see it as a direct reference to drug addiction, while others see it as a more abstract depiction of emotional addiction or dependency. The use of the word “confessed” suggests a religious connotation, which could suggest a struggle to reconcile past wrongs or sins. The repetition of the word “heroine” throughout the song creates a hypnotic effect, emphasizing the sense of longing and desperation conveyed in the lyrics.