Heroes
Motörhead Lyrics
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Look over on the right
There's nothing you can see out there
But this ain't no fair fight
A lot of people dying, men driven raving mad
They scream out there for hours
And it makes you feel real bad
Nobody wants to be here
Nobody wants to fall
Fools, fools
But no-one walks away from here
Backs to the wall
Stand your ground and fight
You know that our cause is right
We are the ones whose hope has gone
Hold and stand fast, stand and do your best
Stand and face your test
Until you fall, you must obey the call
For we are the last
Do you understand how you become a fighting man?
You must be hard as nails
And kill with sword and hand
You march on our command
You fight until the death
You fight till life runs out of you and you draw your final breath
Heroes, heroes
We must hold them on the line
They must not advance
Fools, fools
So if you would be legends, boys
This is your chance
Stand your ground and fight
You know that our cause is right
We are the ones whose hope has gone
Hold and stand fast
Stand and do your best
Stand and face your test
Until you fall, you must obey the call
For we are the last
One day men will look back here
To see the bloody day
When we stood at the edge and fought
And no-one ran away
The story will get bigger
As it's handed down the years
And so pass into legend
To tell what happened here
Heroes, heroes
You know we can't win here
But we must not run
Fools, fools
Now get yourselves ready
For the last attack comes
Stand your ground and fight (stand before the world)
You know that our cause is right (we are standing here)
We are the ones whose hope has gone (we will stand forever)
Hold and stand fast
Stand and do your best (we will not back down)
Stand and face your test (even till we die)
Until you fall, you must obey the call
'Cause we are the last
This song, Heroes, by Motörhead, is about bravery and courage in the face of almost certain defeat. It describes a hopeless situation where soldiers are fighting a losing battle, but they still choose to stand their ground and fight until the end. The lyrics encourage the soldiers to become heroes by refusing to surrender and to die fighting for what they believe in, even though they know it might mean their own demise. The repeated use of the words "heroes" and "fools" conveys the idea that there is a fine line between bravery and stupidity and that these soldiers are risking everything for a cause that they believe in.
The lyrics also suggest that the soldiers' bravery will be remembered and passed down through the generations, becoming part of a larger story that will be told and retold over time. The song ends with one final call to stand and fight until the last, acknowledging that while the cause may be lost, their bravery will never be forgotten.
Line by Line Meaning
Look over on your left
Take a look to your left side and observe whatever is present there.
Look over on the right
Take a look to your right side and observe whatever is present there.
There's nothing you can see out there
The view all around you looks empty or devoid of anything significant.
But this ain't no fair fight
Despite the lack of visible competitors or opponents, the situation is not equal or just for one party.
A lot of people dying, men driven raving mad
Many people are losing their lives in this conflict, and others are being pushed towards insanity due to the traumatic experiences.
They scream out there for hours
People are screaming or shouting loudly, and this may continue for long durations.
And it makes you feel real bad
All the distressing sounds and sights happening around are causing discomfort or unease within the listener or observer.
Heroes, heroes
The people who are willing to fight and face challenges in this difficult situation with courage and determination are the true heroes of this tale.
Nobody wants to be here
No one desires to be in this place or situation, but they are still fighting relentlessly.
Nobody wants to fall
Nobody wishes to be defeated or lose in this stuggle.
Fools, fools
The people who choose to waive or run away from the fight are depicted as foolish or cowardly here.
But no-one walks away from here
The situation is so dire, that no one has the option to leave or escape from it.
Backs to the wall
The fighters are in a challenging or difficult position in the conflict, with their backs literally against a wall or figuratively with no option left.
Stand your ground and fight
The heroes are encouraged to remain firm and hold their position, and fight or engage in battle with all their might.
You know that our cause is right
The fighters are confident that the purpose or goal of their fight is just and correct.
We are the ones whose hope has gone
The fighters themselves may have lost hope or confidence, but they still choose to fight as it is necessary.
Hold and stand fast
The heroes are urged to grip their position and remain steadfast.
Stand and do your best
They are challenged to stand tall and give their all in the fight.
Stand and face your test
The challenges posed by the enemies must be faced bravely and without fear.
Until you fall, you must obey the call
As long as they can keep fighting, they have a responsibility to answer the call and engage in the fight.
For we are the last
The heroes feel that they are the final wall or line of defense in this conflict, and they must not fall.
Do you understand how you become a fighting man?
The listener is being queried if they comprehend the path or ideology needed to become a warrior or fighter.
You must be hard as nails
The toughest physical and mental attributes are required to become a fighter.
And kill with sword and hand
The ability and willingness to use weapons and one's own strength to cause harm or death to the enemies is needed in a fighter.
You march on our command
The commands or orders of the leader or commanders must be followed and implemented.
You fight until the death
The fight may only end with the death of one or both parties, and the heroes may not back away from this fact.
You fight till life runs out of you and you draw your final breath
The heroes must fight till the very end, no matter what the cost, until they draw their last breath.
We must hold them on the line
It is essential to prevent the enemy from advancing or making any progress forward.
They must not advance
The progress of the enemy must be stopped at all costs.
So if you would be legends, boys, this is your chance
The heroes are addressing the young lads who listen to this story and telling them that they have an opportunity to become heroes themselves.
One day men will look back here
In the future, people may look back at the conflict and the heroes who fought in it.
To see the bloody day
They will recognize how brutal and severe the situation was, with bloodshed and violence everywhere.
When we stood at the edge and fought
The heroes will be remembered for their brave and resolute stance on the brink of defeat and destruction.
And no-one ran away
Everyone who was here fought to the end and did not run or surrender.
The story will get bigger
As time passes, the legend of the heroes will become exaggerated and magnified, and people will call them legendary.
As it's handed down the years
The story will continue to be recounted and passed down from generation to generation.
And so pass into legend
The story may achieve mythical and enduring status or fame over time and become a permanent part of history.
To tell what happened here
The whole story of this conflict and the heroes who fought in it must be told and remembered for future generations.
You know we can't win here
The heroes are aware that victory may not be possible in this battle.
But we must not run
Despite this realization, they must continue to fight bravely and never flee or back down.
Now get yourselves ready
The heroes are ready to face the last and potentially deadliest wave of the enemy.
For the last attack comes
This final assault may be the most challenging, but the heroes must face it head-on.
Stand your ground and fight (stand before the world)
This repetition emphasizes standing firm and being ready to take on the fight, no matter the challenge.
You know that our cause is right (we are standing here)
Once again, the heroes remind themselves of their moral path and their unwavering stance.
We are the ones whose hope has gone (we will stand forever)
Although they may be feeling hopeless or dejected, they choose to stand till the end and never give up.
Hold and stand fast
A repetition of an earlier statement, once again urging the heroes to stay strong and unmoving.
Stand and do your best (we will not back down)
A reaffirmation of their determination and resolve to fight till the end.
Stand and face your test (even till we die)
Accept the challenges and hurdles of the battle, and be ready for death if it comes.
Until you fall, you must obey the call ('Cause we are the last)
The heroes must fight till their final breaths, and they remain the last and only hope for survival.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Philip Anthony Campbell, Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou, Ian Fraser Kilmister
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@CGRile-eb6yt
Dr. Gangrene - Physician of Fright
Oh You Sir!!!
Sound like my kind of character...
Yes..yes I agree
Bravo comment
I think this song is my reason for living at the moment
It is asskicking lightening
To my Core
The rest of my life
Is at present
A friggin David Cronenburg Movie
Are you an MD..in real life?
Cuz what I could share would
Most likely stop you in your tracks
Hey
Thanks Doctor
Love
T
@kurtbarlow9402
I should like to read to you a short passage from the Book of Kilmister.....
And on the 8th day, Lemmy created Slayer. (He had a gig on the 9th, and needed an opening band) And He was pleased, for He saw that it was good.
Here ends today's lesson.
MOTORHEAD
FOREVER
Sincerely,
MHB#1204
@TheJovi1972
[Chorus]
I, I will be king
And you, shall be my queen
Though nothing, will never drive them away
But we can beat them, forever and ever
Cause we can be heroes, just for one day
[Verse 1]
And you, you are insane
And I, I am the same
Cause we're lovers, and that is the truth
Yes we're lovers, and we're in that booth
[Refrain]
Though nothing, will keep us together
We could stop time, forever and ever
We can be heroes
What d'you say?
[Verse 3]
I, I can remember (I remember)
Standing, by the wall (by the wall)
And the guns, were all ready to fire (ready to fire)
And we kissed, as though we never can fall (never can fall)
[Refrain]
And the shame, was on another city
Oh we can beat them, forever and ever
Then we could be heroes, just for one day
We can be heroes, we can be heroes
We can be heroes, just for one day
We can be heroes
@blackphoto4483
I, I will be king
And you shall be my queen
Though nothing could ever drive them away
Oh we can beat them, forever and ever
'Cause we can be heroes, just for one day
And you, you're insane
And I, I'm the same
'Cause we're lovers, and that is the truth
Yes, we're lovers, and we're in that booth
Though nothing will keep us together
We could stop time, forever and ever
'Cause we can be heroes, what'd you say?
I, I can remember (I remember)
Standing, by the wall (by the wall)
And the guns, were all ready to fire (ready to fire)
And we kissed, as though we never could fall (never could fall)
And the shame, was on the violent city
Oh, we can beat them, forever and ever
Then we could be heroes, just for one day
We can be heroes
We can be heroes
We can be heroes
Just for one day!
@xxsnakexx70
Dear People of the Future, this is what a rock star was.
@alvingomes9476
yes
@mthorntonwolfe
Dear people of Today, this is what a whiskey drinkin', gun slingin', bad ass, motherfuckin' Rockstar was.
@hsdgfasdg5646
And always will be
@jorgmewitz2581
valentin szilagyi so true
@harrybrown7745
This is a great comment
@MrJSyer
I'm drinking to Lemmy and Bowie. They were heroes for more than one day. Cheers!
@guillermozamudio6293
Cheers mi fine Friend
@Flashwulfpoker
"Prost" from Germany ....For Lemmy and David !!! ....Whisky for all ^^
@habitsneeze146
Well said,Sir!