Heroes
P.J.Proby Lyrics
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And you, you will be queen
Though nothing, will drive them away
We can beat them, just for one day
We can be heroes, just for one day
And you, you can be mean
And I, I'll drink all the time
Yes we're lovers, and that is that
Though nothing, will keep us together
We could steal time, just for one day
We can be heroes, forever and ever
What'd you say?
I, I wish you could swim
Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
Though nothing, nothing will keep us together
We can beat them, forever and ever
Oh we can be heroes, just for one day
I, I will be king
And you, you will be queen
Though nothing will drive them away
We can be heroes, just for one day
We can be us, just for one day
I, I can remember (I remember)
Standing, by the wall (by the wall)
And the guns, shot above our heads (over our heads)
And we kissed, as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall)
And the shame, was on the other side
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
We're nothing, and nothing will help us
Maybe we're lying, then you better not stay
But we could be safer, just for one day
Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-ohh, just for one day
The song "Heroes" by P.J.Proby is a beautifully written love song that speaks of two people who are in love but are facing difficult situations that might separate them. The lyrics suggest that they can overcome everything that comes their way just for one day, where they can be together, be each other's support, and face their hardships. The song talks about how nothing can keep them apart, and they can beat everything just for one day. The lyrics, "And you, you can be mean, and I,I'll drink all the time 'Cause we're lovers, and that is a fact. Yes, we're lovers, and that is that" convey that no matter what happens, they will be together, as they are each other's important part.
Moreover, the line "And the guns, shot above our heads (over our heads) And we kissed, as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall)" signifies the strength of their love, as they are kissing, while there are guns firing above them, and they perceive themselves as heroes, fearless together. The song's positive message is that even though we face difficulties in life, we can always find solace for a short time and be each other's heroes.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I will be king
I have ambitions of great power
And you, you will be queen
You will stand by me as my partner and equal
Though nothing, will drive them away
No external force can separate us
We can beat them, just for one day
We will triumph over our enemies, if only for a short time
We can be heroes, just for one day
We may not be powerful all the time, but we can achieve greatness when the situation calls for it
And you, you can be mean
You have a darker side that can come out when the need arises
And I, I'll drink all the time
I have my own way of coping with stress and challenges
'Cause we're lovers, and that is a fact
We have an unbreakable bond based on love
Yes we're lovers, and that is that
Our relationship is not up for debate
Though nothing, will keep us together
Even if external factors pull us apart, we will always find a way back to each other
We could steal time, just for one day
We can find moments of happiness together, despite obstacles and challenges
We can be heroes, forever and ever
Our greatness can last forever in people's memories, even if we are not always powerful in reality
What'd you say?
Do you agree with me?
I, I wish you could swim
I have a desire for you to have new skills and capabilities
Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
I have a specific idea in mind of what you could be like
And we kissed, as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall)
Even in the midst of danger and chaos, our love gives us strength
And the shame, was on the other side
Even if others view our relationship as shameful, we are proud of it
We're nothing, and nothing will help us
We may be weak and insignificant, but we can still find moments of greatness if we work together
Maybe we're lying, then you better not stay
If our relationship is built on false pretenses, it is better to leave now
But we could be safer, just for one day
Even if our relationship is not perfect, we can find comfort and security in each other for a short time
Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-ohh, just for one day
We may not have a perfect forever, but we can find moments of bliss in this one day
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, TINTORETTO MUSIC
Written by: BRIAN PETER GEORGE ENO, DAVID BOWIE
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