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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 lyrics to P J Proby's song Heroes are a testament to the power of love in times of adversity. The song begins with the singer asserting that he and his lover will be king and queen for a day, and nothing will drive them away. They can beat their detractors for a day and be heroes. The idea of being heroes is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the significance of this one day in which they can be together and transcend the conflicts that threaten their love.
The lyrics also acknowledge the reality that their love may not endure beyond this day. The idea of stealing time is repeated, suggesting that they are aware of the fleeting nature of their happiness. Nevertheless, they want to make the most of it and be heroes "forever and ever." The bridge of the song shifts to the singer wishing his lover could swim like dolphins, highlighting the beauty and freedom of nature.
The climax of the song is the memory of the singer and his lover kissing as gunfire erupted above their heads. This memory represents a moment of pure joy in the midst of danger and chaos, and they could beat their enemies and be heroes for one day. The repetition of the phrase "We can be heroes" throughout the song emphasizes the transformative power of love and its ability to make us feel invincible, even if only for a day.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I will be king
I want to be in control and dominate
And you, you will be queen
You will be my partner, and we'll rule together
Though nothing, will drive them away
No obstacle or challenge can stop us from achieving our goals
We can beat them, just for one day
We can overcome any adversaries temporarily to succeed for a short period of time
We can be heroes, just for one day
We have the potential to achieve greatness and do good deeds for others, even if it's temporary
And you, you can be mean
You have the power to be cruel and ruthless
And I, I'll drink all the time
I'll indulge in harmful habits to escape reality
'Cause we're lovers, and that is a fact
Our connection is genuine and undeniable
Yes we're lovers, and that is that
Our relationship is settled, and there's nothing that will change it
Though nothing, will keep us together
There's no guarantee that our relationship will last forever
We could steal time, just for one day
We can create happy memories and share special moments even if it's temporary
We can be heroes, forever and ever
We can be remembered as heroic individuals long after we're gone
What'd you say?
Do you agree with me?
I, I wish you could swim
I wish you had the freedom and ability to do anything you want without any limitation
Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
Like these creatures that are graceful and unrestricted
And we kissed, as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall)
We had complete trust and freedom to express our love
And the shame, was on the other side
We didn't feel guilty or ashamed of our actions unlike our adversaries
We can be heroes
We can do something of great value and help others
We're nothing, and nothing will help us
We're insignificant and helpless in the grand scheme of things
Maybe we're lying, then you better not stay
We might be hiding the truth, and if you don't want to be deceived, you should leave
But we could be safer, just for one day
We could experience a sense of security and protection even if it's temporary
Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-ohh, just for one day
We're only asking for a short period of time to fulfill our dreams and aspirations
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Peter George Eno, David Bowie
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