Heroine
Sinéad O'Connor Lyrics


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Afraid, but you will not run
Alone, thy will be done
Confessed, but you still feel the shame
Bring me into your arms again
Heroine
Heroine
Heroine
Heroine
Touch these eyes with a broken smile
Touch my mouth with your furrowed brow
With my heart feel my shame
Lead me into rest again
Heroine
Heroine
Heroine
Heroine
The night is long,
But the day will come
With promises were the chosen one
Soak the sea
Sweet tastering
Fall tonight into my arms again
Heroine
Heroine
Heroine
Heroine
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sinéad O'Connor's song Heroine depict a sense of vulnerability and a struggle with shame. The main character in the song appears to be experiencing guilt or shame about something, and although they have confessed, they still feel the weight of their actions. They seek comfort in the arms of another person, who is referred to as "Heroine." However, Heroine is not portrayed as a savior in the traditional sense. Rather, Heroine is someone who provides a sense of safety and acceptance that is desperately needed.


The lines "Touch these eyes with a broken smile, touch my mouth with your furrowed brow" create a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. The main character is seeking physical touch and emotional support from Heroine. The repeated refrain of "Heroine" gives the impression that Heroine is almost mythical or larger-than-life figure, someone powerful enough to help the main character overcome their shame.


The song seems to be about seeking comfort and acceptance in the face of shame and guilt. The main character is struggling with their emotions and looking for a way to feel okay again. The repeated refrain of "Heroine" creates a sense of urgency and desperation, as though the main character knows that they need Heroine in order to find peace.


Line by Line Meaning

Afraid, but you will not run
Despite feeling scared, you won't abandon this situation


Alone, thy will be done
You may be isolated, but you will endure


Confessed, but you still feel the shame
You have admitted your fault, but the guilt persists


Bring me into your arms again
I want to feel comforted by you once more


Heroine
You are my savior


Touch these eyes with a broken smile
Your smile is fake, as if you're trying to hide pain


Touch my mouth with your furrowed brow
Your troubled expression makes me worry


With my heart feel my shame
You can sense the pain I'm feeling inside


Lead me into rest again
Guide me back to a state of peace


The night is long,
This difficult time will feel like it lasts forever


But the day will come
Eventually things will get better


With promises were the chosen one
Hopeful words make us feel like we've been chosen for greatness


Soak the sea
Face a daunting task with strength and courage


Sweet tastering
Life can have moments of sweetness


Fall tonight into my arms again
Let me comfort you through the darkness


The night is long
This difficult time will feel like it lasts forever


But the day will come
Eventually things will get better


Soak the sea
Face a daunting task with strength and courage


Sweet tastering
Life can have moments of sweetness


Fall the night into the light of day
Overcome the darkness and emerge into the light of a new day




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SINEAD O'CONNOR, DAVID EVANS

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Comments from YouTube:

Stephen Demmer

I'm a huge fan of Sinead and U2, so here I am.

Mike F.

Why does this sound so full, unlike many others youtube versions, like I remember it from 86'? I don't know anything about how this stuff is done. But thank you for doing this video so well.

Rich Wieber

Great tune

Alain Nolens

Very nice song, directly from heart !!!...I love...<3 <3 <3

Anders Flodegård

U2+ O"Connor= Brilliant!!

kurtzcol

the woman can sing a beautiful song

Gil Reed

The best track......the.movie...Captive...is amazing...

Paddy Theosophist

Bring me into your arms again~Heroin(e)

tempocomet600

good sound quality

dtz jones

i thought the guitar was to loud drowing out her beautiful voicexx

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