In 2019, Cooper, Depp, and Perry resurrected the project for album number two. Rise included the single "Who's Laughing Now" along with covers of songs by David Bowie and Johnny Thunders, as well as guests Jeff Beck and John Waters on "Welcome to Bushwackers."
~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Heroes
The Hollywood Vampires Lyrics
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Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
Though nothing will keep us together
Oh, we can beat them, forever and ever
Then we could be heroes, just for one day
I, I will be king
Though nothing, nothing will drive us 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
Watcha say?
We can be heroes
We can be heroes
We can be heroes
We can be heroes, just for one day
The Hollywood Vampires' song "Heroes" is a cover of the iconic track originally released by David Bowie in 1977. The song is an ode to the idea of heroes, the courage and bravery that they represent, and how they can inspire us to fight against all odds. The opening lines - "I, I wish I could swim like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim" - suggests a longing for freedom and the ability to escape limitations. The song then goes on to explore how nothing can keep people apart, and how we can be heroes, if only for one day.
The chorus's repetition of "Then we could be heroes, just for one day" brings together the nostalgic memory of past experiences with the realization that even in the face of adversity, there are opportunities to be a hero. The second verse speaks about being able to remember standing "by the wall" and the gunshots above their heads, yet despite any shame and fear, they were able to kiss as though nothing could bring them down. This feeling of invincibility and the idea that love can conquer fear is an ode to the power of being heroes, even for a fleeting moment.
Overall, the Hollywood Vampires' version of "Heroes" captures the original sentiment of the song, but with a darker, more rock-infused edge. The lyrics are a reminder that no matter how difficult life may seem, it's always possible to be a hero, even for just one day.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I wish I could swim
The singer wishes they had the freedom and ease of a dolphin's movement in the water.
Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
The singer imagines how carefree and uninhibited swimming like a dolphin could be.
Though nothing will keep us together
The singer acknowledges that it may be difficult to maintain a close relationship, but they are still hopeful.
Oh, we can beat them, forever and ever
Despite potential obstacles, the artist believes that they can overcome them and stay together.
Then we could be heroes, just for one day
The artist aspires to achieve greatness, if only for a short period of time.
I, I will be king
The singer envisions themselves as a powerful and respected leader.
And you, you will be queen
The singer imagines their partner as an equally important and influential figure.
Though nothing, nothing will drive us away
The artist is confident that nothing can break their bond and they will always be there for each other.
We can be heroes, just for one day
The artist relishes the idea of achieving greatness, even if it's only temporary.
I, I can remember (I remember)
The artist recalls a specific memory.
Standing, by the wall (by the wall)
The singer visualizes a specific location where the memory takes place.
And the guns shot above our heads (over our heads)
The artist and their partner were in a dangerous and possibly violent situation.
And we kissed, as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall)
Despite the danger around them, the singer and their partner shared a moment of love and fearlessness.
And the shame was on the other side
The singer believes that their actions were honorable and the wrongdoing was on their opponents' side.
Watcha say?
The singer asks their partner for confirmation or agreement.
We can be heroes
The artist reminds their partner of their combined ability to achieve greatness.
We can be heroes
The artist reinforces the idea that with their bond, they can accomplish great things.
We can be heroes
The singer repeats the line for emphasis and motivation.
We can be heroes, just for one day
The singer reiterates that their greatness may be fleeting, but it is still worth striving for.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Bluewater Music Corp., Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Actual Music, S.L.
Written by: Brian Peter George Eno, David Bowie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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OMG!!! I cant stop listening to this!...JOHNNY, THE WHOLE PLANET IS WITH YOU!
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