Heroes
The Wallflowers Lyrics

I, I will be king
I want to be powerful and in control

And you, you will be queen
You will be my partner and share in the power and control

Though nothing, will drive them away
No matter what obstacles we face, we will not give up

We can beat them, just for one day
We can overcome our challenges for a brief moment in time

We can be heroes, just for one day
Through our triumphs, we can be great role models for others, even if it only lasts a day

And you, you can be mean
You may not always be kind, but I accept and love you regardless

And I, I'll drink all the time
I may have a problem with alcohol, but it doesn't change our love for each other

'Cause we're lovers, and that is a fact
Our relationship is based on love, and that will never change

Yes we're lovers, and that is that
Our love is not up for debate or discussion

Though nothing, will keep us together
Despite any challenges we face in our relationship, we will work through them

We could steal time, just for one day
We could temporarily forget our problems and focus on our love for each other

We can be heroes, forever and ever
By overcoming our obstacles, we can inspire others and be role models for a long time

What'd you say?
Do you agree with me?

I, I wish you could swim
I wish you had the ability to thrive and survive in any situation

Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
Like these marine creatures that perfectly adapt to their environment

Though nothing, nothing will keep us together
Our love is stronger than any external factor that could break us apart

We can beat them, forever and ever
We can overcome any obstacle forever as long as we are together

Oh we can be heroes, just for one day
Our love is a unique and inspiring achievement even if only for a short while

Standing, by the wall (by the wall)
Referring to the Berlin Wall where two lovers are separated by a physical barrier and political oppression

And the guns, shot above our heads (over our heads)
The looming threat of violence only strengthens their love for each other

And we kissed, as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall)
Despite the dangerous circumstances, they share a tender moment where they couldn't fathom anything bad happening to their relationship

And the shame, was on the other side
The guilt and blame for their relationship struggles are placed on society and its oppressive systems

We're nothing, and nothing will help us
We may not have much, but our love is enough

Maybe we're lying, then you better not stay
We may have flaws and secrets, and if you cannot accept them, it's better to leave

But we could be safer, just for one day
Even if it's just temporary, our love provides a sense of safety and comfort

Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-ohh, just for one day
A repeated chorus emphasizing the temporary but powerful nature of their love