Heroes
The X Factor Finalists 2010 Lyrics

I, I will be king
The singer wants to be in a position of power and control others.

And you, you will be queen
The person being addressed will be royalty alongside the singer.

Though nothing will drive them away
There may be threats, but nothing will separate the singer and the other person.

We can beat them, just for one day
The artist and the other person will rise above those who oppose them for a brief amount of time.

We can be heroes, just for one day
For one day, the artist and the other person can be admired and respected as heroes.

And you, you can be mean
The other person is capable of cruelty.

And I, I'll drink all the time
The singer has a drinking problem.

'Cause we're lovers, and that is a fact
The artist and the other person are in a romantic relationship.

Yes we're lovers, and that is that
Their love is definite and unquestionable.

Though nothing will keep us together
Despite any obstacles, they will remain strong as a couple.

We could steal time just for one day
For a brief moment, they can take time for themselves.

We can be heroes for ever and ever
As heroes, they can remain legendary forever.

What d'you say?
The singer asks the other person if they agree.

I, I wish you could swim
The singer would like the other person to have a certain skill.

Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
The person being addressed should have the ability to swim in a graceful manner.

Though nothing, nothing will keep us together
No obstacle will separate the artist and the other person.

We can beat them, for ever and ever
They can triumph over any opposition.

Oh we can be Heroes, just for one day
They can be heroic for one day.

I, I will be king
The singer repeats their desire to be a leader.

And you, you will be queen
The other person will be royalty again.

Though nothing will drive them away
No obstacle is insurmountable to them.

We can be Heroes, just for one day
They can be heroes for a brief amount of time.

We can be us, just for one day
The singer and the person being addressed can be themselves without any issues.

I, I can remember (I remember)
The artist recalls a specific memory.

Standing, by the wall (by the wall)
They were next to a wall during this particular memory.

And the guns, shot above our heads (over our heads)
There was the sound of gunfire near them.

And we kissed, as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall)
Despite certain danger, the singer and the other person shared a kiss.

And the shame, was on the other side
Any shame during the situation was not on the artist or the other person.

Oh we can beat them, for ever and ever
They can overcome any obstacle.

Then we could be Heroes, just for one day
They can be heroes for one day.

We can be Heroes
The singer reiterates their desire to be a hero.

We can be Heroes
Repeating the previous line.

We can be Heroes
Still affirming their desire to be heroes.

Just for one day
It will only last for one day.

We're nothing, and nothing will help us
Despite their lack of resources, nothing will stop them.

Maybe we're lying, then you better not stay
If they are lying, then the person being addressed should leave.

But we could be safer, just for one day
For one day, they can be safer and happier than they have been.