Heroes Stripped Mix
The X Factor Finalists 2010 Lyrics


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I, I will be king
And you, you will queen
Though nothing will drive them away, hey
We can beat them
Just for one day
We can be heroes
Just for one day
We can be heroes
We can be heroes

I, I wish I could swim
Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
Though nothing, nothing could keep us together
Oh we could be heroes
Just for one day

We can be heroes
We can be heroes

I, I can remember (I remember)
Standing by the walls (By the walls)
And the guns shot above our heads (Over our heads)
We can be heroes
Just for one day

We can be hereos (We can be heroes)
We can be heroes (We can be heroes)
We can be heroes (We can be heroes)
We can be heroes ( We can be heroes)
We can be heroes
We can be heroes
We can be heroes
We can be heroes

Just for one day
We can be heroes




We can be heroes
Just for one day

Overall Meaning

The X Factor Finalists 2010's song Heroes Stripped Mix is a cover of David Bowie's original song "Heroes". The song is about two people, the king and the queen, who come together to be heroes for just one day despite the obstacles they face. They wish to overcome all their problems and become great for a single day. The song also mentions the desire to swim like dolphins as they can swim freely in the sea. The lyrics suggest that even though the guns are shot above their heads, they can still be heroes for one day.


Line by Line Meaning

I, I will be king
I have the confidence and ambition to lead and to rule over others.


And you, you will queen
You also have the potential to rule and to hold great power, just like a queen.


Though nothing will drive them away, hey
Despite the obstacles and challenges we may face, we will not be deterred.


We can beat them
We have the ability and strength to overcome our enemies and adversaries.


Just for one day
Our potential to be heroes and victorious may only last for a short period of time.


I, I wish I could swim
I have aspirations and dreams to possess certain abilities and powers.


Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
I wish to be as graceful and skilled as dolphins in their natural habitat.


Though nothing, nothing could keep us together
Despite any challenges or obstacles we may face, we will remain united and strong.


Oh we could be heroes
We have the potential to be great and to achieve great things, like heroes.


I, I can remember (I remember)
I have vivid memories of my experiences and my past.


Standing by the walls (By the walls)
I was once in a vulnerable or weak position, near walls that could be a source of danger or harm.


And the guns shot above our heads (Over our heads)
We were once amidst a dangerous situation where guns were fired above us, indicating imminent danger.


We can be heroes
Despite the pain and trauma we may have experienced in the past, we have the potential to come out stronger and victorious.


Just for one day
However, this potential may only be realized for a brief period of time, so we must make the most of it.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, TINTORETTO MUSIC
Written by: BRIAN PETER GEORGE ENO, DAVID BOWIE

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