Heroes
Widespread_Panic Lyrics
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Through the back door and baseball
All the kids are waiting outside
Old days come and go too soon
Old friends, heroes, lifetimes
Don't let a single memory fade away
These are the days for heroes
Everybody turns hero this time
Feels good to watch a big man dance
There's a wide smile (wild smell?) on the hot street
Supper's over and the streets come alive
The band plays our favorite songs
Policeman, buy some ice cream
Sounds different when you hear 'Mister Freeze'
Even the streets carry heroes
Look at every soul shake its life
These are the days of heroes, tonight!
Laughter come on downtown window and see faces walking back
Tonight, everybody gonna remember, remember in time
Brings peace to watch a baby smile
And the years come
Bring us new ones
All that music waiting inside
No, everybody turns hero
Look at all the soul shaking life
Everybody turns hero tonight!
Look at all the soul shaking life
Look at all the friend shaking life (?)
Everybody turns hero
The lyrics to Widespread Panic's song "Heroes" are a celebration of life and memories that come with it. The song's protagonist, Johnny, is seen allowing his baby brother to sleep peacefully while he and the other neighbourhood kids play baseball outside. The lyrics describe the long-lasting impact of friends and heroes, who may come and go but leave a lasting impact on our lives. The song also emphasizes the importance of cherishing every memory and not letting them fade away over time.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "These are the days of heroes," emphasizing that we all have the potential to be heroes in our own ways. The song talks about the joy of watching people dance, hearing our favorite songs, and enjoying life's simple pleasures. Widespread Panic reminds us that even the streets carry heroes and that the days of heroes are now.
Line by Line Meaning
Johnny let his baby brother sleep
Johnny allowed his younger sibling to rest undisturbed
Through the back door and baseball
They were playing baseball outside and entered the house through the back door
All the kids are waiting outside
Other children are eagerly anticipating playing with them
Old days come and go too soon
Childhood and innocence are fleeting and pass quickly
Old friends, heroes, lifetimes
Long-time companions, champions, and entire eras stick with us
Don't let a single memory fade away
It's crucial to treasure all recollections and not let them disappear
These are the days for heroes
The current moment is one of magnificence and valor
Look at all the soul shaking life
The vibrancy of existence is undeniable and astonishing
Everybody turns hero this time
Each individual possesses the ability to be heroic in the present situation
Feels good to watch a big man dance
It's enjoyable to see a grown man let loose and dance without inhibition
There's a wide smile (wild smell?) on the hot street
The streets are lively, and the people are gleeful and carefree
Supper's over and the streets come alive
After the evening meal, the town becomes active and energetic
The band plays our favorite songs
The musical group performs the crowd's most cherished tunes
Policeman, buy some ice cream
Even the officers of the law join in the festivities and indulge in a frozen treat
Sounds different when you hear 'Mister Freeze'
The jingle for an ice cream company can transform an environment
Even the streets carry heroes
The roads and alleys also have their champions and miraculous moments
Look at every soul shake its life
Each individual is experiencing the fullness and vitality of life
These are the days of heroes, tonight!
At present, everyone has the potential for greatness and bravery
Laughter come on downtown window and see faces walking back
Observing individuals laughing and heading home brings joy and a sense of community
Tonight, everybody gonna remember, remember in time
This night will be ingrained in everyone's memory and treasured in the future
Brings peace to watch a baby smile
There's something calming about witnessing an infant smile
And the years come
Time continues to move forward, and ages pass
Bring us new ones
New generations will bring forth new experiences and heroes to admire
All that music waiting inside
There's a wealth of untapped creativity and melody waiting to be revealed
No, everybody turns hero
All individuals have the potential to rise to the occasion and perform heroically
Look at all the soul shaking life
The vitality and power of existence are palpable and profound
Everybody turns hero tonight!
This night unfurls an opportunity for everyone to showcase their heroic spirit
Look at all the soul shaking life
The liveliness and excitement of existence are contagious
Look at all the friend shaking life (?),
The energy and joy of life bring people together and strengthen friendships
Everybody turns hero
Each individual has the potential for heroism and resilience
Lyrics Β© BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: D. SCHOOLS, J. BELL, J. HERMANN, M. HOUSER, S. ORTIZ, T. NANCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kurt Goodwin
Love this band - the music just flows out of them. no flash bang, no heroics, no stunts, just flows
Susan Cox
What an awesome cover...they make it their own but still pay homage to Bowie. Love this band
Soul Shakedown
Well said Susan π
NLTDB3S
They are awesome!! I love em... Iβm a little late to the bus , but I really appreciate the β Panic βπ―π΅πͺπ‘π²π½πͺπͺππβ€οΈππ»πβπ»π¦πΈπΆππ
Carter Pemberton
Yeah that s*** is awesome sounds just like Bowie I saw them Spotsylvania with with Keller Williams a long time ago they've come a long way is insane how far they have come
Guy Mandude
I've been religiously following this band for 24 years. I listen to them all the time and these moments when I just get chills from how good, from how heartfelt their music is just never stops. It happens constantly. Thank you Widespread Panic, you are the soundtrack to my life and you are amazing.
Jesse Greer
+Caveman1003 Totally. I feel that way exactly. I've been on the bus for 20 years this April if you're counting shows, and 25 if you're counting just listening. My 12-year-old daughter has more shows under her belt than a lot of heads!
Michael File
Thatβs bad ass Caveman, I just commented about the chills. People always ask why I go see Panic so often, they ask how many times, hell if I know, lost count after 150, but I remember every chill. Thatβs what Iβve always chased and you canβt ever put a value or a time frame on any of it. You cannot ever top the feeling of listening to the boys get βthereβ and you almost shed a tear because that moment, well the moment is the best thing Iβve ever felt. Thatβs what we chase.
Soul Shakedown
Last sentence perfect π
Francine Hughes Wilson
Absofuckinglutely! 23 years for me in November (Calvin '98). Very few bands give the live performance that these boys do and somehow they never fail to surprise us. I TRUSTED YOU The fans are at least half the experience, though. I have met some of the kindest & most genuine freaks following this band where ever I can! God damn I miss these shows more than anything right now & can't wait to Get the Show On the Road!!! XOXO