Heroes
Widespread_Panic Lyrics


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Johnny let his baby brother sleep
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
Look at all the soul shaking life
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

Overall Meaning

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

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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 😎

NLTDB3S

They are awesome!! I love em... I’m a little late to the bus , but I really appreciate the β€œ Panic β€œπŸ‡―πŸ‡΅πŸͺ™πŸŒ‘πŸ‡²πŸ‡½πŸͺ•πŸͺπŸŽƒπŸ€β€οΈπŸ™πŸ»πŸˆβœŒπŸ»πŸ¦‹πŸŽΈπŸŽΆπŸ€πŸ˜Ž

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

That’s 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. That’s what I’ve always chased and you can’t ever put a value or a time frame on any of it. You cannot ever top the feeling of listening to the boys get β€œthere” and you almost shed a tear because that moment, well the moment is the best thing I’ve ever felt. That’s what we chase.

Soul Shakedown

Last sentence perfect πŸ‘Œ

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

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