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1) Wreckage was a thrash metal band from Dumfries, Virginia. They released four demos between 1986 and 1989.
2) Wreckage was a thrash metal band from Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. They released three demos between 1987 and 1989.
3) Wreckage aka Balshazaar's Feast was a thrash metal band from Florida. They released two demos under that name and one under the Balshazaar's Feast name.
4) Wreckage was a heavy metal band from Asheville, North Carolina. They released the demo Damage Report in 1989.
5) Wreckage aka Wreckage Inc. and Like Wreckage was a gothic rock band from Los Angeles, California. They were active from 1989-2001.
6) Wreckage was a Belgian thrash metal band with two demos: Sight the five from 1994 and Confused from 1996. They are currently split up.
7) Wreckage is a hardcore punk band from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland.
8) Wreckage is a hardcore band from Buffalo, NY featuring former members of Buried Alive, It Dies Today, and Get Back Up.
9) Wreckage is a noise/avant-garde project from Los Angeles, California. The project is the solo work of Sarah Wreck with addition to guest members. The project is in the vein of whitehouse, Nurse With Wound, loop recordings and influences from magick, anger, stupidity, revenge, peace, and cumming from aesthetics.
10) Wreckage is a loud music band from Utrecht, The Netherlands. Their heavy but also melodic music is ideal for fans of Counterparts, Defeater, Stick to your Guns, Architects and While She Sleeps.
11) Wreckage is a hardcore band from Connecticut playing youth crew revival in the vein of Mindset and Carry On.
Heroes
Wreckage Lyrics
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And you, you will be queen
Though nothing will drive them away
We can beat them, just for one day
We can be heroes, just for one day
And you, you can be mean
And I, I'll drink all the time
Yes, we're lovers, and that is that
Though nothing will keep us together
We could steal time, just for one day
We can be heroes, forever and ever
What'd you say?
I, I wish you could swim
Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
Though nothing, nothing will keep us together
We can beat them, forever and ever
Oh, we can be heroes, just for one day
I, I will be king
And you, you will be queen
Though nothing will drive them away
We can be heroes, just for one day
We can be us, just for one day1
I, I can remember (I remember)
Standing, by the wall (by the wall)
And the guns, shot above our heads (over our heads)
And we kissed, as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall)
And the shame, was on the other side
Oh, we can beat them, forever and ever
Then we could be heroes, just for one day
We can be heroes
We can be heroes
We can be heroes
Just for one day
We can be heroes
We're nothing, and nothing will help us
Maybe we're lying, then you better not stay
But we could be safer, just for one day
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
The song "Heroes" by Wreckage is a poetic tribute to the strength and courage of the human spirit, set against a backdrop of uncertainty and fear. The repeating refrain of "We can be heroes, just for one day" suggests that even the weakest and most vulnerable among us can rise to the challenge and achieve greatness in the face of overwhelming odds. The first verse serves as an introduction to the idea that king and queen are together in this, and they can beat all obstacles thrown their way, if only for one day. The second verse talks about being a lover and how nothing can keep them together, but they can still beat their obstacles, even if only for one day. This suggests that the power of love can overcome all obstacles, at least for a brief moment in time.
The third verse is a departure from the prior positive theme and describes a memory of standing by a wall while guns were being fired above their heads. Through all the fear and chaos around them, they held onto each other, kissed, and briefly escaped from reality. This verse highlights the fragility of life and how even in the face of tragedy, it is possible to find brief moments of joy and happiness. The song ends on an optimistic note, with the hope that even in the midst of danger and uncertainty, we can still be heroes, at least for one day.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I will be king
I will exert power and become the dominant figure in our relationship
And you, you will be queen
And you will be the queen and have a position of authority in our relationship
Though nothing will drive them away
Although there will be obstacles to our relationship, we will not let them break us apart
We can beat them, just for one day
We can overcome any challenges, even if it is just for one day
We can be heroes, just for one day
We can be exceptional and overcome any challenges, at least for one day
And you, you can be mean
You can behave in a harsh or unpleasant way towards others
And I, I'll drink all the time
And I will indulge in alcohol frequently
'Cause we're lovers, and that is a fact
Because we are in a romantic relationship, which is an indisputable truth
Yes, we're lovers, and that is that
Yes, we are in love, and that's all there is to it
Though nothing will keep us together
Even though there are many factors that can tear us apart
We could steal time, just for one day
We can find ways to be together and enjoy ourselves, at least for one day
We can be heroes, forever and ever
We can be exceptional and overcome any challenges, for all eternity
What'd you say?
What do you think of this idea?
I, I wish you could swim
I wish you had the abilities of a dolphin and could swim effortlessly
Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
Like dolphins, who are known for their swimming abilities
And we kissed, as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall)
And we shared a passionate kiss, feeling as if there were no barriers
And the shame, was on the other side
And the blame or responsibility for our troubles was on the other party
We're nothing, and nothing will help us
We have nothing and no one to rely on for support
Maybe we're lying, then you better not stay
Perhaps we are deceiving ourselves, so you should avoid staying with us
But we could be safer, just for one day
But we could find some solace and security, at least for one day
Writer(s): David Bowie, Alessandro Rodolfo Renat Lindblad, Lo Tove, Brian Eno
Contributed by Samantha N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.