Series 5 finalists [[artist]X Factor Finalists 2008] recorded the single 'Hero' (originally by Mariah Carey.) The single was released to raise money for Help For Heroes, a charity which helps provide support for wounded servicemen and women, and went straight to #1 and to date has sold over 770,000 copies and raised over £1 million pounds.
Series 6 finalists [[artist]X Factor Finalists 2009] performed together on the first weeks result show. They released a cover of Michael Jackson's You Are Not Alone on the 16th of November 2009, once again for charity. Like the previous year's song, it went straight to #1.
Heroes
X Factor Finalists 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
'Cause we're lovers, and that is a fact
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 for ever 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, for ever 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 day
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, for ever 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-ohh, oh-oh-oh-ohh, just for one day
The song "Heroes" by X Factor Finalists is a cover of David Bowie's hit song. The opening lines, "I will be king, and you will be queen," sets the stage for a story about embracing the moment and seizing the day, even if only for a day. The lyrics suggest that even in the face of adversity, we can overcome and become heroes. The idea of becoming heroes may seem impossible, but the song encourages the listener to embrace their potential and to believe that they can achieve greatness.
In the second verse, the song takes a different turn, with lyrics about swimming like dolphins and overcoming barriers to stay together. The metaphor of swimming like dolphins represents freedom and the idea that anything is possible if we believe it. The line "nothing, nothing could keep us together" is a reminder that true heroes do not give up easily, and they will fight to overcome any obstacle that comes their way.
The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that we can be heroes if only for a brief moment. The song culminates with the message that we can all be heroes, even if only for a day, and that it is up to us to seize that opportunity.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I will be king
I will lead and rule over everything
And you, you will queen
You will have power and influence beside me
Though nothing will drive them away, hey
Despite difficulties and opposition, we will persist
We can beat them
We have the strength and ability to overcome our obstacles
Just for one day
Even if our victory is temporary, we can still achieve it
We can be heroes
We have the potential to be great and make a difference
I, I wish I could swim
I want to have the freedom and grace of a dolphin
Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
I want to be as agile and majestic as those sea creatures
Though nothing, nothing could keep us together
No force can separate us from each other and our goals
Oh we could be heroes
We have the potential to become great and admirable figures
I, I can remember (I remember)
I recall a time when...
Standing by the walls (By the walls)
We were backed into a corner, facing obstacles
And the guns shot above our heads (Over our heads)
We faced danger and threats that were beyond our control
Just for one day
Even if our victory is temporary, we can still achieve it
We can be heroes
We have the potential to be great and make a difference
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Peter George Eno, David Bowie
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