Cartoon Heroes
Aqua
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We are what we're supposed to be Illusions of your fantasy All dots and lines that speak and say What we do is what you wish to do We are the cartoon symphony We do the things you want to see Frame by frame, to the extreme Our friends are so unreasonable They do the unpredictable All dots and lines that speak and say What we do is what you wish to do It's all an orchestra of strings, Doing unbelievable things Frame by frame, to the extreme One by one, we're making it fun We are the cartoon heroes, oh, We are the ones who're gonna last forever We came out of a crazy mind, oh, And walked out on a piece of paper Here comes Spiderman, an arachnophobian Welcome to the toon town party Here comes superman from never-never land Welcome to the toon town party We learn to run at speed of light And to fall down from many heights It's true but just remember that What we do is what you just can't do I know the route of craziness A bunch of dots that's chasin' us Frame by frame, to the extreme One by one, we're making it fun We are the cartoon heroes, oh, We are the ones who're gonna last forever We came out of a crazy mind, oh, And walked out on a piece of paper Here comes Spiderman, an arachnophobian Welcome to the toon town party Here comes superman from never-never land Welcome to the toon town party You'll think we're so mysterious Don't take us all too serious Be original, and remember that What we do is what you just can can't do (What we do is what you just can't do) (What we do is what you just can't do) (What we do is what you just can't do) (What we do is what you just can't do) We are the cartoon heroes, oh, We are the ones who're gonna last forever We came out of a crazy mind, oh, And walked out on a piece of paper There's still more to come, And everyone will be Welcomed at the Toon (toon) Town (town) Party!
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Written by: CLAUS NORREEN, SOREN RASTED
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Pop Music"Cartoon Heroes" is a pop song written by Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group Aqua.
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Release DateThe song was released as the lead single from their second album, "Aquarius," in 2000.
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Song InspirationsThe lyrics of "Cartoon Heroes" were inspired by various animated TV shows, and the track is known for the line, "We are what we're supposed to be / Imaginations of your imagery".
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success; it reached the top seven in more than ten countries and peaked at number one in Norway and Sweden.
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SongwritersLike many of Aqua's other songs, "Cartoon Heroes" was written by band members René Dif and Lene Nystrøm, as well as producers Søren Rasted and Claus Norreen.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cartoon Heroes" takes place underwater, which is a continued theme from their biggest hit "Barbie Girl".
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Additional InformationThe song was used in various marketing campaigns, including promotional commercials for Disneyland Paris.
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Lyrics Content"Cartoon Heroes" celebrates the heroism and adventure in the world of cartoons, referencing characters like Superman and Spiderman in the lyrics.
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Production CostIts highly energetic music video is reported to have had a production cost of around one million dollars, making it one of the most expensive music videos for a Danish band.
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Song LengthThe song clocks in at just over 3.5 minutes in length, making it suitable for radio play.
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Album Performance"Cartoon Heroes" was a strong start for Aqua's second album, "Aquarius," which had considerable international success and helped solidify Aqua's status as a pop music sensation.
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Song MeaningThe song is about channeling your inner hero, the concept of the song resonates well with listeners because it talks about the heroes that were an integral part of many childhoods.
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