We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
Tina Turner
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Out of the ruins Out from the wreckage Can't make the same mistake this time We are the children The last generation (the last generation) We are the ones they left behind And I wonder when we are ever gonna change it Living under the fear 'til nothing else remains We don't need another hero We don't need to know the way home All we want is life beyond the Thunderdome Looking for something We can rely on There's got to be something better out there Love and compassion Their day is coming (coming) All else are castles built in the air And I wonder when we are ever gonna change it Living under the fear 'til nothing else remains All the children say We don't need another hero We don't need to know the way home All we want is life beyond the Thunderdome So what do we do with our lives? We leave only a mark Will our story shine like a light Or end in the dark? Is it all or nothing? We don't need another hero We don't need to know the way home All we want is life beyond the Thunderdome All the children say We don't need another hero (we don't need another hero) We don't need to know the way home All we want is life beyond the Thunderdome
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Written by: Graham Hamilton Lyle, Terry Britten
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" was released on July 8, 1985, and served as the lead single from the soundtrack to the film "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome."
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Chart PerformanceThe song marked a high-point in Tina Turner's career, reaching number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Grammy NominationsThe song was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 28th Annual Grammy Awards in 1986.
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The Film ConnectionThe song features in the movie "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome," where Turner played a significant role as the antagonist, Aunty Entity. This makes the track not just a sonic treat, but also a piece connected to Turner's acting portfolio.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song depicts scenes from the movie, with Tina Turner performing the song in her character's costume from the film.
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Performing EnsembleThe music video of "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" also prominently features the King's House School Choir as backing vocalists - they were also featured on the song itself.
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CompositionThe song was composed by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, who also wrote Turner's comeback hit "What's Love Got to Do with It."
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AlbumAlthough it is best known from the Mad Max soundtrack, the song also appeared on Tina Turner's "Simply The Best" compilake.
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Cover Versions"We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" has been covered by several artists, notably including Northern Kings, a Finnish symphonic metal cover supergroup.
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Social MessageThe lyrics of the song encapsulate feelings of disillusionment and a refusal to rely on saviors, reflecting the post-apocalyptic setting of the film and, more broadly, resonating with prevalent sentiments towards the state of the world during the mid-1980s.
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Commercial SuccessThe song ended up selling over a million copies in the United States alone, signifying its commercial success.
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Other AchievementsBesides being nominated for a Grammy, "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" also received nominations at the Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Song.
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Cultural ImpactEven decades after its release, the song continues to be remembered as one of Turner's most recognizable hits, demonstrating its lasting impact on popular music and culture.
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