"Heroes"
David Bowie
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I, I will be king 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, 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 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, 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
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Written by: Brian Peter George Eno, David Bowie
Lyrics © TINTORETTO MUSIC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Conception"Heroes" was co-written by David Bowie and Brian Eno. They were both influential in the evolution of the song's sound and lyrics in 1977.
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Inspired by RomanceThe lyrics were inspired by the sight of Bowie's producer, Tony Visconti, and his girlfriend kissing in front of the Berlin Wall.
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Album"Heroes" is the title track of the album, which is the second installment of Bowie's 'Berlin Trilogy' alongside ''Low'' and ''Lodger.''
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Language VersionsBowie recorded the song in English, French, and German. The German version of the song is titled "Helden."
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Music Genre"Heroes" is a rock song infused with elements of hard rock, electro-pop, and punk.
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Influential ImpactThe song became a staple piece in the New Wave movement and influenced artists like Bon Jovi, Oasis, and Depeche Mode.
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Berlin Wall SymbolismThe lyrics of "Heroes" provide heavy symbolism of the Berlin Wall and political segregation, helping it to become a symbol of liberty over time.
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ChartsEven though it is one of Bowie's most famous songs, "Heroes" initially didn't have major chart success. It only went to #24 on the UK charts and failed to chart in the US.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the decades, including Prince, Peter Gabriel, Aphex Twin, and Oasis.
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Olympic UsageAn instrumental version of "Heroes" performed by New Order was used for the athletes' entrance music during the 2012 London Olympics closing ceremony.
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LegacyRolling Stone magazine listed "Heroes" as #46 in its list of the 500 greatest songs of all time in 2004.
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Bowie’s PerspectiveDespite it not being commercially successful initially, Bowie described "Heroes" as one of his absolute favorite of his own songs.
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