About The Song

“Heroes” is a song written and recorded by English singer-songwriter David Bowie. It was released in October 1977 as the lead single from his 12th studio album, “Heroes”. The song reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.

Bowie wrote the song while living in Berlin in 1977. He was inspired by the city’s divided atmosphere, and the song’s lyrics reflect the tension and uncertainty of the Cold War era. The song is a powerful ballad about love, hope, and defiance in the face of adversity.

The song’s opening line, “We can be heroes, just for one day,” is a rallying cry for hope and change. The song’s soaring melody and Bowie’s passionate vocals build to a powerful crescendo, creating a sense of excitement and possibility.

“Heroes” has been covered by many artists, including Peter Gabriel, The Wallflowers, and Oasis. It has also been used in numerous films and television shows, including “The Breakfast Club”, “WALL-E”, and “The Flash”.

“Heroes” is a powerful and inspiring song that has stood the test of time. It is a song about the power of love, hope, and the human spirit.

Here are some additional details about the song:

  • The song was produced by Tony Visconti.
  • The song’s iconic guitar riff was played by Carlos Alomar.
  • The song was recorded at Hansa Studios in Berlin.
  • The song was released on the RCA Records label.
  • The song was a critical and commercial success, reaching number three on the UK Singles Chart and number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
  • The song has been covered by many artists, including Peter GabrielThe Wallflowers, and Oasis.
  • The song has been used in numerous films and television shows, including “The Breakfast Club”“WALL-E”, and “The Flash”.

“Heroes” is a powerful and inspiring song that has stood the test of time. It is a song about the power of love, hope, and the human spirit.

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I, I will be kingAnd you, you will be queenThough nothing will drive them awayWe can beat them, just for one dayWe can be heroes, just for one day
And you, you can be meanAnd I, I’ll drink all the time‘Cause we’re lovers, and that is a factYes we’re lovers, and that is thatThough nothing will keep us togetherWe could steal time just for one dayWe can be heroes for ever and everWhat d’you say?
I, I wish you could swimLike the dolphins, like dolphins can swimThough nothing, nothing will keep us togetherWe can beat them, for ever and everOh we can be Heroes, just for one day
I, I will be kingAnd you, you will be queenThough nothing will drive them awayWe can be Heroes, just for one dayWe 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 sideOh we can beat them, for ever and everThen we could be Heroes, just for one day
We can be HeroesWe can be HeroesWe can be HeroesJust for one dayWe can be Heroes
We’re nothing, and nothing will help usMaybe we’re lying, then you better not stayBut we could be safer, just for one day
Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-ohh, just for one day