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Holding Out for a Hero Lyrics

by Bonnie Tyler

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Holding Out for a Hero Lyrics

Where have all the good men gone And where are all the gods? Where's the street-wise Hercules To fight the rising odds? Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed? Late at night I toss and turn and dream of what I need I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night He's gotta be strong And he's gotta be fast And he's gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light He's gotta be sure And it's gotta be soon And he's gotta be larger than life Somewhere after midnight In my wildest fantasy Somewhere just beyond my reach There's someone reaching back for me Racing on the thunder end rising with the heat It's gonna take a superman to sweep me off my feet I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night He's gotta be strong And he's gotta be fast And he's gotta be fresh from the fight I need a hero I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light He's gotta be sure And it's gotta be soon And he's gotta be larger than life Up where the mountains meet the heavens above Out where the lightning splits the sea I would swear that there's someone somewhere Watching me Through the wind end the chill and the rain And the storm and the flood I can feel his approach Like the fire in my blood

Meaning of Holding Out for a Hero

“Holding Out for a Hero” embodies a desperate yearning for rescue and unwavering strength amidst personal turmoil. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of longing – a relentless wait for a powerful, idealized savior, reminiscent of mythical heroes like Hercules or even Superman. Bonnie Tyler’s impassioned vocals capture the raw emotions of vulnerability and hope as she wrestles with uncertainty and feeling lost. It's not just about needing someone to fix a problem; it’s about craving an extraordinary figure who embodies courage, speed, and undeniable charisma, a beacon in the darkness. The repeated refrain “I’m holding out for a hero” underscores the persistent belief that this ultimate protector exists, somewhere beyond reach yet powerfully felt, offering warmth and salvation through a storm of doubt and fear.

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