Holding Out for a Hero
Holding Out for a Hero

Glee Cast - Holding Out for a Hero Lyrics

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Nov 19, 2012
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Holding Out for a Hero Lyrics

Duh, duh, duh
Duh, duh, duh
Duh, duh, duh
Ah, ah

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 (New Directions: hero)
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light ('til the morning light)
He's gotta be sure and he's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life, larger than life

Duh, duh, duh
Duh, duh, duh (Oh whoa!)
Duh, duh, duh (Oh!) (Yeah!)

Ah, ah!

Somewhere after midnight
In my wildest fantasies
Somewhere just beyond my reach
There's someone reaching back for me

Racing on the thunder and rising with the heat
It's gonna take a superman to sweep me off my feet (oh!)

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 he's gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night

Up where the mountains meet the heavens above
Out where the lightning splits the sea
I could swear that there's someone somewhere watching me

Through the wind and the chill and the rain
And the storm and the flood
I can feel his approach is like a fire in my blood

Like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my blood
Like a fire in my blood, like a fire in my
Blood, blood!

Oh!
I need a hero (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 (hero)
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure, he’s gotta be soon
And he's gotta be larger than life
I need a hero (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

Writer(s): Dean Pitchford, James Richard Steinman
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally performed 'Holding Out for a Hero'?

    'Holding Out for a Hero' was originally performed by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler for the soundtrack of the 1984 film 'Footloose'. It was later included on her 1986 album 'Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire'.

  2. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Holding Out for a Hero'?

    The lyrics for 'Holding Out for a Hero' were written by Dean Pitchford and Jim Steinman. Dean Pitchford also co-wrote the screenplay for the movie 'Footloose', where the song was originally featured.

  3. What notable scene in 'Footloose' features 'Holding Out for a Hero'?

    In the movie 'Footloose', 'Holding Out for a Hero' is featured in a scene where the character played by Kevin Bacon engages in a game of chicken on tractors with a local. His shoelace gets caught, causing him to become an accidental hero.

  4. What is unique about the production of 'Holding Out for a Hero'?

    Jim Steinman, known for his dramatic style, co-wrote and produced the song. During the recording process, Steinman played the piano so intensely that he cut his fingers, bleeding onto the keys, highlighting his passionate approach.

  5. Has 'Holding Out for a Hero' been covered by other artists?

    Yes, 'Holding Out for a Hero' has been covered by several artists and featured in various media. Notable covers include versions by Jennifer Saunders for 'Shrek 2' and Ella Mae Bowen for the 2011 remake of 'Footloose'. The Glee Cast also covered the song in their 2012 episode 'Dynamic Duets'.

  6. What impact did recent media use have on the song?

    In 2021, 'Holding Out for a Hero' saw a resurgence in popularity after being featured in trailers for 'Masters of the Universe: Revelation' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy' video game, as well as an episode of 'Loki'. This increased its downloads and streams, landing it atop Billboard's Top TV Songs chart.

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