Holding Out For A Hero
Footloose · Other Songs - Footloose
Where have all good men gone
And where are all the gods?
WhereÂ’s the street-wise Hercules
To fight the rising odds?
IsnÂ’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......
Somewhere after midnight
In my wildest fantasy
Somewhere just beyond my reach
ThereÂ’s someone reaching back for me
Racing on the thunder and rising with the heat
ItÂ’s gonna take a superman to sweep me off my feet
(Chorus)
I need a hero
I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the end of the night
HeÂ’s gotta be strong
And heÂ’s gotta be fast
And heÂ’s gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the morning light
HeÂ’s gotta be sure
And itÂ’s gotta be soon
And heÂ’s gotta be larger than life
larger than life! Oh yeah! Larger than Life!
Up Where the mountains meet the heavens above
Out where the lightning splits the sea
I would swear that thereÂ’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
Like a fire in my blood
like a fire in my blood, like a fire in blood, like a fire in my, Ahh! Ahh!
(Chorus)x2
I Need A Hero
And where are all the gods?
WhereÂ’s the street-wise Hercules
To fight the rising odds?
IsnÂ’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......
Somewhere after midnight
In my wildest fantasy
Somewhere just beyond my reach
ThereÂ’s someone reaching back for me
Racing on the thunder and rising with the heat
ItÂ’s gonna take a superman to sweep me off my feet
(Chorus)
I need a hero
I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the end of the night
HeÂ’s gotta be strong
And heÂ’s gotta be fast
And heÂ’s gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero
I’m holding out for a hero ‘til the morning light
HeÂ’s gotta be sure
And itÂ’s gotta be soon
And heÂ’s gotta be larger than life
larger than life! Oh yeah! Larger than Life!
Up Where the mountains meet the heavens above
Out where the lightning splits the sea
I would swear that thereÂ’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
Like a fire in my blood
like a fire in my blood, like a fire in blood, like a fire in my, Ahh! Ahh!
(Chorus)x2
I Need A Hero
Holding Out For A Hero
Released by the British rock band Footloose in 1983, this track stands as a defining anthem of the new wave and synth-pop era. The song blends upbeat electronic production with catchy melodies, establishing a sound that would influence countless subsequent pop acts. While often associated with the film of the same name, the recording itself became a global hit, cementing Footloose's reputation for creating infectious, danceable music that transcended regional boundaries. Its enduring popularity speaks to its universal themes of anticipation and romantic longing, delivered through a polished, radio-friendly arrangement that remains a staple of classic rock compilations today.