Hero
Enrique Iglesias
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Would you dance if I asked you to dance? Or would you run and never look back? Would you cry if you saw me crying? And would you save my soul tonight? Would you tremble if I touched your lips? Or would you laugh? Oh, please tell me this Now would you die for the one you love? Oh hold me in your arms tonight I can be your hero baby I can kiss away the pain I will stand by you forever You can take my breath away Would you swear that you'll always be mine Or would you lie? Would you run and hide? Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind? I don't care, you're here tonight I can be your hero baby I can kiss away the pain I will stand by you forever You can take my breath away Oh, I just hold you I just hold you, oh yeah Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind? Well, I don't care, you're here tonight I can be your hero baby I can kiss away the pain I will stand by you forever You can take my breath away I can be your hero baby I can kiss away the pain I will stand by you forever You can take my breath away You can take my breath away I can be your hero
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Written by: Enrique Iglesias, Mark Taylor, Paul Michael Barry
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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13 facts about this song
Song production"Hero" was co-written and produced by Enrique Iglesias, Paul Barry, and Mark Taylor.
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Release dateThe song was released on August 14, 2001, just a month before the tragic 9/11 attacks in the US.
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ReceptionFollowing the 9/11 attacks, the song's heartfelt lyrics gave solace to many, driving it to peak at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Language versionsBesides the English version, Enrique also released a Spanish version titled "Héroe" and a Portuguese version titled "Herói".
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Number 1 songThe song topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks chart and also reached number 1 in Australia, Ireland, and the UK.
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Music videoThe song's music video featured actors Jennifer Love Hewitt and Mickey Rourke. The video displayed a tragic love story where Enrique dies in an altercation with Rourke's character.
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Unplugged versionThe star also performed an unplugged version of "Hero" at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
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MisinterpretationInitially, Enrique faced backlash when radio stations stopped playing the song due to misinterpretation of the lyrics in the light of the 9/11 attacks, but later the song became a symbol of solidarity and comfort.
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Grammy nomination"Hero" was nominated for the 2002 Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year.
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Charitable causeIn 2005, all of Iglesias's profits from the song were donated to the recovery efforts after the Indian Ocean earthquake.
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Re-recordings"Hero" was re-recorded by multiple artists, including Mariah Carey, and appears on many tribute albums.
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Perennial hitEven after two decades since its release, "Hero" remains one of Enrique Iglesias's most popular and recognizable songs.
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Live performancesEnrique often invites a female fan on stage while performing this song live in concerts, a tradition that has become a fan-favorite moment in his shows.
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