Cartoon Heroes

Aqua

About Cartoon Heroes

"Cartoon Heroes" is a song by the Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group Aqua from their second studio album, Aquarius. The song was sent to radio stations worldwide on January 1, 2000. It was their first release anywhere for over 14 months due to the time spent touring the world, resting and recording the second album. Although a commercial success, "Cartoon Heroes" failed to follow the success of earlier songs such as "Barbie Girl" and "Doctor Jones". In Denmark, the song debuted at number one and went on to become the best-selling single of 2000, with sales of 32,765 copies. It also topped the charts of Italy, Norway and Spain and reached the top ten in at least nine other countries, including Belgium, Ireland, Sweden and the United Kingdom. It also found success in Australia, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. 


Year:
2009
3:39
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We are what we're supposed to be
Illusions of your fantasy
All dots and lines that speak and say
What we do is what you wish to do

We are the cartoon symphony
We do the things you want to see
Frame by frame, to the extreme

Our friends are so unreasonable
They do the unpredictable
All dots and lines that speak and say
What we do is what you wish to do

It's all an orchestra of strings,
Doing unbelievable things
Frame by frame, to the extreme
One by one, we're making it fun

We are the cartoon heroes, oh,
We are the ones who're gonna last forever
We came out of a crazy mind, oh,
And walked out on a piece of paper

Here comes Spiderman, an arachnophobian
Welcome to the toon town party
Here comes superman from never-never land
Welcome to the toon town party

We learn to run at speed of light
And to fall down from many heights
It's true but just remember that
What we do is what you just can't do

I know the route of craziness
A bunch of dots that's chasin' us
Frame by frame, to the extreme
One by one, we're making it fun

We are the cartoon heroes, oh,
We are the ones who're gonna last forever
We came out of a crazy mind, oh,
And walked out on a piece of paper

Here comes Spiderman, an arachnophobian
Welcome to the toon town party
Here comes superman from never-never land
Welcome to the toon town party

You'll think we're so mysterious
Don't take us all too serious
Be original, and remember that
What we do is what you just can can't do

(What we do is what you just can't do)
(What we do is what you just can't do)
(What we do is what you just can't do)
(What we do is what you just can't do)

We are the cartoon heroes, oh,
We are the ones who're gonna last forever
We came out of a crazy mind, oh,
And walked out on a piece of paper

There's still more to come,
And everyone will be
Welcomed at the
Toon (toon)
Town (town)
Party!

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Aqua

Aqua is a Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group, best known for their 1997 breakthrough single "Barbie Girl." The group formed in 1989 and achieved huge success across the globe in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The group managed to top the UK Singles Chart with their first three singles. The group released two albums: Aquarium in 1997 and Aquarius in 2000, before splitting up in July 2001. The group sold an estimated 33 million albums and singles, making them the most successful Danish band ever. more »

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Written by: CLAUS NORREEN, SOREN RASTED

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12 facts about this song

Pop Music
"Cartoon Heroes" is a pop song written by Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group Aqua.
Release Date
The song was released as the lead single from their second album, "Aquarius," in 2000.
Song Inspirations
The lyrics of "Cartoon Heroes" were inspired by various animated TV shows, and the track is known for the line, "We are what we're supposed to be / Imaginations of your imagery".
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success; it reached the top seven in more than ten countries and peaked at number one in Norway and Sweden.
Songwriters
Like many of Aqua's other songs, "Cartoon Heroes" was written by band members René Dif and Lene Nystrøm, as well as producers Søren Rasted and Claus Norreen.
Music Video
The music video for "Cartoon Heroes" takes place underwater, which is a continued theme from their biggest hit "Barbie Girl".
Additional Information
The song was used in various marketing campaigns, including promotional commercials for Disneyland Paris.
Lyrics Content
"Cartoon Heroes" celebrates the heroism and adventure in the world of cartoons, referencing characters like Superman and Spiderman in the lyrics.
Production Cost
Its highly energetic music video is reported to have had a production cost of around one million dollars, making it one of the most expensive music videos for a Danish band.
Song Length
The song clocks in at just over 3.5 minutes in length, making it suitable for radio play.
Album Performance
"Cartoon Heroes" was a strong start for Aqua's second album, "Aquarius," which had considerable international success and helped solidify Aqua's status as a pop music sensation.
Song Meaning
The song is about channeling your inner hero, the concept of the song resonates well with listeners because it talks about the heroes that were an integral part of many childhoods.

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