: In Footloose , it plays during the famous "chicken" race scene involving tractors.
The song is a desperate, dramatic plea for the return of classical heroism. Bonnie Tyler - I Need a Hero (Lyrics)
The story of Bonnie Tyler’s "Holding Out for a Hero" is a classic tale of 1980s cinematic power and gothic rock ambition. Originally titled "," the song was commissioned for the soundtrack of the 1984 film Footloose . The Collaboration : In Footloose , it plays during the
: The lyrics lament the loss of "good men" and "gods," specifically calling for a "streetwise Hercules" or a "white knight upon a fiery steed". : In Footloose