Bonnie Tyler - I Need A Hero (lyrics) Apr 2026

: In Footloose , it plays during the famous "chicken" race scene involving tractors.

: The song gained a massive second wave of popularity in 2004 when it was covered by Jennifer Saunders (as the Fairy Godmother) for the climax of Shrek 2 . Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero (Lyrics) Bonnie Tyler - I Need a Hero (Lyrics)

: 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 , it plays during the

: The producer and songwriter famous for his "gothic soundscapes" and "larger-than-life" production style (also the mastermind behind Tyler’s " Total Eclipse of the Heart "). : The producer and songwriter famous for his

: The screenwriter and songwriter for Footloose , who co-wrote the lyrics with Steinman. Lyrical Meaning and Cultural Impact