: Bowie placed the word "Heroes" in quotation marks to signify irony. The "heroism" in the song isn't about saving the world; it’s about two lovers choosing to be together despite the threat of death and the oppressive political climate.
: While looking out a studio window, Bowie witnessed his producer, Tony Visconti, kissing backup singer Antonia Maass by the Berlin Wall. We Can Be Heroes
: The line "We can be heroes, just for one day" suggests that immortality is impossible, but finding the strength to love in the face of despair is a monumental act of defiance. 2. The Evolution of Everyday Heroism : Bowie placed the word "Heroes" in quotation