Foreigner: Jukebox Hero Meaning

Jukebox Hero Lyrics

Standing in the rain, with his head hung low
Couldn't get a ticket, it was a sold out show
Heard the roar of the crowd, he could picture the scene
Put his ear to the wall, then like a distant scream
He heard one guitar, just blew him away
He...

1. Crawdaddydoo92

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   Jan 1st 2020 !⃝

   This song was written by Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones and lead singer Lou Gramm. In our interview with Mick Jones, he said: "That stemmed from an experience that we had, I think it was in Cincinnati. We'd gone to the arena for a sound check, and it was pouring down rain, and there were a bunch of fans waiting at the door when we went in. When we came back for the show later on, all that was left was one lonely fan, a young guy waiting out there in the rain, soaked to the skin. I thought, well, he's waiting like five hours here, maybe we'll take him in and give him a glimpse of what happens backstage at a show. And this kid was just mesmerized with everything. I saw this look in his eyes, and I thought, he's seeing this for the first time, he's having this experience. And I just imagined what was going through his mind. And I'd been toying with this title, 'Juke Box Hero,' I thought it was almost a satire on what we did and how it was perceived from an audience level, and public. That's how it originated."
2. anonymous

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   Apr 25th 2018 !⃝

   What I think this song is trying to say is that the guy who plays the guitar wants to make his dream come true. So,he makes his dream come true because he worked to his goal, and didn't give up.This song is telling us that if we give up, we won't make it to our dreams.If we make our dreams come true we will not give up and we will work hard till the end.That's what I think this songs about.
3. anonymous

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   Oct 30th 2013 !⃝

   I believe this song is about an adolescent boy, or maybe even younger, pursuing his dream as a guitarist or a rock star. He seems to achieve his dream, and now he must keep playing to stay on top. This song has a very inspirational feel to it. It seems to tell you, with a story of the "Jukebox Hero", to follow your dreams, just as he did.
4. anonymous

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   Jun 27th 2012 !⃝

   the song is about a man who went to a concert and after being unable to get into the concert, decided to make his own music

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