Aqua - Cartoon Heroes Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Cartoon Heroes' by Aqua released?

   'Cartoon Heroes' was first sent to radio stations worldwide on 1 January 2000, and it was released as a retail single on 31 January 2000.

2. Which album features 'Cartoon Heroes' by Aqua?

   The song 'Cartoon Heroes' is featured on Aqua's second studio album, Aquarius.

3. How did 'Cartoon Heroes' perform commercially?

   'Cartoon Heroes' was a commercial success. It topped the charts in Denmark, Italy, Norway, and Spain and reached the top 10 in at least nine other countries, including Belgium, Ireland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

4. What is notable about the music video for 'Cartoon Heroes'?

   The music video, directed by Czech movie director Tomáš Mašín, is noted for being one of the most expensive music videos ever made, with a production cost of $3.5 million (equivalent to $6.19 million in 2023).

5. Who are the writers of 'Cartoon Heroes'?

   'Cartoon Heroes' was written by Claus Norreen and Søren Rasted, members of the band Aqua.

6. What scenes are depicted in the 'Cartoon Heroes' music video?

   The video starts with an American newscaster reporting on a one-eyed sea monster attack. Aqua, in space, responds to the SOS call, dons hero suits, and drives their spaceship to Earth. They fight the sea monster underwater, defeat it, and return to their ship.