Hero, they call me. I am gutless and afraid!nnThey say, endure. I am far from strong.nI can't breathe! The air is thick, so thick in my lungs!nThick with the fear that grips my soul.nThick with the courage I long to hold.nThey say, endure. I am far from strong!nnPlease move on, I'm not worth your time;nif only I could care, oh, if only I could try!nMy arms are weak. I was born into wealth.nI have only loved and cared for myself!nnForget what I've said,nall that I've donenWho I have been is not who I've become.nI've never been brave!nnHero they call me, I am gutless and afraid!nI swear, oh please! I have never been brave.nRaised in the flowers, I ran from the weeds.nI swear, oh please! I'm not the man to lead!nnI swear!nnThey say, endure. I am far from strong.nI can't breathe!nThe air is thick, so thick in my lungs!nThick with the fear that grips my soul.nThick with the courage I long to hold.nThey say, endure. I am far from strong!nnI've heard them whisper, he's a coward and weak.nOh how I tremble, what am I to believe?nnMy hands are soft, my shield hurts to hold.nI can't let go! I have never been alone.nMy feet are heavy like the bag on my back.nI swear, she said, You need to come back!nnBut, by the time I settle on I love you.nI'll already have caught, the scent of someone new.nnHero they call me, I'm standing still.nToo scared to leave, I'm too scared to go home.nI'm not a hero, I'm not yet a man!nMy back is burdened and I am alone.