Hero

You don't have to stand so tall

I see right through it all

And I don't know why

It's a weakness to cry

You're not on your own

You've built those walls so high

I've had no chance to climb

You've closed that door

But I know there's more

You're not just not the same

Tell my why

You won't let me in

After all this time trying

My patience wears thin

You're not a hero

And God knows that you're not a saint

So put down all your weapons

There's no one to blame

You say it's just one bad day

But how long have you felt this way

I used to sit on your shoulders

But now that I'm older

That weight's been replaced

Tell my why

You won't let me in

After all this time hiding

My patience wears thin

You're not a hero

And God knows that you're not a saint

So put down all your weapons

There's no one to blame

And I know that I'm not a saviour

But just let me re-pay the favour

You're only human

We're just the same

And for the first time

Oh, his heart's not so bold

And his smile doesn't shine so brightly

He once seemed so strong

But now that I'm grown I see

He's just like me

He is not a hero

And God knows that he is not a hero

Just because you're my father

Don't be ashamed

And I know that

I'm not a saviour

But just let me re-pay the favour

You're only human

We're just the same

We're just the same