Heroes

So you wanna be the hero, kid, be adored by everyone
 'Cause no one can forget you when you're the reason they have won
 You want the fame, the attention, but more than anything
 You're scared of fading to the background like you didn't mean a thing
 It's nice to be liked, and it's nicer to be known, but just because there are more people doesn't mean you're not alone
 So you wanna be the hero
 Baby, don't we all?
 But you're forgetting the thing about heroes, kid, they always have to fall
 So be careful what you wish for, it'll certainly come true
 Your world will tear apart 'til the sky's no longer blue
 You can dream of glory, of love, and laughter!
 But what you need to understand is heroes who don't get a happily ever after
 So you wanna be the hero and pretend you're something more
 But face it, it's a ruse, you're a scared child at the core
 You're not fighting any battles except the ones inside your head
 You're nothing but a coward, no idea of what's ahead
 I've been there, I've felt that, so trust me when I say
 It's not all that it's cracked up to be, we're better off this way
 So you wanna be the hero
 Run around and play pretend
 But you are forgetting the thing about heroes, kid, they all end up dead
 So be careful what you wish for, it'll certainly come true
 Your world will tear apart 'til the sky's no longer blue
 You can dream of glory, of love, and laughter!
 But what you need to understand is heroes who don't get a happily ever after, after, whoa, oh!
 Too many people have told you you're brave!
 It's gone to your head!
 So don't mistake this all for strength!
 You had no options to choose from instead, instead, instead!
 Be careful what you wish for, it'll certainly come true
 Your world will tear apart 'til the sky's no longer blue
 You can dream of glory, of love, and laughter!
 But what you need to understand is heroes who don't
 We don't
 You won't
 So you still wanna be the hero, refuse to heed my advice
 Go ahead and play the hero, soon you'll have to pay the price