Hero
Darren Hayes / Savage Garden Lyrics

Outside comfort in the skin
I may seem to be comfortable and confident, but only on the outside

I am all that you're projecting
You see in me only what you want to see, even if it's not the real me

Inside feel the rising tide
I am struggling inside, with emotions that are hard to contain

And the revolutions deafening
My inner turmoil is so intense it almost feels like a revolution

I was trying to hide my opposing side
I used to keep my true self hidden, even from myself

Trying to reconcile my magical light
I struggled to accept and integrate all parts of myself, even the ones that are different or special

Ladies and gentlemen listen up please
I am addressing a crowd, hoping they will pay attention

I don't want to be your hero
I cannot live up to your expectations or be the person you want me to be

(No, I am not open parts of me are broken)
I am not emotionally available or whole, I am carrying some wounds or traumas

Do yourself a favor
I am advising you to be wise and avoid disappointment

Save yourself
You should prioritize your own well-being and happiness, not rely on me to provide them

Don't pick me find someone else
You should look elsewhere for a hero or a savior, as I cannot fulfill that role for you

(Why'd you want to bother find yourself another)
I am questioning why someone would keep chasing after me, when I have made it clear I am not what they need

Sometimes you put all of your desires in an object of affection
People tend to project their hopes and dreams onto someone else, instead of pursuing them for themselves

But in time because you idolize there is only disappointment
However, this strategy often leads to disillusionment or frustration, as the other person cannot live up to those expectations

I was flying so high in your perfect sky
I might have given the impression of enjoying your attention and admiration, but it was not sustainable

But I needed to fall cannot have it all
Eventually, I had to come down to earth and realize that I cannot please everyone or be everything to anyone

Don't need to compromise
I don't have to give up my values or beliefs to fit someone else's standards

I don't need to occupy the floor
I don't have to be the center of attention or the leader of the pack

There's a danger in boxing in my sin
It's risky to deny or repress my true self, as it may resurface in unexpected or harmful ways

And all that I am
I am owning and accepting all parts of myself, even the flawed or vulnerable ones

It's too much pressure
I cannot handle the burden of being seen as a hero or a role model, as it's unrealistic and stressful

I'll only let you down again
I know that if you rely on me too heavily, I might disappoint you or fail you