The Hero
Kris Kristofferson Lyrics

Don't you like to see the hero take his licks like a man
Do you not find it admirable when a hero takes a hit or two and stands up to face their challenges like a true champion?

Stand up and be tested and be true ?
Face any obstacle head-on and prove your mettle by staying true to your values and beliefs?

Would you like to be a hero in your life ? well you can
Do you aspire to be a hero in your own journey? You can, if you choose to.

Did you know it's up to you ?
Did you know that the decision to be a hero in your own life is solely yours to make?

Would you trade your place with jesus on the cross if you could
If given a choice, would you willingly swap places with the saviour of Christianity who was crucified on the cross?

Shining through eternity ?
A selfless act of supreme sacrifice endures beyond the physical world?

Would it bother you to know that you can be just as good
Would it unsettle you to learn that you have the potential to be as virtuous?

As you really want to be ?
As per your level of dedication towards imbibing high morals and ethical values in life?

And if you're bound to do your duty then it's time that you do
If you are committed to performing your duty, heed the call of the hour and fulfill it without reluctance or delay.

Look your future in the face
Confront the future with confidence and forethought

For the most important person in the world, which is you,
Never forget that you are the most crucial person in your life, and your choices and behaviour will impact your present and future.

Or the whole damn human race
Or even humanity itself, that also stands to gain or suffer from your actions and inactions.

There's a holy band of angels flying high through the night
The spiritual world is replete with messengers of divinity, who move about freely in the darkness and light.

Where no mortal ever trod
In a realm that is beyond the reach of mere mortals on earth.

Singing holy, holy, holy, holy, oh, jesus christ
Hymning and honouring the holy name of Jesus Christ with devotional prayers.

Is the lord almighty god
Acknowledging Him as the supreme lord and master of the universe, who commands ultimate power and authority over all matter and life.

You see, the good thing is you don't have to be as good as jesus to
The impressive feat of Jesus Christ's goodness serves as inspiration, but it is not necessary for one to emulate him entirely in order to be good.

Start out with
Begin the journey of goodness with an earnest heart and steadfast determination.

All you gotta do ask yourself, how would gary cooper have done it
To seek guidance when unsure, ask yourself, how would Gary Cooper have dealt with this?

Or john kennedy
Failing that, turn to the example of John F Kennedy.

Or martin luther king
Or follow the inspiring path of Martin Luther King Jr in your pursuit of righteousness.

Or malcom x ?
Or take inspiration from the life of Malcolm X in charting a course of civic duty and moral responsibility.