I'm still here, no I'm not gonna run away, yeah I once feared, but that was in another day Cause the world keeps turning, mine keeps burning Now I'm thinking the joke's on me The tide is rising, I'm alive and everyone's shouting my name Fighting for the world Every boy and girl is a hero now and then So you know I can't pretend, I'm no simple man I'm a warrior, when times get hopeless We have all villains to conquer in our own little worlds So step up and be a hero For the ones you love I'm knocking at your door So why don't you come out and play Who we were before doesn't matter anyway, yeah Cause the world keeps turning, mine keeps burning Now I'm thinking the joke's on you The tide is rising, you're alive and what are you gonna do Fighting for the world Every boy and girl is a hero now and then So you know I can't pretend, I'm no simple man I'm a warrior, when times get hopeless We have all villains to conquer in our own little worlds So step up and be a hero For the ones you love Who's gonna tell the world 'don't be afraid' Who's gonna be the one to show them Only love can conquer this mess we made Who's gonna be a hero I'm still here, no I'm not gonna run away, yeah Fighting for the world Every boy and girl is a hero now and then So you know I can't pretend, I'm no simple man I'm a warrior, when times get hopeless (We have all villains to conquer in our own little worlds) When times get hopeless (So step up and be a hero) When times get hopeless, I'll be your hero For the ones you love For the ones you