Five o'clock whistle blows The punch cards stand in line The factories line the streets Get the train on time How long must I fool myself I'm working for the man He holds me to ransom I'm putty in his hands No more, no more I'm not your hero I'm not your hero Not me, not me I go buy that old guitar The pawnshop's selling cheap Then down by the vacant lot Sell my voice to the street Hey you in your leather chair You hear me well I'll get my freedom So spend your time in hell No more, no more I'm not your hero I'm not your hero Not me, not me No more, I said no more 'Cause I'm not your hero Well I'm not your hero Not me, not me And I'm not your hero I'm not your hero Not me, not me