He made me rough He made me strong My heart is carved out of stone Can't change it You say my name You sing me songs How can I tell you Without you leaving? I've tried so hard My lungs are burning From the strain I guess my nature Works against me Aim to fail I'll never be the hero I'll never be the humble servant Don't you mix me with your kind I could never shine I'll never be the hero I'll always be The fearful soldier Dancing from the Strings he tied Standing in his prime Listen to me now I'll tell you lies Drive you insane He told me how to Twist minds And break them I should be rough I should be strong How come your touch Feels so soft and tender? I've tried so hard My lungs are burning From the strain I guess my nature Works against me Aim to fail I'll never be the hero I'll never be the humble servant Don't you mix me with your kind I could never shine I'll never be the hero I'll always be The fearful soldier Dancing from the Strings he tied Standing in his prime Listen to me now Listen to me now If you'd find out Would you turn the other cheek? Leave me to drown? With my lies to drag me deeper So help me I can't breathe I don't know how to live without you now You know I'll never be the hero I'll never be the hero I'll never be the humble servant Don't you mix me with your kind I could never shine I'll never be the hero I'll always be The fearful soldier Dancing from the Strings he tied Standing in his prime Listen to me now I'll never be the hero I'll never be the hero The hero