You Can Be a Hero

Social Media: https://linktr.ee/shunaiart Lyrics: Intro (Soft, spoken-sung over a clean guitar) I used to watch the re-runs from a distance With a notebook full of dreams I couldn't say My hands were empty, shaking from existence Just a quirkless kid who got in his own way Verse 1 The smoke cleared, and the symbol stood there bleeding Said, "You want to save the world? Then watch me fall" He gave me fire, even though I wasn't needing A single cell to match him, no, not at all I just needed a "yes" to break the wall Pre-Chorus Now every bone I break is a lesson I’ve learned Every tear that falls is a bridge that I’ve burned For a future where nobody has to hurt alone Chorus (Explosive, full band) So let me smash through the ceiling Let these broken fingers write the score I’m not the strongest, but I’m still believing That a borrowed flame can open any door I’ll cry a river, then I’ll stand up straight One For All is burning in my chest I won’t stop running ‘til I change my fate Because you can be a hero—I passed the test Verse 2 They called me "Deku" like a curse word in the hallway Now I wear it like a badge to guard the weak I see your face, Tenko, in the hallway And I know your broken heart is what I seek I don't fight to kill, I fight to speak Pre-Chorus Every scar I carry is a friend I couldn't save But I'll dig through the rubble, climb down from the grave For a smile that finally learns to stay Chorus (Louder, more desperate) Let me smash through the ceiling Let these broken fingers write the score I’m not the strongest, but I’m still believing That a borrowed flame can open any door I’ll cry a river, then I’ll stand up straight One For All is burning in my chest I won’t stop running ‘til I change my fate Because you can be a hero—I passed the test Bridge (Music drops to just a heartbeat kick drum and a single synth note) What is a hero if not a broken mirror? Reflecting all the light you thought you lost? I’ve seen the ghosts of seven souls inside me And they whisper, "Izuku, count the cost" So I’ll reach out my hand... even if it gets me lost Guitar solo (Melodic, not too fast—full of bends and emotion, like a cry) Outro Chorus (Acoustic, building back to huge) I will smash through the silence With the tears still rolling down my face I am the Ninth, the heir to all the violence Traded for a world that’s full of grace So watch me fail, then watch me rise again Plus Ultra ‘til my very last breath I am the boy who chose to save his enemies Because you can be a hero... (Whispered) Even in death. Final Line (Screamed into silence) I am here.