Fading Hero Tears

I held my breath so you could breathe

And still you turned and walked from me (ahhhh)

You said "be brave" like it was easy

Like scars don’t sting when no one sees me

I tried to smile,

I tried to prove But all my strength was just for you (ooh)

If I don’t reach you,

what am I?

A hero to the crowd,

alone inside

So I run back through the rain

Just to hear you say my name (ahhhh)

Don’t leave me here,

I’m still trying Hands shaking,

heart in fighting

If you’re the light I learned to follow

Why does it hurt when you say hello?

I’d break again just to save you But who saves me when

I do? (oh-oh)

I trained my tears to never show

But tonight they finally overflow

You made a promise in the dark

Then left me guarding all the parts (ooh)

Say it straight—was I just useful?

A stepping stone you called beautiful

If I let go,

I might fall apart

If I hold on,

I break my heart (ahhhh)

Don’t leave me here,

I’m still trying Hands shaking,

heart in fighting If you’re the light I learned to follow

Why does it hurt when you say hello?

I’d break again just to save you But who saves me when

I do? (oh-oh)

I’ll still be kind,

even in pieces Still moving on,

still finding reasons Goodbye,

my almost (ahhhh)