Lyrics

I'm not here to tear you down
I'm here to tell you, I've been there
Lonely. Angry. Feeling like the world's against me
But that's not strength
Strength is what you do when you stand up for someone who can't stand for themselves

You think the badge makes the man
You think the fist makes you strong
But a real man's worth
Is what he does when the power's gone

I've seen the lonely nights, the screen glow in your face
Scrolling for a fight, looking for someone to replace
The hole where love should be, the ache you can't define
You wear that armor proud, but it's paper-thin inside

Is this the man you swore you'd be
Or just a shadow of your enemy
There's more than fear, more than command
The measure's in the strength to stand

Stop acting like boys, start being real men
Protect the weak, stand tall again
Be the shield, not the sword in your hand
That's the measure, the measure of a man

Superman don't break the ones he swore to save
Jedi Knights bring light to the darkest cave
Captain America fights for every soul
Not for the power, not for control
Even the Gaia Knights stand against the tide
Lifting up the fallen, never stepping aside

Is this the man you swore you'd be
Or just a shadow of your enemy
Real heroes rise when others can't
That's the fire, not the rant

Stop acting like boys, start being real men
Protect the weak, stand tall again
Be the shield, not the sword in your hand
That's the measure, the measure of a man

It's not too late to turn this all around
Lay down the hate, hear a stronger sound
Brother, there's honor in an open hand
Come walk with the ones who truly stand

Stop acting like boys, start being real men
We fight for the weak, again and again
Shoulder to shoulder, stronger than hate
That's the measure that makes a man great
The world needs more heroes, not more enemies
Choose the path where the light begins
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