[Verse 1]
I held the bag
While you took the blame
I cleaned the mess
And called it my lane
I knew the map
But I stood aside
You wore the crown
I wore the night
[Pre-Chorus]
Every raid, every loss
I was one step back
Every plea, every scar
I kept what you lacked
[Chorus]
Step up, little hero
Step up, little hero
The room is burning
And you know the way home
Step up, little hero
Step up, little hero
You were never the side man
You were the one all along
[Verse 2]
I saw the blade
In your shaking hand
I saw the fear
You refused to name
You looked at me
Like I had the key
But I was lost
In who I should be
[Pre-Chorus]
Every vow, every vow
I was too scared to speak
Every door, every dawn
You were already deep
[Chorus]
Step up, little hero
Step up, little hero
The room is burning
And you know the way home
Step up, little hero
Step up, little hero
You were never the side man
You were the one all along
[Bridge]
[Soft piano and choir]
If I fall, don’t wait for me
If I break, then set it free
I was hiding in plain sight
But the dark was never me
[Final Chorus]
Step up, little hero
Step up, little hero
The sky is splitting
And you know what to do
Step up, little hero
Step up, little hero
I was the side man
Till I became the truth
Step up, little hero
(you were born for this)
Step up, little hero
(now take the first step)