[INTRO] (soft-spoken over piano trembles):
“If they knew the weight I carry…
they’d understand why I shake.”
[VERSE 1]
I’ve walked so far my shadow’s tired,
It drags behind like wounded hope.
I’ve held the light when I was breaking,
Pretended strength so none would know.
They look at me like I am timeless,
A figure carved in iron stone—
But every hero has a heartbeat,
And mine’s afraid of dying alone.
[PRE-CHORUS]
I’m not the myth they paint in stories,
I’m not a legend forged by fate.
I’m just a soul that keeps on trying,
Even when every step feels late.
[CHORUS]
I’m only flesh and faith,
A trembling frame that aches.
I’m doing all I can—
But I’m just a man.
I hold the line with shaking hands,
Hoping someday they’ll understand:
The strongest hearts can crack…
And still come back again.
[VERSE 2]
I’ve seen the love I couldn’t live up to,
The eyes that asked for more than me.
I’ve worn the armor made of promises,
And felt it rust with every plea.
But even heroes lose their balance,
Even the mighty fall from grace.
I’m not immortal, I’m not endless—
I’m simply trying to hold my place.
[PRE-CHORUS 2]
If I fall short of what they needed,
If I don’t rise the way they planned…
Just know I tried with every heartbeat,
Even the broken ones I had.
[CHORUS] (FULL)
I’m only flesh and faith,
A trembling frame that aches.
I’m doing all I can—
But I’m just a man.
I hold the line with shaking hands,
Hoping someday they’ll understand:
The strongest hearts can crack…
And still come back again.
[BRIDGE] (raw, trembling vocal + choral hum)
I never asked to wear this mantle,
I never claimed to be the best.
I’m only here because I’m needed—
A fragile soul put to the test.
If all that’s left of me is courage,
Even a shred I can withstand…
Then let it be enough to show them
What it means to be human.
[FINAL CHORUS]
I’m only flesh and faith,
A trembling frame that aches.
I’m doing all I can—
But I’m just a man.
If I grow tired, please don’t forsake
The heart that fought through every quake—
I’m still right where I stand…
Still just a man.
A man who won’t let go,
Even when he hits the end.
