I Don't Want To Be A Hero
Embracing Youth: A Journey of Skateboards and Sidewalk Chalk
Lyrics
I don't want to be a hero
I don't want to assume the role of a hero.
So maybe we can go skating
Proposing an alternative activity like skating.
Play tag in the streets and fake it
Suggesting playful activities, avoiding seriousness.
For a while
A temporary escape from responsibilities.
I don't want to be a savior
Rejecting the idea of being a savior or protector.
We're just too young to be saving
Emphasizing youth and the inability to save everything.
My hands can't hold up what's caving
Expressing the limitations in offering help.
Anymore
Acknowledging personal incapacity to support further.
Let's write our names in chalk on the sidewalk
Suggesting leaving a mark together in a lighthearted way.
Let's dress in our best and dine at cheap restaurants
Choosing simple pleasures over grand gestures.
Because I can't be what they need me to be
Admitting inability to meet others' expectations.
And god knows though you try, you can't fix everything
Recognizing the impossibility of fixing everything.
So don't
Advising against attempting to fix beyond capabilities.
Because we're just kids you know
Highlighting the youthful nature and lack of experience.
I can't keep picking up pieces
Expressing difficulty in continuously picking up broken pieces.
Of things that always stay broken
Acknowledging the persistent nature of broken things.
I'd stay stuck forever here roaring
Imagining being stuck in a challenging situation.
At the moon
Metaphorically expressing frustration or distress.
I don't always have the answers
Admitting a lack of solutions or answers.
So let's draw a map on the ceiling
Suggesting creating an imaginary map for guidance.
Follow the line to the feeling
Encouraging embracing a carefree, fast-paced feeling.
Of spinning fast, letting go, forgetting all that we know
Describing the experience of letting go and forgetting.
Let's write our names in chalk on the sidewalk
Repeating the idea of leaving a mark together.
Let's dress in our best and dine at cheap restaurants
Reiterating the preference for simple pleasures.
Because I can't be what they need me to be
Repeating the acknowledgment of personal limitations.
And god knows though you try, you can't fix everything
Reiterating the idea that not everything can be fixed.
So don't
Repeating the advice against attempting the impossible.
Because we're just kids
Reemphasizing the youthfulness and inexperience.
Right now all we have is the floor of this hallway
Describing the current situation as being on the floor.
I'll sit here as long as I can
Expressing willingness to endure the current state.
Tell me this morning light means everything's alright
Seeking reassurance that morning light signifies well-being.
And then maybe we can go
Considering another round of the suggested playful activity.
Skating
Reiterating the idea of going skating.
Let's write our names in chalk on the sidewalk
Repeating the desire to leave a mark together.
Let's dress in our best and dine at cheap restaurants
Reiterating the preference for simple pleasures.
Because I can't be what they need me to be
Repeating the acknowledgment of personal limitations.
And god knows though you try, you can't fix everything
Reiterating the idea that not everything can be fixed.
So don't
Repeating the advice against attempting the impossible.
Because we're just kids
Reemphasizing the youthfulness and inexperience.
We're just kids
Affirming the youthful nature once again.
So maybe we can go
Suggesting another round of the playful activity.
Skating
Reiterating the desire to go skating together.
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