Miracles
Unveiling the Fragile Hero: A Tale of Expectations and Lost Applause
Lyrics
They built a hero out of expectations
Expectations have constructed a heroic image.
And what a hopeless hero was he
The hero is deemed hopeless despite societal expectations.
With sticks for legs he shook when the wind blew,
The hero is fragile, symbolized by legs made of sticks.
Even slightly
Even a slight challenge makes him tremble.
And he welcomed the smiles, he welcomed the applause
Despite vulnerabilities, he appreciates recognition and applause.
And he hoped that they'd never forget
He hopes people remember his perceived identity.
Just who they thought he was
Emphasizes the disconnect between perception and reality.
They dressed him up in rich man's clothes
The hero is adorned in luxurious attire.
And told him he was beautiful
Assured of beauty, he's influenced by societal judgments.
Then they expected miracles
Expectations for extraordinary feats are imposed.
His parents were pleased they went to all the parties
His parents are pleased with his social success.
He was groomed for greatness from the time he was young
His upbringing prepares him for greatness.
Raised on a diet of television
TV shapes his worldview, limiting critical thinking.
He was taught to listen, kept dumb
He's conditioned to listen but discouraged from speaking.
And he welcomed desire and reckless luxury
He craves desire and extravagant living.
And the world soaked up every drop of drama and insecurity
The world absorbs his drama and insecurities.
They dressed him up in rich man's clothes
Continued emphasis on outward appearance and judgment.
And told him he was beautiful
Reiteration of the perceived beauty and expectations.
Then they expected miracles
Expectations persist despite potential letdowns.
And then one day his admirers just quit him
Supporters abandon him, taking away admiration.
They packed up their paint and were gone
They leave, leaving him alone and abandoned.
And he stood alone,
Emphasis on his solitude.
Their beautiful disaster,
Describes him as a beautiful disaster.
Wondering were he'd gone wrong
Reflecting on where he went wrong.
And he wanted the smiles and he wanted the applause
Desiring recognition and applause but facing rejection.
But no one would look him in the eye now,
Lack of eye contact and responsiveness from others.
No one returned his calls
Isolation intensifies with unreturned calls.
They dressed him up in rich man's clothes
Reiteration of external adornment and judgments.
And told him he was beautiful
Continued emphasis on perceived beauty.
Then they expected miracles
Despite setbacks, expectations for miracles persist.
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