Man of Steel (when you were a boy...)

by Ace Smith

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When you were a boy, you blocked bullets with your chest
Put on your cape and suit and promised to do your very best
To protect the people of the world
Pushed your feet off the ground
You leapt tall buildings in a single bound
Defeat the bad guys and save the people
Everyone's safe and sound
Hero to all the boys and girls

When you were a boy, you could do anything
When you were a boy, you were the man of steel
When you were a boy, could never go too far astray
So up, up, and away, I know you're gonna save the day

Well, the world ain't bright as you remember
And it's a lot more gray
Now some of the people don't want superheroes
Maybe it's always been that way
And even you can't make the planet colder
How's it feel now that you're older
Can you still hold the weight of the world on your shoulders, well

When you were a boy, you could do anything
When you were a boy, you were the man of steel
When you were a boy, could never go too far astray
So now what do you do when your world has turned to gray

Well, superhuman, how'd you end up here
Your team is gone, you're all alone
It's been a long time since you were the king
But now you're not so tough
You tried to be a hero but you never did enough
You never did enough, you never did enough
You never did enough, you never did enough
So how will you be remembered
A savior or a failure, or just a fool
I'm sorry to say, but our time here has come to an end
I know your weakness, you've been defeated
Better hope to escape at hour eleven

When you were a boy, you could do anything
When you were a boy, you were the man of steel
When you were a boy, you could never go too far astray
So up, up, and away, I know you're gonna save the day

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released September 22, 2023

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