Take the glasses off no Superman

[Intro – distorted guitar riff, snare roll] (Instrumental Solo) [Verse 1 – fast strummed guitar, punchy kick drum] I don’t need a cape to stand my ground No laser eyes to shut the noise down Just a beat-up shirt and scuffed-up shoes Gonna fight the dark with nothing to lose [Pre-Chorus – building bassline, rising vocal intensity] They say I’m small, say I can’t win But I’ve got fire under my skin No disguise to hide behind Gonna let my real self shine [Chorus – full band, gang vocal harmonies] Take the glasses off, no Superman Just a kid with a plan No fancy tricks, no magic hand I’ll save the day the best I can Take the glasses off, no Superman Just a heart that understands That courage’s not in the grand It’s in the choice to take a stand [Verse 2 – layered rhythm guitar, hi-hat shuffle] I’ve got scars from the fights I’ve lost Got a voice that’s paid its cost No alter ego to tuck away Gonna face the world just this way [Pre-Chorus 2 – faster bass, more aggressive vocals] They laugh loud, say I’m naive But I know what bravery means No mask to cover my flaws Gonna stand tall through the applause [Chorus 2 – amplified guitar, crashing cymbals] Take the glasses off, no Superman Just a kid with a plan No fancy tricks, no magic hand I’ll save the day the best I can Take the glasses off, no Superman Just a heart that understands That courage’s not in the grand It’s in the choice to take a stand [Bridge – stripped-back acoustic guitar, quiet vocals] I don’t need to fly to reach the stars Don’t need to break walls to leave my marks Just a little hope to light the way Gonna make it through come what may [Solo – screaming electric guitar, fast drum fill] (Instrumental Solo) [Chorus 3 – full band, maximum energy, crowd sing-along] Take the glasses off, no Superman Just a kid with a plan No fancy tricks, no magic hand I’ll save the day the best I can Take the glasses off, no Superman Just a heart that understands That courage’s not in the grand It’s in the choice to take a stand [Outro – fading guitar, final snare hit] No cape, no glasses, just me Gonna be the hero I need to be