Someone Stand

Lyrics

**SOMEONE HAD TO STAND** **[Intro] [distant piano] [static] [thunder]** I heard the sirens in the silence, Saw the shadows on the wall, Everybody waited for a savior— But nobody moved at all. **[Verse 1]** I was never bulletproof, Never made of steel, I just learned to hide the fractures No one else could see or feel. Every scar became a warning, Every loss became a name, And I carried all their voices Like a match against the rain. **[Pre-Chorus]** I was scared. I was shaking. I was barely holding on. But when everybody turned away— I knew what had to be done. **[Chorus] [huge guitars]** **SOMEONE HAD TO STAND!** When the whole world backed away, Someone had to walk through fire When there was no light to save. I never asked to be a hero, Never wanted their applause— I just couldn't watch another soul Get swallowed by the dark. If I fall here, let them know— I gave everything I had. I wasn't born a hero… **Someone had to stand.** **[Verse 2] [heavier]** There are ghosts inside my heartbeat, There are names beneath my skin, Every battle that I survived Still comes crawling back again. They say courage means you're fearless— That's a lie I've come to know. Courage is your knees still shaking When you choose to face it though. **[Pre-Chorus]** I felt weak. I felt broken. I could hear my demons laugh. But there were people behind me— So there was no turning back. **[Chorus]** **SOMEONE HAD TO STAND!** When the whole world backed away, Someone had to walk through fire When there was no light to save. I never asked to be a hero, Never wanted their applause— I just couldn't watch another soul Get swallowed by the dark. If I fall here, let them know— I gave everything I had. I wasn't born a hero… **Someone had to stand.** **[Bridge] [stripped down]** What makes a hero? A cape? A name? A monument carved into stone? No. It's the one who stays When everyone leaves. The one who reaches back When they could run free. It's saying— **"Take my hand. You're not dying here tonight."** **[Breakdown] [screamed distorted]** I'VE BEEN BEATEN! I'VE BEEN BURIED! I'VE BEEN DRAGGED THROUGH EVERY HELL! BUT IF MY PAIN CAN BUILD A SHELTER THEN I'LL WEAR THESE SCARS MYSELF! I DON'T NEED YOUR CROWN! I DON'T NEED YOUR PRAISE! JUST GIVE ME ONE MORE PERSON I CAN PULL OUT OF THE FLAMES! **[Final Chorus] [massive]** **SOMEONE HAD TO STAND!** When the whole world backed away, Someone had to walk through fire When there was no light to save. I never asked to be a hero, Never wanted their applause— I just couldn't leave another heart Abandoned in the dark. And if someday they remember me, Don't build statues where I stand— Just tell them I was terrified… **AND I STOOD UP ANYWAY.** **[Final Refrain]** I wasn't born a hero. I wasn't made of steel. I was just another broken soul Who knew exactly how it feels. So when the darkness called their name, And nobody had a plan— I stepped forward. **Someone had to stand.** **[Outro] [piano] [distant vocal]** Someone had to stand… Someone had to stand… So I did.