• I am the antihero.

    I never claimed to be able to save you,
    Put all of your misguided notions on the shelf.
    I can't be the person who comes to the rescue;
    I can't even rescue myself.

    I am the antihero,
    I am not here by choice.
    When you needed help, it was convenient for me,
    So when I come, do not rejoice.

    I am the antihero,
    I do as I please.
    I'm swayed by my own circumstance,
    Towards nobility or misdeeds.

    I am the antihero,
    If I may be so daring.
    Those times you needed me and I did not come?
    I did not feel like caring.

    I am the antihero,
    I don't go looking for the distressed,
    For opportunities to slay your dragons,
    Or smite your evils and the troubles you tow,
    But I happened by and you asked that of me,
    I had nothing better to do, so...

    I am the antihero,
    Hold your applause.
    I'm as angry, conflicted, and reckless as they come,
    And I've many fatal flaws.

    I am the antihero,
    With overactive empathy,
    And you see it and exploit it,
    And you will not leave me be.

    I am the antihero,
    If you don't like it, that's fine.
    Go find yourself a hero
    Who will let you waste their time.

    I am the antihero,
    I don't want to be concerned
    About whether or not your demons will prevail.
    I am the antihero
    Because heroes aren't allowed to fail.