My mother always told me when I'd look up to the sky I would see the ancient heroes written in the stars at night Oh the older I did grow and deeper meanings I did find These heroes walked beside me, everyday a sacrifice To give in a time of desperation To fight for the future of mankind Oh no it's not easy But I'll try to see beyond myself Oh why is it such a challenge? Oh I'll try, yes I'll try to do this world right Cause I wanna be a modern day hero Oh I have always wondered how somebody got so brave How they'd suffer for another, they would do whatever it takes Oh they've seen their share of hell And their life's the price they pay They'd do it all over again for their reasons never change To give when you're stronger than another To fight when you realize you can Oh no it's not easy But I'll try to see beyond myself Oh why is it such a challenge? Oh I'll try, yes I'll try to do this world right Cause I wanna, I wanna be A modern day hero Oh no it's not easy But I'll try to see beyond myself Oh why is it such a challenge? Oh I'll try, yes I'll try to do this world right I wanna be a modern day hero Oh a modern day hero Oh a modern day hero!