Story Behind The Song

This song has been through quite a few re-writes. I'm finally satisfied with it. My friend Scott Griffin wrote the awesome arrangement for piano and violin, and he played keyboard on the song. Scott is an amazing arranger. I am so glad to call him my friend. This song is dedicated to my mom and dad, Rose and Bob Polito.

Song Description

From a child's point of view, looking up to an adult whose character he/she admires and wants to emulate. Expressing gratitude to mentor for taking the time to talk to child.

Lyrics

Of all the humble people in the world, you amaze me.
Some think you're just an ordinary guy.
But I know what you do, and I?m looking up to you.
You're a hero in my eyes.

A Hero...nobody sees
A hero... made just for me
When you refuse to do wrong
And you train me to be strong.
I see truth?and integrity.

Of all the humble women in the world, you amaze me.
Some see the shell, but I have known the pearl.
'Cause I know how you live, how you give and give and give.
You're a hero in my world.

A hero...nobody sees
A hero...made just for me.
When you deny the greed,
And sacrifice to meet my need
I see gentleness and generosity.

Bridge: I wish every kid in the world could find what I found in you.
Someone to carve out time, someone to talk to.
I don't mean to put you on a pedestal, when you?d rather grab a stool.
When I grow up, I wanna be just like you.

When dust returns to dust and you are taken away,
When darkness falls, I'll gaze up to the sky.
I?ll see your shining star, and I'll remember who you are
Always a hero in my eyes.

A hero...nobody sees
A hero...made just for me
And someday when I'm grown
And I've got children of my own
I hope they?ll see the light of your life in me. (Repeat Bridge.)

You're my hero, You're my hero, my hero.