[Verse 1]
When I was growing up, every one of y'all was doubting me
Now that I'm here, all of the sudden you are proud of me?
I can't even blame you
I didn't believe in myself
I was frightened 'bout what I would soon achieve

Look at me: just a scrawny little kid without a quirk
And when I was chosen, didn't really think that this would work
Bakugo, he was the fittest even though he was a jerk
All I did was study perks, what a tiny little twerp

I was scared, but was brave when I had the opportunity
To save another life, never hesitate presumably
'Cause deep inside I was a hero, but I didn't recognize
The passion that I have when it comes to saving other lives

Me getting a quirk wasn't something we would publicize
I would never be a superhero, not in others' eyes
So I stayed in the shadows hoping I could fly
I was chosen, but most of the time I wondered why

[Chorus]
I was laughed at. Now it's my time
Took a mad act, and I lept blind
'Cause he chose me, and I couldn't see why
It was All-Might, so I would at least try
And he told me "It's not about where you're at
It is where you're gonna be if you were given the chance
It is where you're gonna be if you were given the test
So I'm giving you the quirk. I know it's in good hands."
[Verse 2]
Yo
He would train me, and as I grew strong
I grew closer to the day I've been praying for too long
It didn't even matter that they thought I was a joke
I was standing with my hero, my abilities awoken

Started off slow, I was learning how to manage it
That came with brandishing scars and wrapping bandages
But I would never break, I just rally through the damages
I took my own path, didn't follow other passages
Who would think a little punk without advantages
Would be the symbol of peace? Uncomfortable, but as it is
Everybody's tough when the going isn't rough
Who you are will really show when you're fighting your imbalances

Breaks and mistakes, all I ever did was fight
I don't do it for the love, I just do it 'cause it's right
I just did it for the plight of the people who would die
Now they won't, and I fight because I'm the reason why

[Chorus]
I was laughed at. Now it's my time
Took a mad act, and I lept blind
'Cause he chose me, and I couldn't see why
It was All-Might, so I would at least try
And he told me "It's not about where you're at
It is where you're gonna be if you were given the chance
It is where you're gonna be if you were given the test
So I'm giving you the quirk. I know it's in good hands."
[Verse 3]
Then you came into my life and I knew
I would die to protect you from what you've been through
We have failed you
Left you in the grasp of a man who betrayed you
You never have to ask me again, I will save you
Plow through the blood and the pain
Mirio, Nighteye, you will not be in vain
I will carry on your legacy, starting with the enemy
Overhaul, you have helped me double my intensity

Pushed me to my limits using Eri as a medic
And it's fitting she's the key to your demise, how poetic
I can push it even further now that I won't make a dent
I'll go to fifty, then to eighty, up to one-hundred percent!
And you will cower at the greatest hero that you've ever met
You have bullied, you have tortured, now you're paying for the debt

Full Cowl, little Deku's here and coming to collect!
You will never hurt again, I am coming for your neck!

[Chorus]
I was laughed at. Now it's my time
Took a mad act, and I lept blind
'Cause he chose me, and I couldn't see why
It was All-Might, so I would at least try
And he told me "It's not about where you're at
It is where you're gonna be if you were given the chance
It is where you're gonna be if you were given the test
So I'm giving you the quirk. I know it's in good hands."