Hometown Heroes; National Nobodies

They've had chances to make this big city seem so small
Under stage lights, in rooms packed from window to wall
Like the sound of a smile or the distance of song
Only measured in time as the kids sing along
They are the ones who make a difference
Get these people on their feet
They say, "Let us be heard. Hear us out."

Can you hear?
The crowd is calling, "Hey, sing louder now,"
You've got to show them what it means to be alive
Dancing through the night has never been so rock n' roll
You've got a good thing and it's time to let them know

Win their hearts with words unlike the pages left at home
Secrets kept from critics
No one ever wants to know

Can you hear?
The crowd is calling, "Hey, sing louder now,"
You've got to show them what it means to be alive
Dancing through the night has never been so rock n' roll
You've got a good thing and it's time to let them know

Sing louder now
Let's dance the night away