Billy Edwards_au - They Called Him Names Lyrics

In a small town, a boy named James
Walked to school, faced the same old games
He was different, he was brave
But the world was cruel, they called him names

He loved colors bright, he loved the arts
But they couldn't see the beauty in his heart
In the hallways, whispers grew loud
But James stood tall, never backed down

They called him names, tried to make him break
But he found strength in the words they'd take
He rose above, found his own way
From a bullied boy to a hero today

Years went by, James found his path
Studied hard, faced the aftermath
Became a paramedic, saving lives
In the darkest moments, he would thrive

When they worked, he saw familiar faces
Those who bullied him in school hallways and spaces
Now in need, they looked into his eyes
Saw the hero they once despised

They called him names, tried to make him break
But he found strength in the words they'd take
He rose above, found his own way
From a bullied boy to a hero today

He said, I forgive you, I've moved on
The hurt you caused has made me strong
I save lives now, I bring hope
In my own way, I learned to cope

They called him names, tried to make him break
But he found strength in the words they'd take
He rose above, found his own way
From a bullied boy to a hero today

James walked away, head held high
A symbol of hope, a guiding light
For those who struggle, for those who hide
He showed the world you can survive

In every life saved, in every heart healed
He proved that love is the strongest shield
From bullied boy to a hero's call
James stood strong, stood tall through it all