They built a hero out of expectations

And what a hopeless hero was he

With sticks for legs, well he shook when the wind blew, even slightly

And he welcomed the smiles

Welcomed the applause

He hoped they'd never forget just who they thought he was

They dressed him up in rich man's clothes

And told him he was beautiful

Then they expected miracles

Then they expected miracles

His parents were pleased

They went to all the parties

He was groomed for greatness from the time he was young

Raised on a diet of television

He was taught to listen, kept dumb

And he welcomed desire

And reckless luxury

And the world soaked up every drop of drama

And insecurity

They dressed him up in rich man's clothes

And told him he was beautiful

Then they expected miracles

Then they expected miracles

Then one day his admirers just quit him

They just packed up their paints and were gone

And he stood alone

Their beautiful disaster

Wonderin' where he'd gone wrong

He wanted their smiles

Wanted the applause

No one would look him in the eye now

No one returned his calls

They dressed him up in rich man's clothes

And told him he was beautiful

Then they expected miracles

Then they expected miracles