Superhero
Johnny Hollow Lyrics
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Take back all the things that they stole?
We won't resurrect the crusade
Now, cause it looks like we've been betrayed
Will someone come save us from tis storyline of mass destruction?
Will they stay when they see what we have done, just to be free?
-Chorus-
Waiting, we're waiting for a superhero intervention,
I'm waiting for a superhero
The boys in charge celebrate their cunning game of switch and bait.
Looking down at the world they've created.
Land of the lost and sedated.
Will someone come save us from tis storyline of mass destruction?
Will they stay when they see what we have done, just to be free?
-Chorus-
The lyrics of Johnny Hollow's Superhero explore the idea of waiting for a savior figure to rescue humanity from the atrocities committed by those in power. The opening lines ask if the listener wants to save their soul and take back what has been stolen from them. However, the following lines suggest that there will be no resurrection of a crusade, as humanity has been betrayed. The chorus emphasizes the sense of waiting for a superhero to intervene, which reflects the frustration and helplessness of those hoping for a better future.
The second verse points out that those in charge are celebrating their ability to manipulate and deceive the masses. They have created a world where people are lost and sedated, unable to recognize their own subjugation. Despite this, the chorus repeats the idea of waiting for a superhero, as if this figure or idea is the only hope left. The lyrics are thought-provoking, and the message is clear; humanity is in a precarious situation, and there is a need for a positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you want to save your soul?
Do you desire to reclaim the essence of who you are within?
Take back all the things that they stole?
Reclaim all that was taken from you by oppressive forces.
We won't resurrect the crusade
We won't bring back the fight for something deemed holy as it has proven harmful.
Now, cause it looks like we've been betrayed
We acknowledge that our trust has been broken by those in power.
Will someone come save us from this storyline of mass destruction?
Will there be a savior to free us from continual devastating events?
Will they stay when they see what we have done, just to be free?
Will the hero remain when they witness the lengths we've gone to escape oppression and pursue freedom?
Waiting, we're waiting for a superhero intervention,
We're eagerly anticipating the arrival of a hero to intervene in our struggles.
I'm waiting for a superhero
Personally, I'm longing for the arrival of a hero to bring change.
The boys in charge celebrate their cunning game of switch and bait.
Those in power take pleasure in their manipulative tactics and deceit.
Looking down at the world they've created.
The ones with authority look at the world they shaped from their advantageous position.
Land of the lost and sedated.
It's a place where people feel hopeless and numb due to being misled and oppressed.
Contributed by Jonathan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.