O Superman
A.P.O. Lyrics
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How long till you break?
You're happy 'cause you smile
But how much can you fake?
An ordinary boy, an ordinary name
But ordinary's just not good enough today
Why, yeah, Superman's dead?
Yeah, is it in my head?
Yeah, we'll just laugh instead
You worry about the weather and
[Incomprehensible]
And are you worried about your faith?
Kneel down and obey
You're happy you're in love
You need someone to hate
An ordinary girl, ordinary waist
But ordinary's just not good enough today
Alone, alone, alone I'm thinking
Why, yeah, Superman's dead?
Yeah, is it in my head?
Yeah, we'll just laugh instead
You worry about the weather and
[Incomprehensible]
Why? Yeah, why?
Why? Yeah, why?
Doesn't anybody ever know?
Doesn't anybody ever know?
Doesn't anybody ever know
That the world's a subway, subway?
Doesn't anybody ever know?
Doesn't anybody ever know?
Doesn't anybody ever know
That the world's a subway, subway?
That the world's a subway, subway?
Doesn't any, any, any, any, any
Doesn't any, any, any, any, any
Doesn't any, any, any, any, any
That the world's a subway, subway?
That the world's a subway, subway?
The lyrics to A.P.O.'s song "O Superman" are a commentary on the pressures and anxieties that we face in modern life. The opening lines, "Do you worry that you're not liked? How long till you break? You're happy 'cause you smile but how much can you fake?" speak to the facade that many of us put on to hide our insecurities and fears. We go through life trying to appear happy and confident, but often feel alone and isolated.
The mention of Superman in the song is a reference to the idea of an unattainable ideal. Superman represents the perfect hero, always strong and capable, while the rest of us struggle to keep up. The lyrics ask, "Why, yeah, Superman's dead? Yeah, is it in my head?" suggesting that the idea of perfection is just a fantasy that we create in our minds.
The lines, "You worry about the weather and [incomprehensible], and are you worried about your faith? Kneel down and obey" speak to the ways in which we try to control our lives and find stability in uncertain times. We look to religion or other belief systems to provide us with answers, but ultimately we are left with more questions.
Overall, "O Superman" is a commentary on the struggles of modern life and the search for meaning and purpose in a world that can feel overwhelming and chaotic.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you worry that you're not liked?
Do you have anxiety that people don't accept or approve of you?
How long till you break?
What's the amount of time before you give up or lose it?
You're happy 'cause you smile
You may appear content because you put on a happy face
But how much can you fake?
But how long can you keep pretending?
An ordinary boy, an ordinary name
A typical guy with an unremarkable name
But ordinary's just not good enough today
But usual, typical isn't satisfactory anymore
Alone, alone, alone I'm thinking
Reflecting deeply, I'm all by myself
Why, yeah, Superman's dead?
I ponder why Superman, an iconic hero, is no longer here
Yeah, is it in my head?
I ask myself if this idea only exists in my mind
Yeah, we'll just laugh instead
We'll opt to chuckle instead of confronting harsh truths
You worry about the weather and
You're anxious about things you can't control such as the weather, etc.
[Incomprehensible]
Unknown lyrics
And are you worried about your faith?
Do you fear that your beliefs are uncertain or misguided?
Kneel down and obey
Conform and follow what you're told
You're happy you're in love
You think that being in love makes you content
You need someone to hate
You feel the requirement to have someone to dislike or condemn
An ordinary girl, ordinary waist
A regular woman with a standard waistline
But ordinary's just not good enough today
But typical, norm isn't satisfactory anymore
Why? Yeah, why?
Why do things happen this way?
Doesn't anybody ever know?
Doesn't anyone have an answer or understanding?
That the world's a subway, subway?
That the world is a never-ending transit system when we keep moving and travelling?
Doesn't any, any, any, any, any
Doesn't anyone
That the world's a subway, subway?
That we're forever on a journey through life?
Contributed by Nolan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Radek Dąbrowski
Epic!!! Thanks for sharing
Guy beadle
Amazing
DWZ V E
It makes mo sad, to see that "M.A.N.D.Y - Oh superman" is actually this old song being remixed. Are none of nowadays artist anymore able to create???
donov's temperament
I think they just sampled laurie anderson
Kevin Murphy
the original song is by Laurie Anderson - a new wave pioneer in the 80s
Guy beadle
How can I get a copy please xxx