Super Heroes
Barry Bostwick; Susan Sarandon Lyrics

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I've done a lot
God knows I've tried
To find the truth
I've even lied
But all I know
Is down inside I'm

Bleeding

And super heroes
Come to feast
To taste the flesh
Not yet deceased
And all I know
Is still the beast is

Feeding

And crawling on the planet's face
Some insects called the human race
Lost in time, and lost in space
And meaning

Meaning

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Super Heroes speaks to the singer's internal struggle with truth and dishonesty. They express their efforts to discover the truth but acknowledge that they've lied in the process, leading them to feel "bleeding" inside. The second verse introduces a violent imagery of super heroes, who represent the powerful and strong, coming to feed on the flesh of the not-yet-dead. The use of "still the beast is feeding" speaks to the cyclical nature of violence and power. The line "crawling on the planet's face" adds to the bleakness of the situation, painting a picture of a barren and hostile world. The insects called the human race are lost in time and space without meaning, highlighting the futility of their existence.

Line by Line Meaning

I've done a lot
I have accomplished many things in my life

God knows I've tried
I have put in a lot of effort to achieve my goals

To find the truth
I have searched for the truth

I've even lied
I have told lies in my quest for the truth

But all I know
However, what I have come to understand is

Is down inside I'm
Deep inside of me, I am

Bleeding
Emotionally wounded or hurting

And super heroes
Fictional characters with extraordinary abilities

Come to feast
They arrive to indulge in something

To taste the flesh
To experience the physical sensations or pleasures

Not yet deceased
The flesh they taste belongs to someone who is still alive