Super Heroes
Barry Bostwick Susan Sarandon Charles Gray Lyrics
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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
To taste the flesh
Not yet deceased
And all I know
Is still the beast is
Feeding
(spoken) And crawling on the planet's face,
some insects called the human race.
Lost in time, and lost in space,
And meaning.
The song Super Heroes by Barry Bostwick, Susan Sarandon, and Charles Gray contains incredibly symbolic lyrics. The first verse opens with the singer stating that they've done a lot and tried to find the truth, even if it meant they had to lie. However, they feel as though they're bleeding on the inside. This could represent a sense of guilt or internal struggle that the singer is facing. In the chorus, they talk about super heroes coming to feast and taste the flesh of those who aren't yet dead. This could be a metaphor for individuals who take advantage of others when they're at their lowest point.
The final verse is particularly interesting as it's spoken rather than sung. The singer talks about insects called the human race that are lost in time and space without any real meaning. This again could be a metaphor for the aimlessness and confusion that the singer is feeling. Alternatively, it could be a commentary on society as a whole and how we're all struggling to find our place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I've done a lot
I have put in a lot of effort
God knows I've tried
I have put in my best efforts
To find the truth
To discover what is real and factual
I've even lied
I have been dishonest at times
But all I know
However, the only certain thing
Is down inside I'm bleeding
Is that I am hurting internally
And super heroes
And powerful individuals
Come to feast
Arrive to take advantage of the situation
To taste the flesh
To indulge in the suffering of others
Not yet deceased
But not quite dead either
And all I know
Despite all of my efforts
Is still the beast is feeding
The root of the problem is still thriving
And crawling on the planet's face,
Humanity is struggling and vulnerable
some insects called the human race.
A metaphor for the self-destructive tendencies of humans
Lost in time, and lost in space,
Directionless and disoriented
And meaning.
Without a sense of purpose or significance
Contributed by Elizabeth F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.