Superfly
Bender Lyrics


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Envious hates me more and more
Emerald eyes peak through open sores
Steal my brain and pick my wings apart
Blow my mind your life's a waste

You're not superfly
You're not superfly
You're not superfly
You're not super

Self conceit last one to defeat
Build me up vultures peck your feet
Steal my brain and pick my wings apart
Angry soul your life's a waste

You're not superfly
You're not superfly
You're not superfly
You're not super

Alone I am
Alone I am
Alone I am
Alone

One nine eight four that's where you still are
Your fucking wig was never shit
That still born jam was not my fault
Down you brought you down we brought you down

You're not superfly
You're not superfly




You're not superfly
You're not super

Overall Meaning

The song Superfly by Bender is a scathing critique of someone who is envious and self-conceited, believing themselves to be a cut above others but ultimately being nothing more than a waste of space. The lyrics describe how this person is filled with jealousy towards the singer, represented by their "emerald eyes" peeking through open sores. The lines "steal my brain and pick my wings apart" describe how this person seeks to undermine and destroy the singer's confidence and creativity. The chorus repeats over and over again, emphasizing the point that this person is not "superfly" - they are not as cool or talented as they think they are.


The second verse goes even further in tearing down this person's sense of self-worth. The singer calls them out for their arrogance and warns that they will ultimately be defeated by their own hubris. The line "build me up vultures peck your feet" suggests that this person is only interested in using the singer for their own gain, and will ultimately be left alone and unsupported. The final verse is perhaps the most cutting, as it references a past failure (the "still-born jam") and implies that this person is stuck in the past, unable to move forward.


Overall, Superfly is a powerful and angry song that speaks to anyone who has ever encountered someone who is full of themselves but ultimately lacking in substance.


Line by Line Meaning

Envious hates me more and more
The more envious people are of me, the more they hate me


Emerald eyes peak through open sores
Green-eyed jealousy is evident even in their wounded state


Steal my brain and pick my wings apart
They try to take away my intelligence and talents, breaking me down piece by piece


Blow my mind your life's a waste
Your attempts to confuse and manipulate me are futile because your own life lacks purpose or value


You're not superfly
You are not as impressive or powerful as you think you are


Self conceit last one to defeat
Pride comes before the fall and will ultimately lead to their downfall


Build me up vultures peck your feet
They try to elevate themselves by tearing others down, but they will eventually face their own punishment


Angry soul your life's a waste
Your bitterness and anger only lead to a meaningless existence


Alone I am
Despite the attempts of others to bring me down, I stand alone and strong


One nine eight four that's where you still are
You are stuck in the past, unable to move forward or progress


Your fucking wig was never shit
You were never as great or impressive as you claimed to be


That still born jam was not my fault
The failure and disappointment you experienced was not due to any action of mine


Down you brought you down we brought you down
Your own actions and behavior caused your downfall, not ours




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