I'm Super
Big Gay Al Lyrics


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Bombs are flying
People are dying
Children are crying
Politicians are lying too.

Cancer is killing
Texaco's spilling
The whole world's gone to hell
But how are you?

I'm super
Thanks for asking
All things considered
I couldn't be better I must say

I'm feeling super
No, nothing bugs me
Everything is super when you're
Don't you think I look cute in this hat

I'm so sorry
Mr. Cripple
But I just can't feel too bad for you right now.
Because I'm feeling
So insanely super
That even the fact that you can't walk
Can't bring me down

He's super
Thanks for asking
All things considered
He couldn't be better he must say

I'm super
No, nothing bugs me
Everything is super when you're
Don't you think I look cute in this hat
These little pants, this matching tie
That I got at Merv's

I'm super

In the barracks and the trenches as well

Stick 'em up.

Big Gay Al says do ask do tell

Skittles

Yes he's super and he's proud to be gay

OK





Everything is super when you're gay!
When you're gay!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Big Gay Al's song "I'm Super" offer a satirical take on the idea of blind optimism, even in the face of serious challenges facing the world today. The song begins by listing a series of problems affecting society, including war, environmental disasters, and disease, suggesting that the world is going to hell in a handbasket. However, Big Gay Al brushes off these issues, responding that he is doing just fine, thank you very much. The repeated refrain of "I'm super" serves to emphasize this point, highlighting the character's unshakeable belief in his own positive outlook.


As the song progresses, Big Gay Al's narcissism becomes more apparent. He comments on his own appearance, asking if he looks cute in a hat and expressing pride in his matching tie and pants. He also shows a lack of empathy for a disabled character referred to as "Mr. Cripple," dismissing the man's difficulties without a second thought. Ultimately, the song paints a picture of a character who is so consumed with his own happiness and self-importance that he is oblivious to the struggles of those around him.


Overall, "I'm Super" is a witty and provocative commentary on the dangers of unbridled optimism, particularly in the face of serious societal issues. The song encourages listeners to think critically about their own attitudes toward the world and to consider the ways in which they might be blind to the struggles of others.


Line by Line Meaning

Bombs are flying
There are war and conflict happening, causing destruction and death.


People are dying
The war and conflict are causing fatalities and loss of human lives.


Children are crying
The situation is so dire that even innocent children are affected and crying.


Politicians are lying too.
The people in power who are supposed to lead and protect the citizens are not truthful and reliable.


Cancer is killing
Fatal diseases such as cancer are claiming many lives and causing grief and suffering.


Texaco's spilling
Oil spills are causing harm to the environment, marine life, and people's livelihoods.


The whole world's gone to hell
There are so many problems afflicting the world, it feels like it's in a state of chaos and disaster.


But how are you?
Despite all these issues, the artist is asking how the listener is doing for small talk.


I'm super
The artist is feeling great and content despite the chaos happening in the world.


Thanks for asking
The artist acknowledges the listener's question and appreciates the concern.


All things considered
The singer takes into account the problems mentioned earlier but still feels great.


I couldn't be better I must say
The artist doubles down on feeling fantastic and wouldn't want anything to change.


No, nothing bugs me
There are no issues or problems significant enough to affect the singer's good mood.


Everything is super when you're
The world is a better place when the singer is in a good mood.


Don't you think I look cute in this hat
The singer is wearing a hat and asks the listener for their opinion on how it looks.


I'm so sorry
The artist expresses sympathy or condolences to someone.


Mr. Cripple
The artist is addressing a person with a physical disability.


But I just can't feel too bad for you right now.
The singer is feeling too good to dwell on or empathize with the listener's disability at the moment.


Because I'm feeling
The singer emphasizes their good mood again.


So insanely super
The artist's contentment is intense and overwhelming.


That even the fact that you can't walk
The artist acknowledges the listener's disability and how it doesn't affect their good mood.


Can't bring me down
The artist's good mood cannot be ruined by any negative factors.


He's super
The singer is referring to themselves in the third person indicating pride in their mood.


In the barracks and the trenches as well
The artist acknowledges that even in a war scenario, they would still feel super.


Stick 'em up.
This line is unrelated and serves as a non-sequitur or playful addition.


Big Gay Al says do ask do tell
The singer is openly identifying as gay and encourages others to do the same.


Skittles
Another non-sequitur or playful addition.


Yes he's super and he's proud to be gay
The artist is confirming their sexuality and proudly owning it while also emphasizing their good mood.


OK
Another non-sequitur or playful addition.


Everything is super when you're gay!
The singer reiterates that being happy and content is amplified when you are comfortable with your identity.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@msangel3913

Bombs are flying
People are dying
Children are crying
Politicians are lying too.

Cancer is killing
Texaco's spilling
The whole world's gone to hell
But how are you?

I'm super
Thanks for asking
All things considered
I couldn't be better I must say

I'm feeling super
No, nothing bugs me
Everything is super when you're
Don't you think I look cute in this hat

I'm so sorry
Mr. Cripple
But I just can't feel too bad for you right now.
Because I'm feeling
So insanely super
That even the fact that you can't walk
Can't bring me down

[Background singers:]
He's super
Thanks for asking
All things considered
He couldn't be better he must say

[Big Gay Al:]
I'm super
No, nothing bugs me
Everything is super when you're
Don't you think I look cute in this hat
These little pants, this matching tie
That I got at Vogue

I'm super

[Background singers:]
In the barracks and the trenches as well

[Big Gay Al:]
Stick 'em up.

[Background singers:]
Big Gay Al says do ask do tell

[Big Gay Al:]
Skittles

[Background singers:]
Yes he's super and he's proud to be gay

[Big Gay Al:]
OK

[Background singers:]
Everything is super when you're gay!
When you're gay!



All comments from YouTube:

@JaggedBird

The delivery of “sing the fucking song!” gets me every time!

@greenlee7smythe

Kyle’s patience was pretty much gone by that point lmao 😂

@winstonsmith11

Same, dude 🤣

@waymond1502

Gets me every time

@seandineen999

This cripple is laughing

@seandineen999

This cripple is laughing

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@Spitsworth

"We haven't rehearsed."

Performs an extraordinarily choreographed musical number with amazing costumes and dozens of synchronized back up artists.

This is the power of gayness.

@andrewdevine3920

That's the joke.

@hailmuse

@@andrewdevine3920we know, we're joking back

@iitzfizz

Right hahaha

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