Collect From Clark Kent
Braid Lyrics

The lyrics to Braid's song "Collect From Clark Kent" evoke a sense of desperation and helplessness. The singer is pleading with their lover to understand their current state of mind and to come to their rescue. The opening lines, "Honey please don't ignore me / Please accept this call," suggest that the singer is reaching out to their lover via a phone call or message. They go on to explain that they are feeling lost and alone, stuck in a state of sickness ("on the corner of cough and cold") and infatuation ("lovestruck lost soul").

The singer then makes an interesting plea for salvation: "Please save me / From the superpowers that I don't believe in." This could be interpreted in a few different ways. Perhaps the singer is referencing their belief (or lack thereof) in a higher power, and they are asking their lover to provide them with the comfort and support that they do not find in religion. Alternatively, the "superpowers" could represent something more specific: addiction, depression, or anxiety, for example. Whatever the case may be, the singer is seeking refuge from their struggle.

The final lines of the song offer a glimmer of hope. The singer imagines being lifted up by their lover, metaphorically and literally, and soaring above the city together. The image of a "beautiful aerial view / Of sunrise city" is majestic and romantic, and the singer seems to believe that they will find solace and safety with their partner. However, the final line ("But come and pick me up first please") reminds us that the singer is still waiting for their rescue mission to begin.