Superman
Christine Anderson Lyrics
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Wake up, dreamer, from your trance
Coincidence and circumstance
Would show you something if perchance
You had the eyes to see
If you want to have it all you can
Strategize your masterplan
Superman, Superman, Superman
Doing the things you think nobody can
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
It's easy to break down and so hard to fly
Superman, Superman, Superman
If you want to have it all you can but
Strategize your plan til then baby
'cause life ain't more than gameboard space
With hoops to jump and dreams to chase
And one day fate'll put us all in our place
Going going gone
And one day God might come on back
With a summer tan and a Cadillac
Time, he'll laugh, why I just lost track
What else could he really say?
Superman, Superman, Superman
Doing the things you think nobody can
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
It's easy to break down and so hard to fly
Superman, Superman, Superman
If you want to have it all you can but
Strategize your plan til then baby
Roll of thunder, grapes of wrath
From the afterglow to the aftermath
The aftershocks shake the looking glass
But time still marches on
So be your own
Superman, Superman, Superman
Doing the things you think nobody can
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
It's easy to break down and so hard to fly
Superman, Superman, Superman
If you want to have it all you can but
Strategize your plan til then baby
The song "Superman" by Christine Anderson is a motivational anthem that encourages listeners to wake up and take control of their lives. The lyrics begin by addressing the "dreamer" and urging them to pay attention to the world around them, suggesting that there are opportunities for success and happiness if they can open their eyes to them. The chorus repeats the mantra "Superman, Superman, Superman" which serves as a rallying cry for listeners to believe in themselves and do what they believe is impossible. The second verse expands on the idea that life is not just a game, but rather a series of challenges and obstacles to overcome. The final verse borrows imagery from history and nature to emphasize that time marches on and that we must take advantage of the present moment.
Overall, the song is a call to action that encourages listeners to be proactive in pursuing their dreams and taking control of their lives. The repeated use of the word "Superman" emphasizes the idea that each person has the potential to achieve great things and be their own hero.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up, dreamer, from your trance
Realize the reality and come out of the dream world
Coincidence and circumstance
Things happen due to chance or the situation
Would show you something if perchance
If you take a chance, you might discover something new
You had the eyes to see
You need an open mind and perspective to fully understand
If you want to have it all you can
You have the ability to achieve anything you want
Strategize your masterplan
Plan and think about the steps needed to reach your goal
Be your own personal superman, baby
Believe in yourself and your abilities to accomplish your dreams
Superman, Superman, Superman
Emphasizing the idea of being a superhero in your own story
Doing the things you think nobody can
Achieving what others consider impossible
Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why, tell me why
Questioning why it's easier to give up than to persevere
It's easy to break down and so hard to fly
It's easy to be discouraged and give up, but hard to keep going and reach new heights
If you want to have it all you can but
Reiterating the idea that achieving your dreams is possible
Strategize your plan til then baby
Continuing the advice to plan and work towards your goals
'cause life ain't more than gameboard space
Life can be seen as a board game or a series of obstacles to overcome
With hoops to jump and dreams to chase
Life is full of challenges and aspirations to pursue
And one day fate'll put us all in our place
Eventually, everything will fall into its proper place, according to fate
Going going gone
Everything eventually comes to an end
And one day God might come on back
The idea of a higher power returning to the world
With a summer tan and a Cadillac
Symbolic references to a happy and prosperous lifestyle
Time, he'll laugh, why I just lost track
Time flies by quickly, and it's easy to lose track of it
Roll of thunder, grapes of wrath
References to natural phenomena and difficult situations
From the afterglow to the aftermath
From the beauty of something to its negative consequences
The aftershocks shake the looking glass
The repercussions of something can be felt and seen everywhere
But time still marches on
Time keeps moving forward, despite everything
So be your own
Taking charge of your own life and decisions
Contributed by Bailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mllerosediamant
O Superman
O judge
O Mom and Dad
Mom and Dad
Hi. I'm not home right now. But if you want to leave a
Message, just start talking at the sound of the tone.
Hello? This is your Mother
Are you there?
Are you coming home?
Hello?
Is anybody home?
Well, you don't know me, but I know you
And I've got a message to give to you
Here come the planes
So you better get ready
Ready to go
You can come as you are, but pay as you go
Pay as you go
And I said: OK. Who is this really? And the voice said:
This is the hand, the hand that takes
This is the hand, the hand that takes
This is the hand, the hand that takes
Here come the planes.
They're American planes
Made in America
Smoking or non-smoking?
And the voice said: Neither snow nor rain nor gloom
Of night shall stay these couriers from the swift
Completion of their appointed rounds.
'Cause when love is gone
There's always justice
And when justive is gone
There's always force
And when force is gone,
There's always Mom.
Hi Mom!
So hold me, Mom, in your long arms
So hold me, Mom, in your long arms
In your automatic arms.
Your electronic arms.
In your arms.
So hold me, Mom, in your long arms
Your petrochemical arms
Your military arms
In your electronic arms
@stevekovalic3546
Thanks for sharing....
Two great performance pieces!
Also love pastoral symphony...so evocative!
Listen to Beethoven piano concerto #5.
Sublime.
Make sure it's a good performance...and pianist.
Grimaud
Andsnes
Uchida
Barenboim
It's just ethereal.
@stxrzrxvzn
For those who are curious about what this song means is that the line, “Hello? This is your mother, Are you there? Are you coming home?” Is from a mother writing to her son in war and the line “Well you don't know me, but I know you” Is the Chief of her son's military team writing a letter back to the mom letting her know that her son has died due to not surviving the war.
@albertogregory9678
Hey sorry to bug you, Ive been looking for the letter and can’t find jack. Do you have a name or a url? Thank you!
@donewhiskey
@@albertogregory9678 You won't because there isn't anything. That's stxrzrxvzn's interpretation. Just search the song meaning online and you will find much better information. For example, Anderson drew from the aria from Jules Massenet's 1885 opera Le Cid. The first lines ("O Superman / O Judge / O Mom and Dad") echo the aria. It is also considered a commentary on the Cold War.
@petepleeb9675
"Died due to not surviving the war"... I mean.. you aren't wrong I guess?
@s1lkwyrm205
I think this song is delightfully surreal and by nature evades this kind of direct interpretation. I think its less about war and more about change, sudden and inevitable. A dialogue between a person and the things about to happen to them. On the one side is a person, a strange one, or perhaps made strange only by the context - and something more, unknowable and eldritch. The person attempts to make sense of what they're being told now, but they don't have the tools to do so. They can only wait and see what the voice was talking about, seek comfort in justice force and mom before the shoe drops. That's how I interpret it
@leahsmith5814
The song is criticizing the use of cold war-era military technology. I think the "parents" are referring to the idea that the military industrial complex keeps citizens safe like parents keep children safe. The synth voice beat is meant to mimic an artificial heartbeat to show how there is an offputting and dark side to this. "so hold me mom, in your long arms, in your petrochemical arms, your military arms"
@lizziethompson6232
this song is the definition of art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable
@chrisjhart
Damn right
@ShakeeSnake
Wow that's such a good quote
@oliviaybarra7888
this is so scary 😢😅