Superman
DJ Layla feat. Dee Dee Lyrics
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And not for me, you know, it's for our little boy.
You see, his daddy was the hero of his life;
But me I can't forgive him, and go on livin' with the lies.
Lord, I need your help so that I can help him...
Say goodbye to Superman when he learns he couldn't fly.
Finds out he's just a man, who gave into his Kryptonite.
And when he sees his hero fall, will he know it's not his fault?
Oh I pray some day he'll understand.
God help me find a way so he can say, say goodbye to Superman.
Where do I find the words to answer all his questions?
How can I tell him that his dad's not coming home?
I feel his heartbreak as he waits for his return.
There's some things in life a little boy should never learn.
God I need your help, so that I can help him
Say goodbye to Superman when he learns he couldn't fly.
Finds out he's just a man, who gave into his Kryptonite.
And when he sees his hero fall, will he know it's not his fault?
I'm prayin' that some day he'll understand.
Oh, God, help me find a way so he can say, say goodbye to Superman.
Lord I need your strength to help me make it through;
'Cause the man who was his Superman, was my Superhero too
God help me!
Say goodbye to Superman 'cause I learned he couldn't fly.
Found out he's just a man, who gave into his Kryptonite.
And when we see our hero fall, oh we know it's not our fault.
Prayin' that some day we'll understand...
Oh 'cause things don't always turn out like we planned.
Lord help me find a way so we can say, say goodbye to Superman
The lyrics of "Superman" by DJ Layla feat. Dee Dee are a poignant reflection of a mother's struggle to explain the absence of her son's father. The song speaks of the challenges of finding the right words to answer her son's difficult questions, while also dealing with her own pain and disappointment. The opening lines of the song, "I'm down on my knees, tryin' hard to find the answers; And not for me, you know, it's for our little boy" convey the sense of desperation and helplessness that the mother feels.
The chorus of the song, "Say goodbye to Superman when he learns he couldn't fly. Finds out he's just a man, who gave into his Kryptonite. And when he sees his hero fall, will he know it's not his fault? Oh I pray some day he'll understand" speaks of the mother's desire to shield her son from the harsh realities of life. She knows that her son will eventually realize that his father was not the hero he thought he was, but she hopes that he will not blame himself for his father's shortcomings.
Overall, "Superman" is a moving song that deals with themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm down on my knees, tryin' hard to find the answers;
I am kneeling down, struggling to discover solutions or explanations to my problems.
And not for me, you know, it's for our little boy.
I am not doing this for myself, but for our young son.
You see, his daddy was the hero of his life;
His father was the most admired and respected figure in his life.
But me I can't forgive him, and go on livin' with the lies.
I cannot forgive his father's deceit, and continue living in falsehood and deception.
Lord, I need your help so that I can help him...
I am asking for divine intervention, to help me provide the necessary support to my son.
Say goodbye to Superman when he learns he couldn't fly.
Bid farewell to the idea of having a perfect, invincible hero figure, as he realizes that even the most powerful beings can be vulnerable.
Finds out he's just a man, who gave into his Kryptonite.
Realizes that his father, like any other human, has weaknesses that can lead to his downfall.
And when he sees his hero fall, will he know it's not his fault?
When he witnesses his idol's failure, will he understand that he is not to blame?
Oh I pray some day he'll understand.
I hope that one day he will comprehend the complex reality of life, beyond the simple notions of 'good' and 'bad'.
God help me find a way so he can say, say goodbye to Superman.
I am asking for spiritual guidance to enable him to accept and move on from this disillusionment.
Where do I find the words to answer all his questions?
I am troubled by the challenge of finding adequate answers to his numerous inquiries.
How can I tell him that his dad's not coming home?
It is difficult to explain to him that his father will not be returning home.
There's some things in life a little boy should never learn.
I believe that certain aspects of life are not appropriate or healthy for young children to encounter at this stage.
Lord I need your strength to help me make it through;
I am requesting for inner strength and fortitude to cope with the challenges of this situation.
'Cause the man who was his Superman, was my Superhero too
Because the man who was his ultimate hero, was also someone whom I revered and idolized.
Found out he's just a man, who gave into his Kryptonite.
Realized that his father was only human, and susceptible to his weaknesses like anyone else.
And when we see our hero fall, oh we know it's not our fault.
When we witness a revered and admired figure encounter defeat or failure, we are aware that it is not our responsibility or liability.
Prayin' that some day we'll understand...
I am hoping that one day we will comprehend the complexities of life and recognize the nuances beyond the superficial.
Oh 'cause things don't always turn out like we planned.
Because reality often diverges from our idealistic or preconceived notions and expectations.
Lord help me find a way so we can say, say goodbye to Superman
I am requesting spiritual guidance to aid us in accepting and moving forward from this disillusionment and disappointment.
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