Sharon Cohen (Hebrew: שרון כהן‎), professionally known as Dana Internationa… Read Full Bio ↴Sharon Cohen (Hebrew: שרון כהן‎), professionally known as Dana International (Hebrew: דנה אינטרנשיונל‎, 2 February 1972 in Tel Aviv, Israel) is an Israeli pop singer, born in a Yemenite Jewish family. She is most famous for having won the Eurovision Song Contest 1998 in Birmingham with her song "Diva". She is arguably one of the most famous transgender celebrities in the world.

Her career began in 1992, and since then she has released eight albums and three additional compilation albums, positioning herself as one of Israel's most successful musical acts ever. After winning the contest in 1998, she later went on to record dance albums in English, French and Hebrew. A few of her big hits include "Diva", "Lola", "Alorarola", "Fata Morgana", "Woman in Love" (Barbara Striesend cover), "There are girls", "Don Quixote" and many more.

Dana International will once again represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Germany, with her self-penned song Ding Dong.

Superman
Dana International Lyrics

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"Whats that!?...
Its a bird, its a plane...
No!..Its..."

Superman! I love you superman,
Do it to me superman,
I need you superman.

Superman, you make me feel,
I'm the queen of the world,
Superman, you make me feel,
So special, well...

You take me up and round and round,
Were flying, oh so high and high,
You pick me up, oh superman!
I'm gonna' shout again and again!...

Superman! I love you superman,

Do it to me superman,
I need you superman

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dana International's song Superman are an ode to the superhero who is portrayed as powerful, invincible and a symbol of strength. The first lines of the song "What's that!? Its a bird, its a plane... No!..Its... Superman!" reference to the comic strip that first introduced Superman on its front page in the 1930s. The song then transitions into a declaration of love and admiration for the character. The repeated lines "Superman! I love you superman, Do it to me superman, I need you superman" further emphasize the singer's infatuation with Superman.

The lyrics continue to portray Superman as a savior - someone who elevates the singer to feel like a queen and makes her feel special. The lines "You take me up and round and round, We're flying, oh so high and high, You pick me up, oh superman! I'm gonna' shout again and again!" illustrate how the singer is lifted up both emotionally and physically when she is with Superman. The repeated use of the word "again" could allude to her desire to relive these moments with Superman over and over again.

Overall, the song Superman becomes less about the comic book character and more about the singer's desire to find someone who makes her feel as uplifted, powerful and special as Superman does.

Line by Line Meaning

Whats that!?...
The singer is surprised and curious about something that has caught their attention.

Its a bird, its a plane...
The singer initially mistakes a flying object for a bird or a plane.

No!..Its...
The singer realizes that the flying object is neither a bird nor a plane but something else entirely.

Superman! I love you superman,
The artist expresses her love and admiration for Superman, a fictional superhero character.

Do it to me superman,
The artist desires a physical and intimate relationship with Superman.

I need you superman.
The singer declares her emotional dependence on Superman for fulfillment and happiness.

Superman, you make me feel,
The singer acknowledges that Superman has a positive impact on her emotions and sense of self-worth.

I'm the queen of the world,
The artist feels empowered and confident in herself thanks to Superman's influence.

So special, well...
The artist feels unique and important as a result of their relationship with Superman.

You take me up and round and round,
The artist describes the sensation of being swept off her feet and experiencing a thrilling adventure with Superman.

Were flying, oh so high and high,
The singer emphasizes the exhilarating nature of her experiences with Superman and the sense of freedom and liberation she enjoys.

You pick me up, oh superman!
The artist expresses her appreciation for Superman's ability to lift her spirits and support her emotionally.

I'm gonna' shout again and again!...
The singer is overwhelmed with joy and gratefulness for Superman and cannot contain her excitement.

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