Waiting for Superman
Daughtry Lyrics

She's watching the taxi driver, he pulls away
She's standing outside her apartment, locked up for days, and watches the taxi driver leave.

She's been locked up inside her apartment a hundred days
She's been stuck inside her apartment for a long time, feeling trapped.

She says, yeah, he's still coming, just a little bit late. He got stuck at the laundromat washing his cape
She's still holding onto hope that someone, like Superman, will come and save her. And she imagines he's just running late because he's doing something heroic, like washing his cape.

She's just watching the clouds roll by and they spell her name like Lois Lane
She sees things in the world around her that remind her of the story of Superman and Lois Lane, and imagines herself as a character in that story.

And she smiles, oh the way she smiles
Despite everything she's going through, she still finds joy in small things and maintains a positive attitude.

She's talking to angels, counting the stars. Making a wish on a passing car
She's looking for hope and guidance from spiritual or celestial sources, and still believes in the power of making wishes.

She's dancing with strangers, falling apart. Waiting for Superman to pick her up. In his arms yeah, in his arms yeah
She's trying to distract herself from her problems by engaging in risky behavior, but still holding onto hope that Superman (or someone similar) will come and rescue her.

She's out on the corner trying to catch a glimpse. Nothing's making sense. She's been chasing an answer
She feels lost and overwhelmed in her life, and is hoping for some kind of clarity or direction to emerge.

A sign lost in the abyss, this Metropolis. She says "Yeah, he's still coming, just a little bit late. He got stuck at the Five and Dime saving the day"
She feels like she's trapped in a big, complicated city that's hard to navigate. And she still holds onto the idea that someone will come to rescue her, imagining them as a superhero off on a mission.

She says "If life was a movie, then it wouldn't end like this." Left without a kiss. Still, she smiles, oh the way she smiles, yeah
She reflects on how movies often have happy endings, and wishes that her own story could end on a happier note. Despite this, she still finds reasons to smile and stay positive.

She's waiting for Superman to lift her up and take her anywhere. Show her love and climbing through the air. Save her now, before it's too late tonight. Oh like the speed of light
She's holding onto the hope that someone will come and rescue her from her pain and suffering, and imagining that this rescue will be dramatic and life-changing.

And she smiles
She continues to find joy and positivity, even when things are difficult.