He is remembered now mostly for his more explicit work, but many of his songs are very ironic and some contain clever, albeit unpolished, social commentary. Norstedt also recorded serious rockabilly songs with a distinct 1950s flavour in his own studio, called Studio Ronka (ronka referring to runka, which is Swedish slang for masturbation). He played most of the instruments himself. He often got bad reviews from the press, notably Expressen journalist Mats Olsson, to which Norstedt replied by writing even more offensive songs, such as Kuken står på Mats Olsson (Mats Olsson's got a hard-on). He reportedly said that no matter what he did it was never good enough for the critics.
Despite this he was considered an accomplished musician and songwriter, in particular by Swedish record company executive Bert Karlsson who, with mixed results, tried to foster that talent in Norstedt. He never had a major breakthrough and this is commonly attributed to his increasingly obscene songwriting. According to himself, he developed alcoholism in the late 1970s during periods of intensive touring. After collapsing on his way to a show he changed his lifestyle completely. He sobered up and started working out. However, despite his efforts the years of alcohol abuse eventually took their toll and he passed away in his home. He was survived by his wife and children.
Superman
Eddie Meduza Lyrics
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Oooh Superman your just friend Superman
Oooh when you been flying
way up high in the air take me there
cause I love to be way up there Superman
Yesterday i saw you, flying cross the sky
And I told my mother, but she said I lied
flying there in the blue, yes it's true, oh so true
Oooh Superman your just friend superman
Oooh Superman I'm your fan, superman
Oooh when you've been flying
Way up high in the air take me there
cause I love to be way up there superman
People say I'm crazy
but know you're there
Flying like a jet-plane
in the atmosphere
If you pass me by take me high
Let me join you and let me fly, let me fly
Let me fly!
Oooh Superman your just Superman
Oooh Superman I'm your fan, Superman
Oooh when you've been flying way up high
in the air take me there
Cause I love to be way up there Superman
Oooh Superman I'm your fan, Superman
Oooh Superman your just friend Superman
In Eddie Meduza’s song “Superman”, the singer expresses his admiration for the superhero, Superman. The repeated line “Superman I’m your fan, Superman” emphasizes his adoration for the hero. He dreams of flying and being up in the air like Superman, saying “cause I love to be way up there Superman”. The singer believes he saw Superman flying in the sky, but his mother did not believe him. He still insists that it was true, “flying there in the blue, yes it's true, oh so true”.
The singer’s admiration for Superman is so strong that he considers him a friend, stating “Superman your just friend Superman”. He repeats his desire to be with Superman in the sky, saying “If you pass me by, take me high, let me join you and let me fly, let me fly”. The singer is willing to be called crazy to maintain his deep admiration for Superman, expressing “People say I'm crazy but know you're there, flying like a jet-plane in the atmosphere”. The song displays how people can look up to heroes and strive to be like them.
Line by Line Meaning
Superman I'm your fan, Superman
I admire and respect you greatly, Superman.
Oooh Superman your just friend Superman
I know we're not really close, but I still feel a sense of familiarity and comfort around you, Superman.
Oooh when you been flying
way up high in the air take me there
cause I love to be way up there Superman
Whenever you soar through the skies, I long to join you and experience the thrill of flight with you, Superman.
Yesterday i saw you, flying cross the sky
And I told my mother, but she said I lied
But I know it's true I saw you
flying there in the blue, yes it's true, oh so true
I saw you flying past in the sky yesterday, and though my mother didn't believe me, I know for a fact that it was really you, Superman.
People say I'm crazy
but know you're there
Flying like a jet-plane
in the atmosphere
Others might call me insane for believing in you, but I know deep down that you're real and that you have the incredible ability to fly through the air like an aeroplane, Superman.
If you pass me by take me high
Let me join you and let me fly, let me fly
Let me fly!
If you happen to fly near me, please take me with you and allow me to soar through the air by your side. I long to experience the exhilaration of flight, Superman.
Contributed by Carter G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.