Superhero
Faith No More Lyrics


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Superhero
I'm tugging on your cape
Tell me will your sons
Know their father one day

Leader of men
Leader of men
Get back in your cage
Will you be one of them?

Like an American drug
Makes a mean cock grow
Chop a cow and kill a priest
Makes a superman of glass

Go go go go go go go go

The S on your chest
You're feeling like a god
An order of animal
We try to find a rod

Superhero, Sensei, Nero, smiling,
Hiding, riding, flying, sighing, sumo

Leader of men
Leader of men
Get back in your cage
Ain't no grave going to hold this body down
The sun rises here to save us now
All its all erase
Storybook years
Sweet memories
Wash it away
Wash it away
Wash it away

Leader of men
Leader of men
Leader of men
Will you be one of them?

Leader of men
Leader of men
Leader of men
Will you be one of them?

Leader of men
Leader of men
Leader of men
Will you be one of them?

Leader of men
Leader of men
Leader of men
Will you be on of them?

Leader of men
Leader of men




Leader of men
Will you be on of them?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Faith No More's song "Superhero" explore the concept of power and leadership, and how those in positions of authority can become corrupted by their own sense of superiority. The opening lines of the song, "I'm tugging on your cape, tell me will your sons know their father one day," suggests a sense of doubt and uncertainty about the legacy that the titular superhero will leave behind. The verses that follow depict a character who is both revered and feared, with the power to transform an "American drug" into a "superman of glass." The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Leader of men," reinforces the idea that this superhero is someone to be respected and followed, but also cautions against blindly accepting their authority.


The lyrics of "Superhero" are open to interpretation, but one possible reading is that they reflect the band's cynicism about authority and the abuse of power. The repeated refrain of "Get back in your cage/Will you be one of them?" suggests a fear that even the most noble of leaders can become corrupted by their power and influence. The references to a "cow" and a "priest" being chopped and killed also hint at violence and corruption. The final lines of the song suggest a desire to wash away the memories of a world that is fraught with danger and corruption.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm tugging on your cape
I'm asking for your help or guidance in a difficult situation


Tell me will your sons
Do you have a legacy or inheritance to pass on?


Know their father one day
Will your children know who you truly are?


Leader of men
A person who has power or authority over others


Get back in your cage
Don't let the power go to your head and become an authoritarian


Will you be one of them?
Will you use your power to oppress and control others?


Like an American drug
A source of instant gratification and pleasure


Makes a mean cock grow
A drug that enhances sexual performance (referring to Viagra)


Chop a cow and kill a priest
Acts of violence or sacrifices that seem to give power or strength


Makes a superman of glass
The idea that one can become strong or powerful, but is still fragile


The S on your chest
The symbol or badge of authority or heroism


You're feeling like a god
Feeling all-powerful, invincible


An order of animal
The hierarchy and social structure of animals, including humans


We try to find a rod
We seek guidance or direction in a chaotic world


Superhero, Sensei, Nero, smiling, Hiding, riding, flying, sighing, sumo
A list of different types of powerful, heroic figures


Ain't no grave going to hold this body down
The belief in immortality or transcending death through one's legacy


The sun rises here to save us now
Hope for a better future, a new beginning


All its all erase, Storybook years
Memories fade, and the past can be rewritten or forgotten


Sweet memories, Wash it away, Wash it away, Wash it away
Trying to forget the pain and hurt of the past




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bordin, Gould, Patton

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nickwick35

That piano melody in the chorus is incredible.

TheRandom Man

Hell yeah it is

shyman99

Check out "Pimpf" by Depeche Mode.

Phreekysh

Pattons vocals in the background at 3:00 sends chills up my spine. The guys still got it, the man is a God!

Shabeg Singh

Love that chant.so sick/otherwordly

Cloud 4

As I read this I got chills. Hell yes

Jordan Mascarenhas

Thank you Mike, Jon, Roddy and Billy for staying hard core and not slowing down the pace or the heavy hitting👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Roddy Boethius

They are amazing players and writers too

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Judas Iscariot

Blown away - I didn't think the new album could be THIS GOOD after so many years....  friggin awesome...

eworden78

This song should be in the Soundtrack of The Boys. The vibe totally matches the show.

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