"Superman (It's Not Easy)" (also titled as "Superman") is a song written an… Read Full Bio ↴"Superman (It's Not Easy)" (also titled as "Superman") is a song written and performed by American singer Five for Fighting. It was released in April 2001 as the second single from his second studio album America Town. Following the September 11 attacks, the song was used to honor the victims, survivors, police, and firefighters involved in the attacks.[2] The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 38 on October 27, 2001, then subsequently peaked at number 14, becoming Five for Fighting's first top 40 hit in the United States. The single was even more popular in Australia and New Zealand, where it reached number two on both countries' national charts. Elsewhere, the song reached the top 20 in Ireland, Italy, and Norway. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 44th Grammy Awards in 2002.

Superman
Five for Fighting Lyrics

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I wish that I could cry
Fall upon my knees
Find a way to lie
'Bout a home I'll never see

It may sound absurd, but don't be naive
Even heroes have the right to bleed
I may be disturbed, but won't you concede
Even heroes have the right to dream
And it's not easy to be me

Up, up and away, away from me
Well, it's all right, you can all sleep sound tonight
I'm not crazy or anything

I can't stand to fly
I'm not that naive
Men weren't meant to ride
With clouds between their knees

I'm only a man in a silly red sheet
Digging for kryptonite on this one way street
Only a man in a funny red sheet
Looking for special things inside of me
Inside of me
Inside of me
Yeah, inside of me
Inside of me

I'm only a man
In a funny red sheet
I'm only a man
Looking for a dream

I'm only a man
In a funny red sheet
And it's not easy, ooh ooh ooh

It's not easy to be me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Superman" by Five for Fighting express the struggles that come with being a hero. The opening lines, "I can't stand to fly. I'm not that naive. I'm just out to find the better part of me," suggest that while the singer has extraordinary abilities, they are overwhelmed by the demands of their heroic role. The following lines, "I'm more than a bird, I'm more than a plane. I'm more than some pretty face beside a train. And it's not easy to be me," emphasize the singer's desire to be seen beyond their superhuman abilities and not be solely defined by their actions as a hero.

The chorus reminds the listener that even heroes have emotions and can feel pain with the lyrics, "It may sound absurd, but don't be naive. Even heroes have the right to bleed. I may be disturbed, but won't you concede? Even heroes have the right to dream. And it's not easy to be me." The lines illustrate how difficult it can be for heroes to balance their personal life with their heroic duties. The final verse emphasizes this further, "I'm only a man in a funny red sheet. Looking for special things inside of me. Inside of me. Inside of me. Yeah, inside of me. Inside of me." Here, the singer recognizes their humanity and their struggle to find their own identity outside of their heroic persona.

Overall, "Superman" is a powerful song that shows the complex struggles that come with being a hero. The lyrics remind the listener that heroes are not infallible and are capable of experiencing emotions similar to any ordinary human being.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't stand to fly
Flying is a difficult experience for me and I do not enjoy it

I'm not that naive
I am not foolishly optimistic or hopeful

I'm just out to find The better part of me
I am searching for a better version of myself

I'm more than a bird, I'm more than a plane
I am not just a simple creature, I am complex and multi-dimensional

I'm more than some pretty face beside a train
I am not just a superficial image, there is more substance to me than that

And it's not easy to be me
Being myself is not a simple or easy task

I wish that I could cry
I desire the ability to freely express my emotions and show vulnerability

Fall upon my knees
In a moment of intense emotion, I want to express my reverence or submission

Find a way to lie, 'Bout a home I'll never see
I sometimes feel the need to pretend or hide the truth about a place or feeling that I will never experience

It may sound absurd, but don't be naive
Although it might seem ridiculous, it is still true

Even heroes have the right to bleed
Even the strongest or most successful people can still suffer or feel pain

I may be disturbed, but won't you concede
I might come off as troubled, but can you acknowledge or accept that?

Even heroes have the right to dream
No matter who you are, you have the right to hope for something more

And it's not easy to be me
Once again, being myself is not a simple or easy task

Up, up and away, away from me
Leave me behind and go on without me

Well, it's all right, you can all sleep sound tonight
You don't need to worry about me, everything will be okay

I'm not crazy or anything
I'm not insane or unstable, despite how I may appear

Men weren't meant to ride With clouds between their knees
Flying is not a natural or comfortable experience for humans

I'm only a man in a silly red sheet
I am just a person wearing a ridiculous costume

Digging for kryptonite on this one way street
I am searching for something that weakens or hurts me, but I am doing it on an impossible path with no turning back

Only a man in a funny red sheet
Once again, I am just a person wearing a silly outfit

Looking for special things inside of me
I am exploring my own inner self and searching for unique qualities or attributes

Inside of me
Within myself

Yeah, inside of me
Yes, within myself

I'm only a man
Once again, I am just a person

Looking for a dream
I am searching for a goal or aspiration to strive towards

And it's not easy, ooh ooh ooh
Being myself and following my dreams is not a simple or easy task

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: John Ondrasik

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@magnusmartinreitbauer9615

23w↑54

Lyrics:
I can't stand to fly

I'm not that naïve
I'm just out to find
The better part of me

I'm more than a bird,
I'm more than a plane
I'm more than some pretty face beside a train
It's not easy to be me

I wish that I could cry
Fall upon my knees
Find a way to lie
'Bout a home I'll never see

It may sound absurd but don't be naïve
Even heroes have the right to bleed
I may be disturbed but won’t you concede
Even heroes have the right to dream
And it's not easy to be me

Up, up and away, away from me
Well, it's alright
You can all sleep sound tonight
I'm not crazy or anything

I can't stand to fly
I'm not that naïve
Men weren't meant to ride
With clouds between their knees

I'm only a man in a silly red sheet
Digging for kryptonite on this one way street
Only a man in a funny red sheet
Looking for special things inside of me
Inside of me, inside of me [2x]

I’m only a man in a funny red sheet
I’m only a man looking for a dream
I’m only a man in a funny red sheet
And it's not easy.
It's not easy to be me.

@scottpowell5605

@@poisonivymathers Actually..."out of the blue" isn't always a bad thing.

A song you haven't heard in years can come on & completely change your entire day.

Lyrics from another song (google it).

Ain't it funny how a melody
Can bring back a memory
Take you to another place & time
Completely change your state of mind

@Pineappolis

15w↑1

Totally true of the song - love it and it, honestly, captures the core of Superman's character pretty darn well (better than most Superman comics, hoenstly). Very good writers are capable of doing it - AC #775 is so renowned, for example, despite having mostly... umm... atrocious artwork and fundamentally being very simple because, while Superman and his ideals ultimately triumph... it's far from because he's invincible. Despite it being very short it makes time for him to have not one but two pep-talks (with one being a simple but fantastic talk with Pa Kent) because his ideals are very, very hard to live by, very easy to doubt, and, yeah, it's incredibly important to realise, for all his strength, he's still just just a guy doing his best the way his awesome folks taught him.

Those are the touches that separate great stories from merely good ones and, with Supes, you practically need great. Characters with more limited and interesting powers - it's relatively easy for the writer to make a comic memorable as long as the artists are very good and there are plenty of very talented artists out there.

Supes? You've got a guy who has the power to "fix" a lot of the world's problems by putting himself above the law and not just killing 90% of the world's supervillains in his lunch break but destroying the armies of nations with governments deemed dangerous and... just about anything else he wanted. His moral compass is so trusted so widely that very few people would have any complaints.

What do you do with that? Ideally, you show a man who is probably just barely coping (but feels too greatly the need to give hope to people to show it) under the staggering weight of knowing that most people would rather have him "fix" the world as he sees fit, and knowing he could, but that doing so is anathema to his beliefs - that he is has no right to impose his will on others (beyond what would be deemed reasonable force at trial), that he's no less capable of being wrong than anyone else and that humanity can do better on their own, especially if lent a helping hand. That's difficult to write into stories without making the story about it.* Kingdom Come is a great example of very subtly and cleverly deconstructing his character - we've had a million knock-off (and several Elseworlds) Supermen decide to become tyrants because something terrible happens.

Having him still cling to his ideals on the worst day of his life only for someone else to commit the cold-blooded murder he wouldn't, be acquitted despite insurmountable evidence, and hailed as the real hero, causing Supes to be so broken that he basically decides, "if people don't want heroism done my way anymore - let them have their murderers - it's not in me to keep pretending that wasn't always what most people wanted the whole time anymore," only for things to gradually turn into a complete nightmare of gangs of metahumans murdering each other and catch civilians in the crossfire until he feels he has to comeback... but ends up overcorrecting, not out of anger but out of shame for abandoning humanity in the first place, becoming sufficiently dictatorial to start interning metahumans without trial and needing help to realise he's gone too far? Now that's interesting - it's just that character motivation being grief, disillusionment and exhaustion followed by immense guilt at letting those feelings break him is a lot harder to come up with than, "being really pissed off."

*The best I've ever seen it done is a single panel of him reading thousands of letters (I assume he had a PO box as Superman because of course he does) asking him to, in one way or another, "fix" the world while sitting slumped in a chair and looking so shattered that you wouldn't be surprised if he burst into tears. No dialogue - the artwork does more than any monologue I've read to convey how heartbreaking it must be at times when his kindness and eternal desire help run headlong into his humility and knowledge that, in many cases, doing so would require him essentially to declare himself King of the Earth.

@qbrizzy1158

1y↑28

I can't stand to fly
I'm not that naive
I'm just out to find
The better part of me
I'm more than a bird, I'm more than a plane
I'm more than some pretty face beside a train
And it's not easy to be me
I wish that I could cry
Fall upon my knees
Find a way to lie
'Bout a home I'll never see
It may sound absurd, but don't be naive
Even heroes have the right to bleed
I may be disturbed, but won't you concede
Even heroes have the right to dream?
And it's not easy to be me
Up, up, and away, away from me
Well, it's all right
You can all sleep sound tonight
I'm not crazy
Or anything
I can't stand to fly
I'm not that naive
Men weren't meant to ride
With clouds between their knees
I'm only a man in a silly red sheet
Digging for kryptonite on this one way street
Only a man in a funny red sheet
Looking for special things inside of me
Inside of me
Inside of me
Yeah, inside of me
Inside of me
I'm only a man in a funny red sheet
I'm only a man looking for a dream
I'm only a man in a funny red sheet
And it's not easy, ooh, ooh, ooh
It's not easy to be me

All comments from YouTube:

@EvenOut

3y↑1.7K

These film techniques still get to me to this day!

@johncalebfacurib6259

3y↑17

Same

@usernotfound1191

3y↑15

Somewhat but its kinda nice i suppose

@GoodSoup

3y↑9

Why hello there EvenOut.

@comptonyankeegang1664

3y↑8

That video was hella cool

@osamabinladen824

3y↑1

Me too

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@sammasella4525

29w↑63

I miss you so much dad. This was your favorite song. 6 years ago you gained your wings, and 6 years ago you played this song at McDonalds when i was eating lunch on my lunch break, telling me that you were still here watching over me. I still cry any time I hear or think of this song. Thank you for being the best dad a girl could ask for, and you will always be my Superman🦸i will love and miss you forever 🪽♥️

@AntWillUms

12w↑2

I lost my dad October 14th, 2022. I hope you're doing okay, and wherever you are now you're happy and safe, and he's proud of you, even if you believe with all your heart that he isn't. Music has a way of healing and of telling us things we need to hear the most, from exactly who we needed to tell us.

@amybethhurst

11w↑1

My dad too. He always said, "I'm no superman." I sang this in his honor once I could get through it without crying.

@bleep77

1y↑342

Truly one of the most beautifully written songs of all time.

@mvader7188

1y↑4

John should have won a Grammy...

@markdenadventuretravelsfar4562

1y↑1

@@mvader7188 hhgb

@wilmersantiago

1y↑355

I dedicate this song to my dad he has dementia, and it kills me seeing him suffer through this. And even though he has this disease he tries very hard to show us that he’s OK so if you’re reading this, please say prayer for my dad. God bless you all.

@melanytodd2929

1y↑8

🙏🙏🙏❣ My Dad too. He's 90. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤

@unnaturalselection8330

1y↑6

My grandmother had it for 15 years until she passed last year.
I visited every week and witnessed the departure of her faculties.
Be strong for your dad, brother. He still needs you.

@dullahan7677

1y↑5

I believe that I, myself are quite possibly it the early stages of this malady at 47yo. In my youth, high school, and unversity years, I had NO trouble spelling complex words, actually winning regional and placing in state spelling bees. On some really bad days, you guys reading this would think me to be typing some foreign language. If not some form of dimentia, I'm thinking possibly cte brought on from years of combat sports. I've not told anyone around me this, for fear of changing the way they see me....don't know, guys.... suggestion?

@briankinney1871

1y↑2

I'm praying for him! 🙏 ❤

@unnaturalselection8330

@@dullahan7677 If it's CTE you're in a bad place and gonna have to figure some major stuff out, but if it's early onset Alzheimer's or dementia, you should check out some of the new research they've been doing linking bacterial infections to those two.
Could always just be the natural effects of getting old and pushing the envelope with your body too bro.

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@cristhianbonilla8082

33w↑31

Someone will find this song a couple of decades from now and it will become an universal all-time classic, bigger than it is now.

@captainjollyrogersailingso6809

9w↑12

Who’s watching this in 2024?

@brandonmoore7497

I’m watching Five For Fighting Superman (It’s Not Easy) mid February 2024

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@radnowonward

2y↑878

The sound of my father playing this song on the piano, from down the hall, while I do algebra homework, on an autumn evening in Connecticut, almost two decades ago-- these are sacred sounds to me. I love you, Dad.

@joeymonson1643

2y↑13

That sounds amazing

@marthacamacho3624

2y↑9

What a wonderful memory ❤️

@alexhung7158

2y↑9

What a vivid picture. Amazing.

@brettbaughman987

2y↑2

So sweet ❤️

@paulahunt3508

2y↑4

@Rachel McMurray how old is this song? I didn’t think it was that old, but when you get old as me, time flies faster, a million times faster than when you’re young. And it’s SO HARD! I’d love to be young again, if just for a few days.

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@lethalwolf7455

50w↑16

I can’t help but think of Christopher Reeve’s great portrayal of my favorite superhero growing up, then all his bravery and all his struggles after he was paralyzed in that accident, and the other hero, his wife, that stood by his side, cared for him until the very end. And joined him in death, just a few months after he passed away, even though she was a healthy 44 year old woman. She died of a broken heart. RIP Christopher and Dana Reeve, you’re both heros

@carlcuthrell5695

2y↑821

I fight with depression and high anxiety everyday. It's not easy to be me. This has been one of my favorite songs for years.

@toddking1356

2y↑7

I know how you feel

@MaRia-bx8ep

2y↑6

I'm with you dear. 🙂

@jeremyscott9180

2y↑6

So sorry to hear this 😢.

@toddking1356

2y↑2

@@jeremyscott9180 but if were easy anybody could do it

@nyahcat1379

2y↑5

Hope things get better for you friend. One day at a time, best as you can, whatever it may be, receive yourself with kindness... I believe you're healing 🙏

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@jacobgraves8352

35w↑49

It’s 2023 and I’m here and just can’t help but think this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written for real. God Bless everyone out there reading this .

@55Quirll

35w↑1

And to you too kind sir. This is a great song and one that brings tears to my eyes when I listen to it.

@brandonmoore7497

35w↑1

I’m listening to Five For Fighting Superman (It’s Not Easy) late August 2023

@mrcalero6331

35w↑1

It is !!!!

@monieckdriezi

2y↑37

I first listened to this song at 15, my father was driving his car. I remember I was in the backseat, just chilling and trying to see sights. Now I'm 23, and it's still meaningful and wholesome. It takes me back to those times that I was carefree, no jobs to look forward to. It makes me happy.

@magnusmartinreitbauer9615

23w↑54

@AlexGarza569

23w

Could you download All I Know? Please? 😢🥺🙏💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

@woonping4782

2y↑406

Let's be honest, this song will never get old.

@iEnjoyLaptops

1y↑2

@RECITE-GOD-PURIFY-ME-EACH-SECOND What are you trying to gain from this?

@BrainMeltGaming

40w

@@Recite-God-Heal-Me-Loveno

@callumfreebairn8082

39w

its always been old, but it's timeless. as i said, it's a must

@jackieloutacang1390

1y↑354

2023 and still having goosebumps when listening to this song.

@brandonmoore7497

1y↑3

I’m listening to Five For Fighting Superman (It’s Not Easy) late February 2023

@trevorstockwell8290

1y↑2

Agreed

@FIshfood500

51w↑2

That’s because it’s fucking amazing

@trevorstockwell8290

51w↑3

@@FIshfood500 it's truly timeless

@trevorstockwell8290

38w

@@ivanbrown7124 agreed

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@JWD80A21

34w↑50

Such a beautiful song. So many stories of people that it's hit hard and meant something to. Congratulations on a long standing masterpiece. It's been one of my favorite songs since it was released. Thank you

@patriciawhite6820

49w↑20

Most of Five for Fighting's songs have a wistful tone that can break your heart!!!! I love this song!!!

@sd560

24w↑14

The theme for superman.... lovely and fitting for everyday heroes, the unsung ones especially! Thanks for this gem 💎💎💎

@Chrisarequipa80

10w

This actually the only Superman song that makes sense

@patt3rs358

49w↑10

The idea that Superman 'can't stand to fly' is genius. This song will forever be relevant. It has an incredible way of humbling you as soon as you hear that piano introduction.

@glenespiritu2897

4y↑1.2K

its a perfect song for person who's looking strong but inside they're struggling, sad.

@peterp5581

4y↑12

Very true

@krayzdude1847

4y↑15

I agree 💯 I feel like dying sometimes I think I'm already dead inside

@blademahfudz575

4y↑1

thats me

@violin1126

4y↑12

I think that is so called depression.. only therapist can help... if it worsen, please find one... everything will eventually be alright as long as you find the right person to talk to... :)

@eclipse848484

4y↑1

that's exactly what i'm currently going thru. sometimes, just sometimes the struggling gets alittle too overbearing that the shoulders feel alittle weak to hold up.

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@fiza369

32w↑14

To the awakened souls who have gone thru so much, still wandering and never belonged - i dedicate this to us, the real heroes❤

@jolzjolx

16w↑21

Pa, I want to express my deepest gratitude for all the sacrifices you've made for our family. I know it's not easy to raised 4 children, but you did your very best and your selflessness and love have shaped my life in the most beautiful way, and I am forever thankful.💚 YOU ARE OUR SUPERMAN, THE BEST FATHER IN THE WORLD.💚💚

@jostew8846

51w↑11

This was released in 2001, a song that holds true in every sense of the song's meaning.. 22 years later, still holds very true in every sense...

For sure, those listening to this misses 20 years ago when life was so much simpler.

Wherever your are, whoever you are, I pray you get by each and every struggling day!!!

@smythresearch5166

2y↑33

Sneaking into my brothers room while he's out to search his library of newly downloaded songs only to find this gem! I still get goosebumps now at 34 as I did at 12. Incredible song.

@redruby5689

1y↑41

My little boy used to sing this song, he had cancer. Now he is Superman in heaven !

@hannaleigh6975

1y↑1

❤

@Quake120

1y↑2

One of the most unfair things is that children can get cancer. It is absolutely so unfair that they never even get a chance at life.

@adriandias5345

Bless his soul❤

@mychannelnotyours

🥺

@jojolaexperiencia7070

42w

@@mychannelnotyourshey

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@flyaroundyourfire

5y↑2.8K

Everyone going on about Superman but this is for all the men who are struggling with life and what it means to be oneself. Stay strong

@leagueofwhatever987

5y↑19

thephilosopherslegacy here in the Philippines, they tagged it as the song of gay men. Like ‘its not easy to be me’

@onemig00

5y↑35

@@leagueofwhatever987 woah really?! We just call it the Superman song in my family and I always thought it was about dads. Never heard it referenced as a song for gay men despite being born and still residing/living in the Philippines. Hahaha oh pang-jamming lang namin sa school 'to noon kasama ng "Torete", " Passenger's Seat" at "Iris"

@anggitsubroto22

5y↑36

I'm more than a bird, I'm more than a plane, I'm more than some pretty face beside the train... In more than a man in a funny red suit... About a home I'll never see... and you don't think it's a superman song? 😃

@renz7059

5y↑2

@@leagueofwhatever987 first time I've heard of it. Is it really tho?

@gladdensonomana8150

5y↑6

@@leagueofwhatever987 i am a Filipino and i can say that you're wrong. The lyrics is very clear.

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@layneannen

1y↑14

I was around 55 yrs old driving truck when this song came out. I love it, I don't get to hear it enough. It's such a beautiful tune!

@WilliamSinge.

49w↑2

Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here

@deloson

27w↑1

Hi old timer? You have great taste in music. I hope you are well and enjoying life.

@layneannen

27w

@@deloson hi , thank you kind person. Loving retirement, I hope you live a very long, happy, prosperous life🥰

@danhollifield

32w↑43

At 66 years old, with all the lives I've lived, all the loves I've lost and gained, all the children I've raised, all the friends and family that have passed beyond the veil--this song still resonates. Just as poignant as it was the first time it played on my radio, so many years ago. It's not easy, but it is worth it.

@FrostPlays156

30w↑1

Good luck ❤ in your life ❤

@joandiaz6768

23w↑1

😢😢

@clarissanathania9082

1y↑79

I wish there could be more songs like this these days where it brings hope and strength to those who hear them

@charleswilliamson770

1y↑1

Clarissa, I understand. I may have been born in the year 2000, but I deal with emotions everyday. I still plead happy: this song sums up emotions in a very different way than the kids today know. I understand what you mean all too well.

@FIshfood500

51w

If you need hope and strength. I understand. Contact me and we can find it together

@WillKenneth-jl1pb

45w

@Clarissa Nathania. You have a point there this type of song is needed a lot especially with all that’s going on these days what’s your favorite song

@davidcassisa8433

1y↑5

The most poetic superman song ever,will always be.

@marciagoosby7452

2y↑41

What a song! here it is 2022 and this song is more beautiful than ever! And yes I'm binge watching Smallville!

@nicklatallade9344

Me too!

@trevorstokes2059

Wow mee too

@brandonmoore7497

1y↑1

I’m listening to Five For Fighting Superman (It’s Not Easy) late December 2022 Christmas Day!Merry Christmas

@indianajonze

4y↑207

i'm not sure people fully realize how utterly brilliant this song is. master class in songwriting

@omicrondec

4y↑8

He has an elegant grasp of poetry.

@poisonivymathers

4y↑2

I think so .. these kind of music you need to save up in a playlist
Bc in time you listen to many music and forget sometimes and than out of nowhere
Like
I was listening to random playlist and this came popping in my ear i was omg it’s been ages that i heard it on smallville ..if i am not mistaken
Somehow it made me search another song
David gray this year love ...its sound so sad but yet so beautiful

@scottpowell5605

@undergroundkingz7969

@@scottpowell5605 Clint black?? I hope you don’t like country music...the absolute worst. No good songwriting there.

@scottpowell5605

@@undergroundkingz7969 Can't say that I'd agree with you, but to each their own.

Music appreciation is entirely subjective.

@lolomario

1y↑10

Reminds me of my father who kept to himself the hardship and injustice he experienced daily just to continue in putting food on our table. He was suffering from terminal illness but did not want his family to know or waver their trust and hope on him as the sturdy beacon of hope for our daily survival. He played the role of a superman to the hilt during the times when we could have hugged him more tighter and more often to ease his fears, pain and suffering. He was our superman. Before he could even leave us, how I wished that we could have at least made him realize that we know his pain and we understand his sacrifices and that we loved him so much.

@user-us7hm4pz3g

34w↑9

I really liked this song when I was younger, but now I'm a father, and the struggles are hard, but because of my angels, I'm fine, happy, and still kicking . It's now that I'm in my 30s , and I really understand the meaning of this song.

@michaelyork3198

1y↑12

"I can't stand to fly. I am not that naive. Just out to find the better part of me. Wish I could cry fall upon my knees. Find a way to lie about a place I will never see." I totally relate to this. This hits home as guy who has never owned anything that I can call home. If I am some hero in some way. The song reminds me even heroes get stabbed and have the right to bleed. It's not easy to be me. Listening to this song years later I still find meaning true in those words.

@maysan9878

49w↑22

This song popped in my head and I had to hear it right now! It stands up powerfully!!!❤❤❤❤❤

@WilliamSinge.

49w↑1

Hello, how are you doing it's nice meeting you here

@Angelo_Saikyou

38w↑36

This song reminds us to appreciate and be grateful to those who crossed the oceans for us. Those who helped us unconditionally.

@JimM-zs8ul

36w↑2

Well said... My grandparents emigrated from eastern Europe in 1918 during very difficult times. The Baltics under German, Nazi, Russian and Soviet control and to a lesser extent the Polish. Take your pick. Generational trauma. Now here I am living in a not perfect country but without physical fear. I will always be thankful for their sacrifice. They crossed the ocean.

@mydadgaveupopcorn

17w

Nah, it reminds us that he's more than a bird, he's more than a plane, he's a BIRDPLANE!!! A MOTHERFKN BIRDPLANE

@swaggername8099

2y↑138

My dad used to listen to this song daily. This was played at his funeral, it brings back so many memories. Miss ya dad 🕊

@zebadiahbreyfogle3342

2y↑3

I remember my dad playing this all the time for me and my sister on the way to drop us off at the babysitters in the morning to catch the bus there while he went to work. He passed away last July. Thank God for music <3

@roguemcgee482

36w↑1

Played this at my husbands funeral,one of the bravest men I had the privilege of loving 💔

@rollyipsc

2y↑16

I lost a good friend today who loved this song so much.. rest easy Mike.. thanks for all the memories.

@macafaka2462

Sorry for your loss brother

@deloson

27w

RIP Mike.. am sorry for your loss.

@fredlin6303

2y↑23

This song always reminds me of 9/11 concert dedicated to the 1st responders at the Twin Towers in NYC. Many brave men and women who wish they could cry when fell upon their knees. Much respect for their service and sacrifice - even to this day 22 years later.

@Diaz-qv2xd

2y↑4

Amen brother you got it 100%!

@gracie102997

2y↑3

Yes. It became the anthem for all those souls taken on that terrible day. 9/11. ♥️

@vivienisioma1590

1y↑6

I love this song so much. The vocals, the touch of melancholy and how they made someone percieved as so strong and invincible like Superman so vulnerable in a way one would never have thought of

@Pineappolis

15w↑1

@Clenched.Cheeks

1y↑32

My parents got me this CD when I was diagnosed with a very bad case of meningitis at 13 years old. By no means does that compare with some of the comments below, but I remember thinking I might not survive or possibly could be facing paralysis.

We listened to this song together and I remember just appreciating being together and being okay that particular moment. Never forgot that.

@mrmoviemanic1

39w↑1

Hope you're doing well mate. Keep flying like Superman bro.

@Clenched.Cheeks

39w

@@mrmoviemanic1 Doing excellent! Life can't be better. Same to you man.

@mikeymic845

39w

I also had meningitis, nearly lost my life. Ended up in a coma but thankfully to the Lord above I made it through.God is good 🙏
....
Glad to hear you're well !

@deloson

27w

How are you now champ?

@tomlukwiyalakony874

1y↑10

this song is Magic.. it is currently my favorite song in 2023.

@brandonmoore7497

45w

I’m listening to Five For Fighting Superman (It’s Not Easy) mid June 2023

@invaderzimm7871

3y↑4.5K

I'm a married father of 6 who was just diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. I've got less than a year to live. This hits me in thg he feels.

@seddrinthdraco6807

3y↑304

Praying for you, good sir. Have a good life and take care.

@christiancastillo744

3y↑227

May God Heal you in Jesusname🙏

@Chris-fe7fo

3y↑126

Im so sorry. May God Bless you

@lablinlowang8902

3y↑106

Make everything memorable...n just fight.

@anngelovalencia4833

3y↑84

You will overcome 💛💙💜💚❤ You will heal completely 🌻🌻🌻🌻

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@Hettepop

1y↑6

I am almost 72 and have been listening to pop music since the 60s, and I just watched a 3 part documentary about the Rise and Fall and resurrection of “soft rock” . This song came up in the last episode; when the Concert for 9-11 came on, all of the First Responders stood up with tears in their eyes. John Andrasik had no idea how much his song meant to these unintentional heroes. I started bawling my eyes out.

@mikemaragni8562

1y↑1

Hetty, this song was perfect in every way, including in its timing. Being from the NY area, every word of it resonated with us in the days after 9/11.

@Amy-ej2px

49w↑1

Came here to see if anyone connects this song w that concert. I loved the song before, but that concert gave it a different vibe and I've always thought of that concert whenever I hear it. ♥to all who died or are still dealing w it.

@weegie18

26w↑7

This and 100 years are incredible songs

@VARIALskating

24w

When I tell you no way I'm listening to 100 years, now that I'm 29 and my daughter is almost 2. 😢

@typicaledc

42w↑33

I remember after 9/11 when this song played non-stop in support of all the first responders who risked their lives. I miss that time when we all came together and were one.

@breyB

41w

"I miss 9/11"

@Jordan-vr7ip

13w

This song and mad world always remind me of 911

@ziyahhavea355

13w↑5

What a song! ❤❤❤

@papayaa8245

52w↑20

It’s 2023 and this song is still attached to my heart ♥️

@brandonmoore7497

51w↑2

I’m listening to Five For Fighting Superman (It’s Not Easy) the end of April 2023

@FIshfood500

51w↑3

I’m right there with ya

@LadyAva

5y↑614

My brother passed away today and this song always made me think of him. He was always putting on a cape and trying to fly. This is for Frankie. Rest in peace brother

@theenzoferrari458

5y↑3

O_o

@theenzoferrari458

5y↑4

@@jaclyn4808 I am loss for your sorry.

@dankdaniel8332

5y↑5

I'm so sorry for your loss.:(I know this pain will never go away,but it will fade with time.He's in heaven now.

@gotexasrangersalbundymlb7694

4y↑3

Im so sorry for your loss

@jamesedward3619

4y↑4

Is that how he died? Putting on a cape and trying to fly? Cause that could definitely lead to death, depending where he tried to take off from.

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@zazooplazz

2y↑5

I remember this song playing in early September of 2001, when my older son turned one year old. We took a photo of him on his little red toy tricycle, in front of the American flag we had draped over our fireplace mantel. For some reason, that Halloween, he dressed as Superman. This week, he turned 22, and this song brings it all back, the hope for the future despite how bleak the present might appear.

@gladdensonomana8150

37w↑5

What a masterpiece 👏😍 Salute to all the fathers in the world who do everything for their family. You are the real SUPERMAN.

@SandyFlanagan

36w↑1

My childrens’ dad became a real dad, and I’m grateful

@SandyFlanagan

36w↑1

This song resonates

@SandyFlanagan

36w↑1

Thank you to all of you who wrote these lyrics, and to everyone who never get deserved credit.

@punnaroothsrimongkolsilp1543

1y↑6

Very beautiful music, from your fan in Thailand.

@bennydafarmer865

1y↑14

These guys are lyrics geniuses. Deep as hell, love the video representation as well.

@Smartass_Jedi

27w↑4

2001: masterpiece
2023: masterpiece

@Timliu92

8y↑434

One of the most refreshing songs written in the last 10-15 years. No vocal acrobatics or gimmicks, just great, pure singing from the heart.

@happykurara4095

8y↑2

aww so true💗

@johnkidby7948

8y↑12

Slightly older actually (released in 2000), but the point stands. Mad feels.

@dreamsofcosmicoceans8105

8y↑13

Agreed. This song is absolutely amazing.

@jamesbishop6613

7y↑3

that is so feeels ;___;

@jamesontookrom7657

7y↑1

Timliu92 yes

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@kelownarealman

1y↑6

One of the best songs ever made imo.

@jenniferhopkins-9695

52w↑5

This is one song that never gets old.

@EmperorLimQiye

1y↑3

Forever RESPECT for this guy 👍👍

@eurovizusayay3591

2y↑3

This song will always take me right back to September 11, 2001. Remembering all the people who unexpectedly became heroes for so many that day.

@leahmackay842

1y↑3

Once in awhile a song bursts thru the air waves and astounds..like a god given right like the sun appearing thru those grey grey clouds thank you ❤❤

@coxytxcaboca2163

3y↑151

This song was played at my cousins funeral.He loved Superman all his life. I listen to this song for him almost everyday. He died of silent depression.

@maysionzon5782

3y↑17

Depression is really the silent killer

@Girlpower648

Wym?

@charlenecasoli568

2y↑1

Cause he was Superman🤧

@youdontsay2529

1y↑2

These early 2000 songs bring a deep sadness that’s only matched by their fondness for nostalgia.

@qbrizzy1158

1y↑28

@kelownarealman

1y↑2

My dad just had quadruple bypass and valve replacement. He was always my superhero growing up. This is for you dad. Heal up and get back to life!

@whitead25

47w↑2

The world does not need a Superman, just a brave one. And even then, it's not easy. this song hits hard.

@immusicmagazine4533

45w↑3

The song is over two decades old and it still hits you in the feels when you listen to it. Brilliant song!

@email5023

44w

It was first released in 2000 and a hit in 2001.

@immusicmagazine4533

44w

@@email5023 Uh.............ok👍

@_passthesauce_3037

4y↑241

My dad would listen to this song during a dark time in his life. You’re my Superman dad ❤️

@jeremyni2daytv365

4y↑3

❤

@josephinemateo2553

4y↑3

Hope everything is well ❤️

@henzcarltupas328henzcarltu2

4y↑1

@@josephinemateo2553 in the coming 2021

@enricoaninipot3232

4y↑1

😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

@_passthesauce_3037

4y↑3

Thank you for the like and kind words. My father has another surgery coming up in a few days 💙

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@jeffkasza2277

2y↑5

When my daughter was 5 yrs old, this was a song we listened to a lot as her mother and I had divorced. We had our father daughter dance to it this past weekend as she married

@peteduncan2411

1y↑34

I don't think its easy to be anyone, never mind the battles we all go through.

Sometimes we need to feel inspired we are right. And fight that battle..........that suits us.
Its song that provokes thoughts, we make it special through our interpretation.

@jeffpolston5854

1y↑1

I like this.

@rjuneparenzo9167

2y↑7

"Even heroes have the right to bleed." This explains that even the strongest and mightiest man get hurts. Also, it reminds me that no matter how great you are in so many ways it doesn't mean you're not struggling.

@lebblackett8067

28w↑4

One of the best songs ever made

@count_bodies_like_sheep9296

3y↑1.8K

I fight depression and anxiety everyday. This song reminds me that I will win.

@SteveRogers0768

3y↑61

Just like the moon you don’t have to be whole to shine

@Hehexd00

3y↑20

you will emerge victorious after all that, my guy. 🖤

@jackie9600

3y↑17

You will babe. Believe.

@sylviahanson3061

3y↑8

You can do it!

@iromregal2468

3y↑20

You can do it man...it's hard but it's worth it..I know 'cause I have been there.

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@noblenessdee6151

2y↑5

man does the sound of this song trigger emotions . just an era

@fullcomicalchemist2195

41w↑17

I knew about this song for a long time but it hasn't hit me until now. I don't cry I'm not good at it, I struggle with emotion everyday. I've always Identified with Superman because I know what it's like to have to smile, and to play a up your happiness and be hopeful. Struggling with health issues I can't be down be down because I can't do that to my family, they can't see me down. But now as I'm nearly 30 I feel so stuck in life, so alone not having anyone and being a little angry at all the young years that I never had because of my health. All the friends who just didn't bother and left me behind. The fact I don't have any now. Sometimes it's really not easy to be me. But if anyone reading this feels anything similar or is just down. Never fall into hopelessness there is always hope. I don't know where you got this idea that your weak, or ugly, or pathetic, or worthless, or whatever it may be but you are enough you are so enough it is unbelievable how enough you are, and you are worth it. And even when it's hard and I know it's hard, I know it can be fucking hard but smile especially when it's hard smile, when it feels like that sinking feeling is closing in, when that black cloud is just a few feet behind, when the black dog of depression is nipping at your heels, SMILE!!!

@rickperry2196

40w

Amen my friend amen

@miftahabidin2504

11w↑1

beautiful

@MichaelScotto

23w↑27

Still gives me chills. I'd play this as I left my second shift job, struggling with a wife and 4 kids on one income. It gave me a strange comfort.

@underated17

21w

Wow I am in Canada and in order to survive with one child and say a home or rent, I think most couples would have to both be working.

@commonsense.1014

20w

@underated17 what do they do with the 4 kids in Canada? Put them on a moose😂.
But for real.
Sometimes it's more financially viable to have 1 person stay home, even if its not what either wants.

@underated17

20w↑1

@@commonsense.1014 I agree with you. Part of me would really like to stay home. For many complex reasons. I overthink and would not have the patience to deal with a lot of people. I feel like there are more than enough duties around the house even without kids. I wish this generation would understand this.

@underated17

20w

@@commonsense.1014 🤣

@asdfghyter

9y↑98

0:34 "I'm more than a bird. I'm more than a plane. I'm a birdplane, a motherf*ing birdplane!" - Axis of Awesome, 4 Chords

@radioactivewizard4660

9y↑1

+asdfghyter I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought of that! xD

@EsmeraldMaster

9y↑3

+asdfghyter they have a song (probably parody of this one) called Birdplane

@asdfghyter

9y↑1

EsmeraldMaster Yes, that's the one I was refering to.

@musenw8834

8y↑1

+EsmeraldMaster It's a 60 song medley, not really a parody.

@BenLeeRules

8y↑5

+Muse Nw Birdplane is a separate song to the 4 chords song, and it is a parody.

@rogerzimmer3651

2y↑2

I read a saying once that read, "never grow tired of doing good". I think of this song when I grow weary and fall short of that mark. Isn't it amazing what one song can make so many people feel or remember something so unrelated except for the music. The same words make us all feel so differently. Choose yours wisely today.

@jojoheartspaypay

2y↑8

Still a masterpiece in 2022.

@brandonmoore7497

I’m listening to Five For Fighting Superman (It’s Not Easy) near the end of October 2022

@SplinterSchaan

1y↑3

This has been one of my fave songs since it came out......THIS is the first time i seen the video. Great job!

@nameats4627

2y↑2

This reminds me of my childhood, playing with my father, driving along, seeing that early morning sunlight filtering from the trees. I'm 26 now. Sigh time fly so fast.

@AdmrlLocke

34w↑4

I have struggled with being so different every year of my life. This song really speaks--or sings--to my never ending struggle.

@craigwinter2341

2y↑1.2K

I can't listen to this song without crying my eyes out! It reminds me of my little girl! When she was 9, we used to listen to this song. It seemed like it was her and I against the World! Today, almost 20 years later, my daughter is struggling with heroin addiction and I don't know how to help her! If you're reading this, please say a little prayer for my little girl!

@user-dc4kq8vl4e

2y↑26

I will say a prayer. I had a similar issue with alcohol. Have her try reishi it helps with raising ones consciousness.

@craigwinter2341

2y↑14

@@user-dc4kq8vl4e Thank you!

@AlexDeLarge2022

1y↑30

I've been there. There's plenty of new medications out there now that can get her off the dope without going through withdrawals. Would she consider a methadone clinic to start with? I went from methadone to Suboxone, and that worked for me. Cold turkey withdrawals were too painful and long lasting. Try to get her on a program. You both have my prayers.

@margieburgess1594

1y↑16

I’m so sorry. It’s so hard on the parents. Thinking of you 🙏🤗

@andrewdriggs2859

1y↑18

John Volken Academy. Check to see if they will take her. 100% success when other things fail. My son on heroin never relapsed.

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@marildadasilva8926

29w↑1

Thank you boys for being part of great moments in my life❤❤

@mahalko630

1y↑3

This song will never get old ❤️

@Miaa_Sapio01

47w↑2

2023❤
Good old days

@adamclarke7394

15w↑1

As a person who has battled severe depression and bipolar disorder since my teens, this song strikes a chord. It seems to encapsulate the ongoing search I undertook to find the real and happy me as I hid what was happening inside from those that I love. It took 40 years to achieve my victory, but this song helped me to never give up. Thank you for creating and posting a song that remains genuinely inspirational.

@VijiJanarthanan

15w↑1

Excellent 👌❤,keep it up..
You are a huge motivational to me.just seeing your message once I have done my gratitude journal writing..i strongly belive that universe has sent me a message that be patience and I'm on the lane of victory soon..

@adamclarke7394

15w

@@VijiJanarthanan Never give up. I've battled so much in my life, from bipolar disorder to incurable blood cancer. I am a firm believer in maintaining a positive attitude, which is why I have defied the odds with my cancer for 10 years. I have had dark days, but I've learned from them to grow and become a stronger person. I believe in you, and I believe that you will manage to enjoy the best that life can offer. Your comment proves that you are on the right track to find the answers you need. I'm glad that my comment has helped you, and I wish you luck in the future.

@VijiJanarthanan

14w↑1

thanks a lot for your reply..lots of love..stay blessed always.

@kantankerous0960

1y↑3

When I am going bit off-track, this song always brings me here, always feel sorted a little after listening to this song.

@saltyboy4294

2y↑4

Superman is my son's favorite super hero and when during his second tour in Iraq he sent me a video of his and army brothers set to this song. Awesome and thank you all who served and who still are you are all supermen and superwomen thank you for having mine and all your fellow country men's back

@praniigrg5

27w

Love how we get to hear different stories in different music videos. Music connects.
Love old songs…wish it was the same .

@VARIALskating

24w↑6

This song and 100 years absolutely destroy me. Men we can cry here, in solitude as friends who, simply understand.

@Wandering4dayz

14w↑1

Fucking Mood Mate. ❤

@bobbymoss6160

1y↑2

I love the bridge of this song when it came out and still do now. Amazing.

@LadyAva

1y↑1

For my son Sam. July 18,1990- March 14, 2023
God I love you and miss you with all my being.💔

@lukefisher7890

2y↑440

Man... I miss the late 90s early 2000s music. Now that I'm older, with issues of a stupid life, these songs are a whole new meaning.

@zerokyoz

2y↑8

Yeah. Old songs got deeper meaning than now.

@kingharlequin969

Same :(

@markkomperda4692

live

@PlatinumIrishrose

2y↑6

Always go back to the music of your past. It will always make your present look rosy!! Treasure your life and these people around you. Someday, you will look back and realize you made it!

@jovimorevlog8657

2y↑1

@@PlatinumIrishrose well said. Thank you.

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@CaffeineInjected

36w↑2

What a beautiful song. Was watching smallville and heard this and even though I'd heard it before I had to crank this up one last time.

@alexpetrovich85

52w↑5

I remember singing this at a Thai karaoke bar in the Tendernob with some friends and a girl I was in love with. I sang it both terribly and beautifully that night... 😊

@tomesler6881

1y↑3

Timeless classic, hits hard every time I hear it

@kenneth1767

13w↑3

This is my anthem song, hits right in the depths of the heart.

@freddyvelasquez4168

1y↑5

Timeless.

@brianvelos5403

3y↑41

This song gives us the real depth of Superman. He is more than power, invincibility, and strength. He has dreams and admiration that he gave up for a greater cause.