Superhero
Flobots Lyrics
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She wanted to give birth
I wanted adoption
After days and days of conversation
We decided to go with fertilization
Then came baby showers and Lamaze classes
2AM phonecalls 1 Minute contractions
But then they whisked me away like Brigadoon
But if I was a superhero I would break free
Wouldn't need anyone to come and save me
And you couldn't make me feel like I'm crazy
I would see my baby
If I was a superhero I would break free
And I wouldn't be imprisoned where ever you take me
I would change everyone who's trying to change me
I would see my baby
Life in an occupied land is hard
We pushed harder
Soon to be a mom
Him to be a father
Boys with guns at the checkpoint in Rafah
Wouldn't let me pass
When I said 'I need a doctor!'
I don't know the source of the passport errors
Or how four hours produced a miscarriage
But when it come to populations to disparage
Gaza is on the list right below gay marriage
There's something on my heart
There's someone on my mind
I never would have thought
That I could be so angry
But please give me the patience
Please give me the patience
The lyrics of Flobots' song "Superhero" tell the story of a couple who faced numerous challenges as they prepared for the birth of their child. Despite initially considering adoption, they ultimately chose in vitro fertilization and navigated the trials of pregnancy including Lamaze classes and middle-of-the-night phone calls. However, when it came time to deliver their child, the singer was denied access to the delivery room due to being in a domestic partnership. The song then shifts to a different narrative, where the singer describes the difficulties of life in an occupied territory, attempting to access medical care but being turned away at a checkpoint. The chorus then reflects on the desire to be a superhero, to break free from imprisonment and be reunited with their child.
This song explores themes of love, family, and the obstacles that marginalized communities can face in accessing healthcare and acceptance. The couple depicted in the first part of the song demonstrates a deep commitment to one another and their child despite societal forces attempting to derail their efforts. However, in the second part of the song, the singer faces the harsh reality that not all systems are designed to support or protect those in need.
Line by Line Meaning
We believed in love when love wasn't an option
Despite facing obstacles, we held onto our love and refused to let go.
She wanted to give birth
I wanted adoption
We had different ideas about how to start our family but worked through it to find a solution.
After days and days of conversation
We decided to go with fertilization
We discussed and weighed our options until we agreed on in vitro fertilization to conceive our child.
Then came baby showers and Lamaze classes
2AM phonecalls 1 Minute contractions
We prepared for the arrival of our child with celebratory events and educational classes, but the reality of childbirth was chaotic and overwhelming.
But then they whisked me away like Brigadoon
No domestic partners in the delivery room
I was separated from my partner during the birth of our child and faced discrimination due to our domestic partnership status.
But if I was a superhero I would break free
Wouldn't need anyone to come and save me
And you couldn't make me feel like I'm crazy
I would see my baby
If I had the power, I would overcome the obstacles and be with my child without anyone's help or judgement.
If I was a superhero I would break free
And I wouldn't be imprisoned where ever you take me
I would change everyone who's trying to change me
I would see my baby
I refuse to be held captive to others' expectations or prejudice and would protect my child from harm.
Life in an occupied land is hard
We pushed harder
Soon to be a mom
Him to be a father
We faced challenges in a land under siege, but we persevered and looked forward to becoming parents.
Boys with guns at the checkpoint in Rafah
Wouldn't let me pass
When I said 'I need a doctor!'
We encountered life-threatening obstacles under military occupation but were denied medical care when we needed it.
I don't know the source of the passport errors
Or how four hours produced a miscarriage
But when it come to populations to disparage
Gaza is on the list right below gay marriage
We faced mysterious bureaucratic obstacles, including a miscarriage, and were discriminated against based on where we lived and who we loved.
There's something on my heart
There's someone on my mind
I never would have thought
That I could be so angry
But please give me the patience
Please give me the patience
Despite our hardships, we carry heavy emotions and ask for strength to deal with them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ernesto Fidel Padilla, Victor Martinez, Joel Martinez, Raul A. Ortiz Rolon
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