Superman
Graham Keen Lyrics


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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
More than some pretty face beside a train
It's not easy to be me
Wish that I could cry
Fall upon my knees
Find a way to lie
About 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
It's not easy to be me
Up, up and away?away from me
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
It's not easy to be me.

Overall Meaning

Graham Keen's song "Superman" touches on the struggles of being a hero. Its opening line "I can't stand to fly, I'm not that naive" sets the tone for the rest of the song. It seems to suggest that being a hero is not as glamorous as it seems, that even Superman, the most iconic superhero, has his own battles to fight.


The chorus, "It's not easy to be me", emphasizes the difficulty of being a hero. The song also recognizes the human side of Superman, saying that "even heroes have the right to bleed" and "even heroes have the right to dream." These lines acknowledge that being a hero is not just about physical abilities but also about feeling emotions, dreams, and fears.


The final lines of the song, "I'm only a man in a silly red sheet, looking for special things inside of me, it's not easy to be me," reveal that even Superman, with all his powers, is still just a man trying to find himself. This message suggests that being a hero is not simply about physical strength, but about inner strength and self-discovery.


Overall, "Superman" is a poignant reminder that heroes are not invincible, that they too experience pain and hardship despite their superhuman powers.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't stand to fly
The songwriter dislikes the idea of flying.


I'm not that naive
The songwriter thinks they are wise and experienced.


I'm just out to find
The songwriter is on a quest to discover something about themselves.


The better part of me
The songwriter wants to find and improve upon their best qualities.


I'm more than a bird?I'm more than a plane
The songwriter is not limited to being just an ordinary thing.


More than some pretty face beside a train
The songwriter is not just a superficial image next to a train.


It's not easy to be me
Being the songwriter is difficult and complicated.


Wish that I could cry
The songwriter wants to express their emotions and feelings more freely.


Fall upon my knees
The songwriter wants to feel vulnerable and humbled.


Find a way to lie
The songwriter wants to make up stories to escape reality.


About a home I'll never see
The songwriter wants to pretend they have a place they belong to, but they know it's not true.


It may sound absurd?but don't be naive
Although it may seem ridiculous, the listener should not underestimate the songwriter's point of view.


Even Heroes have the right to bleed
Being a hero does not make one immune to pain and suffering.


I may be disturbed?but won't you concede
The songwriter acknowledges they might have issues, but asks the listener to agree with their perspective.


Even Heroes have the right to dream
Even those admired and celebrated have the freedom to dream and aspire.


Up, up and away?away from me
The songwriter imagines flying away from their problems and struggles.


It's all right?You can all sleep sound tonight
The songwriter assures their listeners that they are not a threat and can relax.


I'm not crazy?or anything?
The songwriter emphasizes they are not mentally unstable or weird in any way.


Men weren't meant to ride
The songwriter believes humans were not designed to fly.


With clouds between their knees
The songwriter finds it unnatural to have clouds separating their legs.


I'm only a man in a silly red sheet
The songwriter sees themselves as a regular person dressed up in a ridiculous costume.


Digging for kryptonite on this one way street
The songwriter is searching for their own weaknesses and faults in a hopeless situation.


Only a man in a funny red sheet
The songwriter feels silly for wearing their superhero outfit.


Looking for special things inside of me
The songwriter is trying to discover their own unique qualities.


It's not easy to be me.
Being who the songwriter is proves to be complicated and difficult.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Ondrasik

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The Celebrity Pie

JOHNNY DEPP BEING THIRSTED OVER BY CELEBRITIES(females)!
https://youtu.be/CoSsOo3YMeE

Vivek Gupta

milking the trend are we XD

Sambath

I wanted to like your comment when I saw your comment but I disliked it and liked it again. I forgot I already did it. You really mark a point

Thicc or Treat

2:32 “princess cintra” she plays princess Ciri or Cirilla, doesn’t take long to do a google search lmao do your research 🤦‍♂️

Behemoth545

I feel really bad for Henry, he’s such a polite and sweet guy and he clearly dislikes being touched and thirsted over

John Park

@ThiccBoyChampa 😂😂 yes just bc I acknowledge most men would love female attention Im a simp. Ur a fucking genius my friend

Youthought Iwasstupid

Lol not gunna lie I hate when other ppl say it but seeing this makes it all the more outrages just imagine if it was a bunch of men thirsting over a women lmfao jail for every single male shoot I even heard the actress that played super mans wifey kissed him in the stomach without his permission like the heck ? Creepy as all hell not gunna lie and the only ones who are going to make fun of me for being such a "snow flake" usually are men that which they where in our shoes but being handsome isn't everything y'all just look at me I'm considered very handsome by most but I'm as dumb as a rock lol

ThiccBoyChampa

@John Park just because you'd simp for every woman giving you an ounce of attention doesn't mean everyone's like that, believe it or not there are definitely guys who would rather not be hit on constantly by women.

125% Discipline

i dont think he hate being wanted. it's just that happen too often.

Silverninja

I wouldn't say dislikes as he isn't asexual I don't think he is humble and gets a bit shy when people do that.

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