Superman
Heartclub feat Pete Lyrics
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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
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.
The song "Superman" by Heartclub feat Pete is a portrayal of the challenges faced by Superman himself, as well as a metaphor for the struggles and difficulties that every person faces in their own lives. The song starts with the lyrics "I can't stand to fly, I'm not that naive, I'm just out to find the better part of me." This line suggests that even though Superman has incredible abilities to fly, he struggles with the responsibility and burden that comes with his powers. He is trying to discover the best version of himself, just like anyone else.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that even heroes have the right to struggle and dream. Superman's invincibility is not a shield against his own personal challenges. The line "It's not easy to be me" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, showcasing the weight that Superman carries and the difficulty he faces in his daily life. The song also highlights the fact that Superman is only a man, with his own flaws and struggles, despite his titular status.
The verses of the song further emphasize Superman's humanity. The lyrics "Wish that I could cry, Fall upon my knees, Find a way to lie about a home I'll never see" suggest that Superman faces a kind of isolation from his own identity, and the things he cannot have. The image of him digging for kryptonite on a one-way street shows that even he sometimes feels powerless and helpless. The song concludes with the statement" It's not easy to be me," reminding listeners that the struggles and difficulties they face are shared by everyone, including heroes.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stand to fly
Flying is something I find difficult to do.
I'm not that naive
I'm not inexperienced or gullible.
I'm just out to find
My goal is to discover.
The better part of me
The positive attributes that make me who I am.
I'm more than a bird?I'm more than a plane
I'm not just a simple creature or object.
More than some pretty face beside a train
I have more value than just being eye-catching on a train platform.
It's not easy to be me
Being myself is a challenging experience.
Wish that I could cry
I desire to be able to show emotions and cry.
Fall upon my knees
To collapse in despair.
Find a way to lie
To invent a story or excuse.
About a home I'll never see
A place which I'll never have the opportunity to visit.
It may sound absurd?but don't be naive
My situation may seem ridiculous, but don't underestimate it.
Even Heroes have the right to bleed
Even those who are perceived as heroic can be vulnerable and get hurt.
I may be disturbed?but won't you concede
I might seem troubled, but can you agree with me?
Even Heroes have the right to dream
Dreaming is not just reserved for average people, heroes have the right to do so as well.
Up, up and away?away from me
Going up and away from me.
It's all right?You can all sleep sound tonight
Everything is okay, you can rest peacefully tonight.
I'm not crazy?or anything?
I'm not insane, or any other derogatory term.
Men weren't meant to ride
It is not natural for men to fly or levitate.
With clouds between their knees
With a layer of clouds restricting movement.
I'm only a man in a silly red sheet
I'm just an ordinary person dressed in a ridiculous costume.
Digging for kryptonite on this one way street
Trying to find weaknesses in myself on a dead-end road.
Only a man in a funny red sheet
Just a human wearing an amusing satin cloth.
Looking for special things inside of me
Attempting to discover unique qualities within myself.
It's not easy to be me.
Being myself comes with its own set of difficulties.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Ondrasik
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