Herbie Mann was born in Brooklyn, New York. Early in his career, he played saxophone and clarinet, but Mann was among the first jazz musicians to specialize on the flute and was perhaps jazz music's preminent flautist during the 1960s.
Mann was quite prolific and performed often. His first gig was playing in the Catskills at age 15. His last, on May 3, 2003 was at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at age 73. Herbie Mann died at age 73 on July 1, 2003 of prostate cancer.
Superman
Herbie Mann Lyrics
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Look, up in the sky! It's a bird!
It's a plane!
Nooo! It's Superman!
Superman, I love you Superman
Do it to them, Superman
We love you, Superman
Do it to them, Superman
We need you, Superman
Superman, you make me feel like the queen of the world
Superman, you make me feel so special when
You're zooming up and down around
You're flying oh so high and wow!
You lift me up your super bad
I wanna shout again and again
Superman, we love you Superman
Do it to them, Superman
We love you, Superman
Superman, you make me feel like the queen of the world
Superman, you make me feel so special when
You're zooming up and down around
You're flying oh so high and wow!
You lift me up your super bad
I wanna shout again and again
Superman, we love you Superman
Do it to them, Superman
We need you, Superman
Superman, I love you Superman
Do it to them, Superman
I love you, Superman
Fade:
Superman, I love you Superman
The Herbie Mann song "Superman" is a playful celebration of the famous superhero. The song begins with spoken lines reminiscent of the famous Superman catchphrase, "Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! Nooo! It's Superman!" The song then segues into a series of catchy verses which detail the singer's infatuation with Superman. The lyrics contain a series of affirmations of love and admiration for the superhero, including "Superman, we love you Superman" and "You make me feel like the queen of the world." The song also praises Superman's incredible powers, with lines such as "You're zooming up and down around, you're flying oh so high and wow!" and "You lift me up your super bad."
Overall, "Superman" is a joyous, fun-loving song that celebrates the iconic superhero in all his glory. The lyrics convey a sense of awe and admiration for Superman's incredible abilities, with the singer expressing a desire to shout about their love for Superman "again and again." The song is a testament to Superman's enduring popularity and the way in which the character has captured people's imaginations across generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Look, up in the sky! It's a bird!
There's something flying in the sky, potentially a bird.
It's a plane!
Oh wait, it's not a bird but actually looks like a plane.
Nooo! It's Superman!
Actually, it's not a plane because it's the famous superhero Superman.
Superman, I love you Superman
Expressing love and admiration for Superman.
Do it to them, Superman
Encouraging Superman to take action and use his powers.
We love you, Superman
Affirming love and admiration for Superman.
Superman, you make me feel like the queen of the world
Superman's actions make the singer feel like royalty and highly valued.
Superman, you make me feel so special when
Superman's actions make the artist feel unique and significant.
You're zooming up and down around
Describing Superman's movement as quick and energetic.
You're flying oh so high and wow!
Expressing awe and amazement at Superman's flying abilities.
You lift me up your super bad
Superman's actions elevate and improve the singer's mood greatly.
I wanna shout again and again
The artist is so excited and thrilled by Superman's actions that they feel compelled to repeatedly express their enthusiasm.
We need you, Superman
Stating a belief that Superman is important and necessary for their cause.
Superman, we love you Superman
Repeating earlier sentiments of love and admiration for Superman.
Fade:
Superman, I love you Superman
Continuing to express love and affection for Superman even as the song fades out.
Contributed by Ryan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.