Superwoman
Jen Foster Lyrics


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I've centered my whole life around your every need
And I got the groceries and I kept the house real clean
And I never once complained
Cause I love you
And I waited here at home while you went out with all your friends
Yeah, I got into your groove, Babe, although I never quite fit in
I was a little offbeat
And not on cue
Do you even see me standing here before you?
Do you even hear me or do I bore you?
Hey, I really feel kind of stupid just trying to be everything to you
But it does no good, I could never be that cool, yeah
Have I ever told you how I paint you in my mind?
But when I put the brush to canvas I find you hard to recognize
Cause you're looking straight at me,
Right in my eyes
And suddenly I feel me reaching trying to find the real you
And you smile and pacify me and happily I play the fool
Is there something I can get you?
It's what I do
Are you hungry? Are you thirsty? Are you empty?
Is it getting cold in here or is it just me?
Hey, I really feel kind of stupid just trying to be everything to you
But it does no good, I could never be that cool, yeah
And I am only now accepting I am human, I cannot be Superwoman
Oh, it's so easy to love you, but it's hard to be that cool, yeah?
I'm not Superwoman, don't know how to fly
I'm not Superwoman,- I gave it my best try
I'm not Superwoman, someday I'm gonna die
What a life?
Hey, I really feel kind of stupid just trying to be everything to you




But it does no good, I could never be that cool, yeah
And I am only now accepting I am human, I cannot be Superwoman

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jen Foster's song "Superwoman" are about a woman who has centered her whole life around the needs of her partner. She has been in charge of keeping the house clean and getting groceries, among other things. She has done all of this without complaining because she truly loves her partner. However, even though she has done everything to make her partner happy, she feels like she is invisible to her partner. She wonders if her partner even sees or hears her, or if she bores him. She feels like she has been at home waiting for her partner while he goes out with his friends. Despite wanting to be everything to her partner, she realizes that she cannot be that cool, and she is only human.


The song highlights how some women, and even men, in relationships put their partners' needs before their own. These individuals try to be everything to their partners, going out of their way to make them happy, but sometimes, they forget to focus on their own needs. The song also addresses the pressure that individuals feel to be perfect and how it is not always possible. This song emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-care.


Line by Line Meaning

I've centered my whole life around your every need
I have made you the center of my universe and given priority to all your needs and wants.


And I got the groceries and I kept the house real clean
I have taken care of all the household chores so that you don't have to worry about anything except your work and friends.


And I never once complained
I have silently endured all the hardships and difficulties that came with fulfilling your demands without any complaint.


Cause I love you
I have done all these things for you because I deeply love and care for you.


And I waited here at home while you went out with all your friends
I have sacrificed my social life by staying at home and waiting for you to come back while you enjoyed your time with your friends.


Yeah, I got into your groove, Babe, although I never quite fit in
I tried to adapt to your lifestyle and interests, even though I never quite felt like I belonged there.


I was a little offbeat
I was different and unique in my own ways, which made it hard for me to fit in with your friends.


And not on cue
I didn't always behave the way you expected me to, and often acted spontaneously or independently.


Do you even see me standing here before you?
I wonder if you even notice or acknowledge my presence and contribution in your life.


Do you even hear me or do I bore you?
I am not sure if you actively listen to what I say or if I am just a boring nuisance to you.


Hey, I really feel kind of stupid just trying to be everything to you
I feel foolish for trying to be perfect and fulfill all your needs, as I now realize that it is impossible, and not necessary for a healthy relationship.


But it does no good, I could never be that cool, yeah
I understand that no matter how hard I try, I cannot be someone else, especially not the cool and perfect person you may want me to be.


Have I ever told you how I paint you in my mind?
I have a specific image of you in my mind that I imagine when I think of you, which may or may not match your true self.


But when I put the brush to canvas I find you hard to recognize
When I try to express this image of you through art, I find it hard to capture your essence or true self, which is separate from my perception of you.


Cause you're looking straight at me, Right in my eyes
When you look at me directly and deeply, it is hard for me to focus on painting or expressing myself, as I get distracted by your presence.


And suddenly I feel me reaching trying to find the real you
Your gaze makes me want to know you more deeply and understand your true self, beyond the superficial image I have of you.


And you smile and pacify me and happily I play the fool
When you acknowledge and appreciate my efforts, I feel a sense of validation and continue to try to be perfect for you, even though it may be irrational or unattainable.


Is there something I can get you? It's what I do
My default mode is to take care of your needs and wants, so I offer to get you anything you may need or desire.


Are you hungry? Are you thirsty? Are you empty?
I try to anticipate your needs and feelings, and ask you if you need anything to make you more comfortable or fulfilled.


Is it getting cold in here or is it just me?
I am also sensitive to your physical comfort, and try to adjust the temperature or environment to suit your needs.


And I am only now accepting I am human, I cannot be Superwoman
I have come to the realization that I am not perfect, and cannot fulfill all your needs or be someone else, which is okay and healthy for me to admit.


Oh, it's so easy to love you, but it's hard to be that cool, yeah?
I love you deeply and easily, but it is hard for me to maintain a façade of perfection and coolness that is not true to who I am.


I'm not Superwoman, don't know how to fly
I am not a superhuman or perfect being, and do not possess any extraordinary abilities or powers, such as flight.


I'm not Superwoman,- I gave it my best try
I have tried my best to fulfill all your needs and be perfect, but now acknowledge that it is not realistic or healthy for me or our relationship.


I'm not Superwoman, someday I'm gonna die
I am mortal and limited, and will eventually face my own mortality, which puts into perspective the importance of my own happiness and well-being amid my efforts to please you.


Hey, I really feel kind of stupid just trying to be everything to you
I realize that my attempts to be everything to you were unrealistic and unattainable, and prioritize my own needs and self-care over your demands.


But it does no good, I could never be that cool, yeah
I have accepted that nobody is perfect or cool all the time, and that is okay and human.


And I am only now accepting I am human, I cannot be Superwoman
I have come to the realization that I am not perfect, and cannot fulfill all your needs or be someone else, which is okay and healthy for me to admit.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW COCUP, RACHEL HELEN FOSTER

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