Superwoman
Joan DeCola Rick Rowe & Stevie Wonder Lyrics


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Mary wants to be a superwoman
But is that really in her head
But I just want to live each day to love her for what she is

Mary wants to be another movie star
But is that really in her mind
And all the things she wants to be, she needs to leave behind
But, very well, I believe I know you very well
Wish that you knew me too, very well
And I think I can deal with everything going through your head

Very well, and I think I can face very well
Wish that you knew me too very well
And I think I can cope with everything going through your head

Mary wants to be a superwoman
And try to boss the bull around
But does she really think that she will get by with a dream?

My woman want to be a superwoman
And I just had to say good-bye
Because I can't spend all my hours, start to cry, but

Very well, I believe I know you very well
Wish that you knew me too, very well (very well)
And I think I can deal with everything going through your head

Very well, I believe I know you very well
Wish you knew me like I knew you, very well (very well)
But I think I can deal with everything going through your head

Very well
Dum dum dum, dum dum dum, very well
Wish you knew me too, very well (very well)
And I think I can deal with everything going through your head

Very well
Dum dum dum, dum dum dum, dum dum dum
Dum dum dum, dum dum dum, very well
And I think I can deal with everything going through your head

When the summer came you were not around
Now the summer's gone and love cannot be found
Where were you when I needed you last winter, my love?

When the winter came you went further south
Parting from love's nest, leaving me in doubt
Where are you when I need you, like right now?

Our love is at an end
But you say now you have changed
But tomorrow will reflect love's past

When the winter came you were not around
Through the bitter winds love could not be found
Where were you when I needed you, last winter, my love?

Need you baby, I need you baby

Our love is at an end
But you say now you have changed
But tomorrow will reflect love's past, oh

Spring will fill the air and you will come around
Well, is it summer love that will let me down?
Where were you when I needed you, last winter, my love?

La la la la la, la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la
Where are you when I need you, like right now?
Right now, right now, right now, oh, oh, oh

La la la la la, la la la la la, oh, oh

Where were you when I needed you last winter, my dear?
Oh, I know you, yeah, I need you baby, I need you baby
I need you baby, I need you baby, I need you baby, I need you baby
Oh, where were you when I needed you last winter, last winter, oh no

Make me say, need you baby, need you, need you baby




Oh, you want me to need you, baby
Oh, where were you when I needed you last, dear, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Superwoman" by Stevie Wonder contains two distinct verses sung by two different vocalists, each expressing their emotions and feelings towards the same person. The first verse is sung by a man who is addressing a woman named Mary, who wants to be a superwoman and boss everyone around. She thinks of herself as a movie star, but the man believes she needs to leave such dreams behind and focus on being herself. He loves her for who she is and wants her to know him better too. He says he can deal with everything going on in her head and wants to be there for her.


The second verse is sung by a woman who addresses her lover, who left her during the winter and went further south. She's been waiting for him, and despite his attempts to change, she's not sure if their love will last. She's questioning where he was when she needed him the most and is afraid that his love will let her down like the previous summer. The woman desperately needs her lover and wishes he knew how much she needs him in her life, right now.


It seems that the song "Superwoman" by Stevie Wonder and Joan DeCola Rick Rowe is about the struggles of relationships and how people can lose themselves in their dreams and ambitions. Both vocalists express their concerns about their loved ones' aspirations and longings and how it affects their relationship. Sometimes people can't be who they want to be, and their lack of satisfaction can affect others. Relationships can be complicated, and people have to learn how to deal with each other's emotional baggage.


Line by Line Meaning

Mary wants to be a superwoman
Mary desires to be a powerful figure who can handle everything


But is that really in her head
However, she might be mistaken about her abilities


But I just want to live each day to love her for what she is
I prefer to fully accept and cherish her as she is every day


Mary wants to be another movie star
Mary aspires to become a famous actress


But is that really in her mind
But, is that what she truly wants?


And all the things she wants to be, she needs to leave behind
To achieve her dreams, she has to let go of certain things she currently holds dear


But, very well, I believe I know you very well
Nevertheless, I know you very well


Wish that you knew me too, very well
I just wish you knew me as well


And I think I can deal with everything going through your head
I'm confident that I can cope with whatever you're going through


My woman want to be a superwoman
My partner also dreams of being a superwoman


And I just had to say good-bye
I had to let go of her because I couldn't bear to watch her struggle


Because I can't spend all my hours, start to cry, but
It's too heartbreaking seeing her constantly struggling and crying


When the summer came you were not around
During the summer season, you weren't around me


Now the summer's gone and love cannot be found
Now that the summer season is over, we've lost our love


Where were you when I needed you last winter, my love?
I'm wondering where you were when I needed you last winter


When the winter came you went further south
During the winter season, you moved further down south


Parting from love's nest, leaving me in doubt
You left our home, and I'm not sure what to think or feel


Our love is at an end
The love between us is over


But you say now you have changed
Now you claim to have changed


But tomorrow will reflect love's past
Only tomorrow can tell if our past love will resurface


Spring will fill the air and you will come around
When spring arrives, you will return to me


Well, is it summer love that will let me down?
But, I'm afraid that our love will not last through the summer


Where were you when I needed you, last winter, my love?
Again, where were you when I needed you last winter?


I know you, yeah, I need you baby, I need you baby
I know you, and I need you right now, baby




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVIE WONDER

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