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SUPER
Jupiter Sunrise Lyrics

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So you like guys in uniform
I think I'll buy a uniform
And maybe you will like me better
Maybe I will like me better.
And maybe I'll be stronger with my super x-ray vision
Then I could see right through you
Just like you could see through me,
Mr super feelings boy

I know a policeman, he carries a gun
He has superhuman strength
He lives in the sun
I know a policeman, he carries a gun
He never feels helpless
He never has fun
Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun, like me

So you like the way he looks
I think I kind of look that way
If I died my hair and grew a bit, and threw away the cape.
Only to reveal the helpless little boy that can't destroy a fly with worthless x-ray vision

So who's it gonna be? Mr
Super-Hero man or me?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jupiter Sunrise's "Super" describe the desire of the singer to be liked and accepted by someone who is attracted to men in uniform. The singer expresses the idea of potentially buying a uniform in order to fit the other person's preferences, hoping that this might make them like him better. At the same time, the singer speculates that maybe he would also like himself better if he made such an effort. The lyrics mention the concept of having "super x-ray vision," which could potentially make the singer stronger and able to see right through the other person. However, the lyrics also imply that the other person already sees through the singer, referring to them as "Mr super feelings boy."

The lyrics also mention the singer's acquaintance with a policeman, someone who carries a gun and has abilities beyond the average person's strength. The singer contrasts this with his own feeling of helplessness and lack of fun. The last part of the song presents a choice between the other person's attraction to "super-hero man" or the singer himself.

Overall, the lyrics of "Super" seem to express a desire for acceptance and a sense of power, while also acknowledging feelings of inadequacy and comparing oneself with an idealized image of strength and heroism.

Line by Line Meaning

So you like guys in uniform
You seem to be attracted to men in uniform.

I think I'll buy a uniform
I'll try to be more like the men you are attracted to by dressing like them.

And maybe you will like me better
Perhaps you will find me more attractive with my new uniform.

Maybe I will like me better.
Maybe I will feel better about myself by emulating someone else.

And maybe I'll be stronger with my super x-ray vision
Perhaps I will be more powerful and confident if I had supernatural abilities.

Then I could see right through you
With my x-ray vision, I would be able to understand you better and see through any pretenses.

Just like you could see through me
Just as you are able to see the real me behind my false sense of confidence and strength.

Mr super feelings boy
I am a person who has strong emotions that I cannot control or express.

I know a policeman, he carries a gun
I know someone who is a law enforcement officer and is armed to protect people.

He has superhuman strength
He possesses an extraordinary level of physical power and is thus more heroic than me.

He lives in the sun
He is a figure who is respected or idolized by many people.

He never feels helpless
He never experiences feelings of inadequacy or weakness.

He never has fun
He never does leisure activities or enjoys free time, making him more focused and dedicated in his profession.

So you like the way he looks
You appreciate his physical appearance or the uniform he wears.

I think I kind of look that way
I believe I could look more like him if I made some changes to my appearance.

If I died my hair and grew a bit, and threw away the cape.
If I changed my hairstyle and grew taller, and stopped pretending to be a superhero.

Only to reveal the helpless little boy that can't destroy a fly with worthless x-ray vision
However, beneath my changed appearance, I will still be vulnerable and powerless, unable to use my superpower to accomplish anything meaningful.

So who's it gonna be? Mr Super-Hero man or me?
Who will you choose? The real superhero or me, who is just pretending to be one?

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

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