Superficial
Lee Fields & Martin Solveig Lyrics
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I'm ready to take the lead, please do not forget.
It's not about what you need but what you kill to get.
I give you what you want, be like you want me too.
Anytime, anyplace, anything that suits you.
You can make me number one someday.
If I use the back door, it's OK.
I'm superficial, superficial, I'm superficial, superficial.
Just give me the bottom line, I don't have time to read.
If you have me, I feel fine, attention is all I need.
I'm OK with what suits you, I know that you want me too.
Back around, that will do, right or wrong, I can do.
You can make me number one someday.
If I use the back door, it's OK.
You can take me high and you can make me fall, I'm superficial, yeah!
TV, radio, fancy, star show, you, me, energy, history, here I go.
TV, radio, fancy, star show, will that make you love me more?
TV, radio, fancy, star show, you, me, energy, history, here I go.
TV, radio, fancy, star show, will that make you love me more?
I'm superficial, I'm superficial, superficial, I'm superficial, hey!
Image is what matters, no more question.
Instant pleasure, he's a motivation.
I am what you make me, I am what you wanna see.
I need to take, I agree if that make you love me.
You can make me number one someday.
If I use the back door, it's OK.
You can take me high and you can make me fall, I'm superficial.
Superman, kind of superficial, Superman, kind of superficial.
Superman, kind of superficial, Superman, kind of superficial, hey!
You can make me number one someday.
If I use the back door, it's OK.
You can take me high and you can make me fall, I'm superficial, yeah!
The lyrics of Lee Fields & Martin Solveig's song Superficial depict a character who is unapologetically superficial and motivated solely by instant gratification and the desire to be loved and admired. In the song, the character is willing to do whatever it takes to please others, even if it means sacrificing their own needs or values. The lyrics suggest that the character has a shallow understanding of what love and success really mean and is more concerned with image and appearance than substance.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the character's superficiality and willingness to compromise themselves to achieve their goals. They are willing to use the "back door" or any means necessary to get ahead and become number one. The character also views attention as the ultimate validation and is willing to do whatever it takes to win it, including sacrificing their own desires and values.
Overall, the lyrics of Superficial present a critique of modern society's obsession with superficiality and instant gratification. The song's protagonist is a cautionary tale about the dangers of valuing image over substance and highlights the negative consequences of an overly shallow and self-centered worldview.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm superficial, superficial, I'm superficial, I'm superficial.
I am only concerned with surface-level appearances and material possessions.
I'm ready to take the lead, please do not forget.
I am willing to be in control and want to be acknowledged for it.
It's not about what you need but what you kill to get.
Success is not measured by what you require, but what you are willing to do to obtain it.
I give you what you want, be like you want me too.
I am willing to cater to your desires, as long as you do the same for me.
Anytime, anyplace, anything that suits you.
I am available and willing to adapt to any situation that you require.
You can make me number one someday.
You have the power to make me the most important person or thing in your life.
If I use the back door, it's OK.
I am not concerned with the morality of how I achieve success, as long as I get there.
You can take me high and you can make me fall, I'm superficial, yeah!
I am willing to risk everything just to maintain my superficial exterior.
Just give me the bottom line, I don't have time to read.
I am not interested in reading the details or nuances of a situation, just give me the summary.
If you have me, I feel fine, attention is all I need.
As long as I have your attention, I feel content and fulfilled.
I'm OK with what suits you, I know that you want me too.
I am willing to conform to your desires, as long as you show me affection in return.
Back around, that will do, right or wrong, I can do.
I am willing to take shortcuts or ignore ethics, as long as it advances me toward my superficial goals.
TV, radio, fancy, star show, you, me, energy, history, here I go.
I am willing to engage in any form of media or entertainment, as long as it benefits my superficial persona.
Will that make you love me more?
I am constantly seeking more affection and admiration, and will do whatever it takes to obtain it.
Image is what matters, no more question.
The superficial appearance I present to others is of utmost importance, and questions or doubts are not welcome.
Instant pleasure, he's a motivation.
I am driven by immediate gratification, rather than long-term satisfaction or fulfillment.
I am what you make me, I am what you wanna see.
My identity and persona is entirely shaped by what others expect or desire from me.
I need to take, I agree if that make you love me.
I am willing to take from others, if it increases their affection for me.
Superman, kind of superficial, Superman, kind of superficial.
I aspire to have the powerful and perfect appearance of Superman, but recognize that it is only skin-deep and superficial.
Contributed by Juliana E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Good guy Greg
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