O Superman
M.A.N.D.Y. and Booka Shade Lyrics

O Superman.
A declaration to Superman, the symbol of strength and hope, setting the tone for the upcoming message.

O judge.
A call to the judge, the embodiment of power and justice, suggesting the importance of a judgement to be made.

O Mom and Dad.
A greeting to Mom and Dad, the familiar figures that provide security and safety, portraying a sense of home.

Mom and Dad.
Repeatedly mentioned, emphasizing the central role of the family as a source of comfort and stability.

Hi.
A casual and non-threatening introduction to the message, suggesting a friendly tone.

I'm not home right now.
An indication of absence, conveying a message would-be callers should leave a message as opposed to getting an immediate response.

But if you want to leave a message, just start talking at the sound of the tone.
An instruction to the caller to start recording a message as soon as the beep is heard, so that they can get their message across.

Hello?
A greeting and acknowledgement of the caller's attempt to connect, indicating the start of the message.

This is your Mother.
An announcement from the mother addressing the caller, indicating a personal message.

Are you there?
A question posed to the recipient of the message, asking for their presence or availability.

Are you coming home?
A query about the recipient's future whereabouts, indicating the mother's concern for the caller.

Hello?
A repeated greeting and sign of uncertainty, indicating a lack of connectivity between the mother and the caller.

Is anybody home?
A rhetorical question addressed to nobody in particular, emphasizing the sense of isolation and longing.

Well, you don't know me, but I know you.
An introduction to an unknown message, indicating a lack of familiarity between the singer and the caller.

And I've got a message to give to you.
A straightforward statement about the purpose of the communication, signaling that something important will be said.

Here come the planes.
An ominous warning, referring to a metaphorical threat or impending danger.

So you better get ready.
A call to action, suggesting that the listener should prepare for the coming danger.

Ready to go.
An affirmation of the necessity to be prepared and leave if needed, implying urgency and immediacy.

You can come as you are, but pay as you go.
A phrase emphasizing the need to be mindful of the cost of decisions, suggesting that there will be consequences to actions taken.

Pay as you go.
Reiteration of the prior statement, emphasizing its importance and significance in the message.

And I said: OK.
An affirmative statement indicating acceptance of the information being presented, acknowledging the message.

Who is this really?
A question seeking clarification and truth, indicating suspicion or doubt.

And the voice said: This is the hand, the hand that takes.
A cryptic and eerie statement, suggesting the presence of a malevolent force or entity.

This is the hand, the hand that takes.
Reiteration of the prior statement, emphasizing its importance in the message.

This is the hand, the hand that takes.
Reiteration of the prior statement, emphasizing its importance in the message.

Here come the planes.
Reiteration of the ominous warning about the planes, suggesting the imminent danger the caller faces.

They're American planes.
A statement revealing the source and power behind the ominous threat, indicating a foreign power with the ability to harm US soil.

Made in America.
An ironic and chilling phrase, juxtaposing the patriotism of American-made planes with the violent threat they bring.

Smoking or non-smoking?
A surreal and absurd statement, suggesting that even the basic choice of whether to smoke or not has become insignificant in the face of the impending crisis.

And the voice said: Neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night shall stay these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.
A quoted statement from the US Postal Service's creed, indicating that even in the midst of chaos, the civilized world will continue through the commitment of its institutions.

'Cause when love is gone, there's always justice. And when justive is gone, there's always force. And when force is gone, there's always Mom.
A series of philosophical statements communicating that even in a world where the normal dynamics of love and justice have been subverted, the security provided by parental figures endures.

Hi Mom!
A humorous and contented greeting to Mom, reaffirming the power and importance of maternal love.

So hold me, Mom, in your long arms.
A plea for comfort and refuge in the arms of Mom, emphasizing the importance of familial ties in times of crisis.

So hold me, Mom, in your long arms.
Reiteration of the prior statement, emphasizing its importance and urgency.

In your automatic arms.
A metaphorical and futuristic phrase, representing the virtual and synthetic means through which maternal care can be provided.

Your electronic arms.
A continuation of the prior metaphor, emphasizing the virtual and mechanical means by which Mom's embrace can be felt.

In your arms.
Reiteration of the importance of maternal care, emphasizing its power and meaning in the message.

So hold me, Mom, in your long arms.
Reiteration of the plea for comfort and care from Mom, underscoring the deep emotional yearning of the message.

Your petrochemical arms.
A cynical and bitter statement, representing the harmful environmental and societal impact of modern technology and manufacturing.

Your military arms.
A statement of fear, representing the threat and might of organized military force against which Mom's care may not be enough.

In your electronic arms.
A final affirmation of the power and meaning of maternal care, even if it is provided through technological and virtual means.