Superman
Mikey Bromley Lyrics
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That paint a picture of you girl
Your eyes and those curves
It's like you're from some other world
You walk my way
And it's so frustrating
Why do I disappear when you come near
You're makin' me feel so small
Like I've got no chance at all?
I could be your superman,
I'd fly you to the stars,
And back again.
Every time you touch my hands,
I can feel those powers runnin' to your veins
I can only write this song,
And I tell you, That I'm not that strong.
'Cause I'm no superman,
I hope you like me as I am.
Didle a dum didle a dum didle i
Didle a dum didle a dum didle i-i-i
It ain't no-o lie,
I just tell you how I feel.
Each time that I try,
It gets a little more surreal.
You say my name,
And its so frustrating.
Why do I disappear
When you come near?
You're makin' me feel so small.
Why do I blow my lines 'most every time
Like I've got no chance at all?
I could be your superman,
I'd fly you to the stars,
And back again.
Every time you touch my hands,
I can feel those powers runnin' to your veins
I can only write this song,
And I tell you, That I'm not that strong.
'Cause I'm no superman,
I hope you like me as I am.
Didle a dum didle a dum didle i
Didle a dum didle a dum didle i-i-i
Didle a dum didle a dum didle --
I'm no superman
Yeah
I hope you like me as I am
Mikey Bromley's song Superman is about a guy who can't seem to get it right when it comes to the girl he wants, despite desperately wanting to win her heart. From the start of the song, the singer expresses how in awe he is of this particular girl that he likes, but he can't seem to find the right words or courage to approach her. He finds her beauty and body to be out of this world and so special that he almost feels like he is unworthy of her. Every time she comes close to him or speaks to him, he begins to feel small and subject to nervousness, causing him to mess up conversations or blow his chance with this girl.
The chorus plays into the superhero metaphor, where he wishes he could be her superman and could fly her to the stars and back again. He realizes his own inadequacies in the face of her greatness and hopes that she will like him for who he is. Unlike most songs which are optimistic, the song's lyrics appear to be pessimistic about him not being able to woo her no matter how much he tries or hopes.
The song may touch many listeners because of its relatable theme of feeling insecure or unworthy in the face of someone they like. It tries to tell people to be confident and that chasing fairytales and comparing ourselves to perfect-fantasy characters is a recipe for disaster. The song delves into an inner monologue of trying to find courage and the right words to say to win a person's affection.
Line by Line Meaning
There are no-o words
It is difficult to describe how beautiful and captivating you are
That paint a picture of you girl
Words cannot fully capture your essence
Your eyes and those curves
Your physical features are stunning and mesmerizing
It's like you're from some other world
Your beauty is out of this world
You walk my way
Whenever you come near me
And it's so frustrating
I feel helpless and nervous
Why do I disappear when you come near
I become shy and lose my confidence
You're makin' me feel so small
Your presence makes me feel insignificant
Why do I blow my lines 'most every time
I struggle to communicate with you effectively
Like I've got no chance at all?
I feel like I have no shot with you
I could be your superman,
If you give me the chance, I could be the one to protect and love you unconditionally
I'd fly you to the stars,
I would do anything to make you happy and fulfill your every desire
And back again.
I would always be there for you, through thick and thin
Every time you touch my hands,
Just touching you fills me with energy, hope, and strength
I can feel those powers runnin' to your veins
The love and devotion I have for you fills up your heart and soul as well
I can only write this song,
This is my way of expressing my love for you
And I tell you, That I'm not that strong.
I am not perfect, I have my flaws and weaknesses
'Cause I'm no superman,
Despite my love and dedication, I am just a regular guy
I hope you like me as I am.
I hope you accept and love me for who I am, flaws and all
It ain't no-o lie,
I am being completely honest with you
I just tell you how I feel.
I am sharing my genuine feelings with you
Each time that I try,
Every time I attempt to express my love for you
It gets a little more surreal.
It becomes more and more unbelievable that someone like you could be mine
You say my name,
Just hearing you say my name sends chills down my spine
And its so frustrating.
I get nervous and tongue-tied around you
I'm no superman
I am not perfect and I cannot solve all your problems
Yeah
But that doesn't mean I can't make you happy and love you with all of my heart
I hope you like me as I am
I hope you can accept and love me for who I am
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