Spiderman
Mr. T Experience Lyrics


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Spider-man, Spider-man
Does whatever a spider can
Spins a web, any size
Catches thieves, just like flies
Look out! Here comes the Spider-man!

Is he strong? Listen, Bud!
He's got radioactive blood.
Can he swing from a thread?
Take a look overhead.
Hey there, there goes the Spider-man!

In the chill of night,
At the scene of the crime
Like a streak of light
He arrives just in time

Spider-man, Spider-man
Friendly neighborhood Spider-man
Wealth and fame, he's ignored
Action is his reward

To him, life is a great big bang-up




Wherever there's a hang-up
You'll find the Spider-man

Overall Meaning

The song “Spiderman” by Mr. T Experience is an ode to the beloved superhero, Spiderman. The first verse talks about Spiderman’s superpowers, which is something that he was born with. He is able to “spin a web, any size”, and he’s quick enough to catch thieves “just like flies”. The chorus of the song emphasizes Spiderman’s role as a hero, and the fact that he always manages to show up just in time to save the day. We are also reminded that Spiderman is a character who is easily recognized by his red and blue suit, and that he is beloved by the community he serves.


The second verse is an exposition of Spiderman’s character. He is a person who has rejected wealth and fame in favor of helping others. He’s not in it for the accolades, but for the good that he is able to do. Interestingly, the bridge of the song is where Mr. T Experience makes a poignant observation about Spiderman’s life. He’s always dealing with difficult situations and head-on some major problems, but for him, this is what makes life worth living. The song ends on a high note, summarizing that wherever there’s trouble, you’ll find Spiderman there to save the day.


Line by Line Meaning

Spider-man, Spider-man
Introducing the superhero Spider-man and his abilities.


Does whatever a spider can
Spider-man has the abilities of a spider.


Spins a web, any size
Spider-man can spin webs of any size.


Catches thieves, just like flies
Spider-man catches thieves in the same way a spider catches flies.


Look out! Here comes the Spider-man!
Warning to everyone that Spider-man is approaching.


Is he strong? Listen, Bud!
Asking if Spider-man is strong.


He's got radioactive blood.
Spider-man's strength comes from having radioactive blood.


Can he swing from a thread?
Asking if Spider-man can swing from a thread.


Take a look overhead.
To see Spider-man swinging from a thread, look above you.


Hey there, there goes the Spider-man!
Spider-man is passing by right now.


In the chill of night,
Spider-man typically operates in the nighttime.


At the scene of the crime
Spider-man frequently shows up where a crime has occurred.


Like a streak of light
Spider-man moves quickly like a flash of light.


He arrives just in time
Spider-man gets to the scene just in time to save the day.


Friendly neighborhood Spider-man
Spider-man is a friendly local hero in the neighborhood.


Wealth and fame, he's ignored
Spider-man does not care about fortune or fame.


Action is his reward
Spider-man takes action because it's the right thing to do.


To him, life is a great big bang-up
Spider-man sees life as an adventure with lots of excitement.


Wherever there's a hang-up
Spider-man is always present to help when things go wrong.


You'll find the Spider-man
Spider-man will always be there when you need him.




Lyrics © GUY WEBSTER/WEBSTER MUSIC
Written by: JOEY RAMONE, JOHNNY RAMONE

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