Superstar
Murray Head with The Trinidad Singers Lyrics

Every time I look at you
The singer is noticing the subject repeatedly and trying to understand their actions.

I don't understand
The singer is admitting to not comprehending the subject's motivations.

Why you let the things you did
The singer is questioning the subject's decision-making in their past actions.

Get so out of hand
The artist thinks that the subject lost control of the situation.

You'd have managed better
The artist thinks that the subject could have handled things more effectively.

If you'd had it planned
The singer suggests that the subject could have done things differently if they had planned ahead.

Now why'd you choose such a backward time
The singer questions the subject's choice of time and place for their actions.

And such a strange land?
The artist thinks that the subject's chosen location seems unfamiliar or unexpected.

If you'd come today
The artist is suggesting that the subject could have had more widespread influence if they had been born in modern times.

You could have reached the whole nation
The artist believes that the subject could have had a broader impact if they had been born in a more contemporary era.

Israel in 4 BC had no mass communication
The singer is pointing out that the subject's birthplace and time had limited access to knowledge dissemination.

(Don't you get me wrong)
The artist is stating that the listener should not misunderstand their intentions.

Don't you get me wrong
The singer is reiterating that their statements are not meant to offend or convey negative implications.

Only want to know
The singer is emphasizing their desire for information and clarification on the subject.

Jesus Christ
The singer is addressing the subject of their inquiry, namely, Jesus Christ.

Who are you? What have you sacrificed?
The artist is inquiring about Jesus Christ's identity and what sacrifices he has made.

Superstar
The artist uses this term to question whether Jesus Christ is as extraordinary as people claim.

Do you think you're what they say you are?
The singer is asking Jesus Christ if he believes that he is as famous and significant as people believe him to be.

Tell me what you think
The singer is asking for Jesus Christ's opinion on a topic.

About your friends at the top
The artist is asking Jesus Christ to provide his opinion on people who occupy positions of power or authority.

Now who d'you think besides yourself
The artist is wondering who else besides Jesus Christ is worthy of recognition or respect.

Was the pick of the crop?
The artist is asking Jesus Christ to identify with his opinion, who the best or most accomplished people are.

Buddah was he where it's at?
The singer is asking Jesus Christ whether Buddah's teachings are worth following or whether he was a significant figure.

Is he where you are?
The artist is inquiring whether Buddah is present where Jesus Christ is.

Could Muhammad move a mountain
The singer is questioning whether Muhammad was capable of performing miracles or physically altering the landscape.

Or was that just PR?
The singer is suggesting that Muhammad's actions were merely a public relations stunt.

Did you mean to die like that?
The singer is questioning whether Jesus Christ intended to die in the manner that he did.

Was that a mistake or
The artist is questioning whether Jesus Christ's death was accidental or intentional.

Did you know your messy death
The artist is asking Jesus Christ whether he was aware that his death would be gruesome or violent.

Would be a record breaker?
The singer is suggesting that Jesus Christ's death could set a record of being one of the most violent or gruesome deaths in history.