Jonah Matranga is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who has released a var… Read Full Bio ↴Jonah Matranga is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who has released a variety of solo material under both his own name and onelinedrawing, and has previously been part of the bands Far, New End Original (an anagram of "onelinedrawing") and Gratitude. Much of his solo material has also been self-published, though often subsequently distributed through labels such as Crank! and Corrupted Image. However, his two full-length onelinedrawing albums, Visitor (2002) and The Volunteers (2004) were released by Jade Tree Records. Matranga retired the onelinedrawing moniker in 2004, and he now intends to release all future solo releases under his name.

Superhero
Onelinedrawing Lyrics

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When you make someone into a superhero
Know that they will fly
And they will see right through you
They will burn so bright
That they will make you blind
Yeah they will make you blind

If heaven will have you

Then someone will have you

Love will find a way
Love will find a way

And as sure as I can see you
There's someone who will need you

Love will find a way
Love will find a way
Love will find a way

Did I dream of you?
Was it never true?
Whatever will go through
Did I dream of you?

If heaven will have you
Then someone will have you

Love will find a way
Love will find a way

And as sure as I can see you
Yeah there's someone who will need you

Love will find a way
Love will find a way
Love will find a way

Love will find a way

Love will find a way
Love will find a way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Onelinedrawing's song "Superhero" speak about how when you make someone out to be a superhero, they will rise up and become very powerful, but also very vulnerable. They will be able to see through you and will shine so brightly that they may blind you. The song then goes on to talk about finding love, with the lyrics suggesting that love will find a way, even if it seems impossible. The chorus repeats that sentiment, saying that as sure as the singer can see the person in question, there is another person out there who will need them and love will find a way.

The overall message of the song is one of hope and faith in love. It suggests that even if things seem difficult or impossible, love will always find a way. Moreover, the song also cautions against putting people on pedestals and expecting them to be perfect or invincible, as that can lead to disappointment and disillusionment. Instead, the song reminds us that everyone has flaws and vulnerabilities, and it's important to accept them for who they are.

Line by Line Meaning

When you make someone into a superhero
When you place someone on a pedestal and idolize them beyond their capabilities

Know that they will fly
Under these circumstances, they will have a heightened sense of confidence and may even develop unrealistic expectations

And they will see right through you
They will be able to perceive your faults and weaknesses that you may have hidden from others

They will burn so bright
Their radiance and achievements will be so prominent that they will likely become the center of attention

That they will make you blind
Their brilliance can overshadow other aspects of life and cause you to overlook important things

Yeah they will make you blind
Reiterating that idolizing someone can cause you to miss important details

If heaven will have you
If your fate is predetermined and you're meant to be in a certain place

Then someone will have you
There will be someone willing to care for you and love you, regardless of your trials and tribulations

Love will find a way
No matter how hopeless or impossible a situation may seem, love has a way of prevailing

And as sure as I can see you
The artist is certain that there is someone out there for you, even if you haven't found them yet

There's someone who will need you
There is always someone willing to accept you for who you are and will want to be with you despite your flaws

Did I dream of you?
A rhetorical question asking if this person was too perfect to be real, or if the artist may have exaggerated their attributes

Was it never true?
Questioning whether the person was ever real or if the singer's perception was overly optimistic

Whatever will go through
Regardless of the outcome, the singer is prepared to face it

Love will find a way
No matter how difficult the circumstances, love always finds a way to overcome obstacles

Love will find a way
Reiteration of the idea that love will always find a way

Love will find a way
Final repetition of the central theme

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID MICHAEL NAVARRO, PERRY FARRELL, ROBERT A. EZRIN, STEPHEN ANDREW PERKINS

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