In February 2009, she officially changed her stage name to Santigold as a result of infomercial jeweller Santo Gold threatening legal action against White and her label Downtown Records.
White was lead singer of the Philadelphia-based punk rock band Stiffed, but while in the band, she was offered a solo contract. Working with fellow Stiffed member John Hill as co-producer, she recorded her debut album, Santogold, which was released in April 2008. Upon the change of her stage name, her label Downtown Records issued this press release:
"Change the graffiti on the bathroom wall, get your tattoo fixed, get your T-shirt airbrushed and change the name on your year-end list: Santogold is now Santigold. She's not telling you why, that's just how it is."
My Superman
Santigold Lyrics
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Hey, hey, hey
Well you're a liar and your cues are all wrong
But I can't count all the ways you woo me
I watch you capture what I can't hold
Now make it make some sense to me
You are my
You are
You are my
You are
You are my
Superman (hey, hey)
You got to live, you got to live
You got to live
Make it fly
Bless your soul
You get by
Take me along
But all the static here it's breaking you apart
You can't help the way you, you, you, you
You are
You are my
You are
You are my
You are
You are my
Superman
Hey
You, you, you (hey), you can't wait
So walk, walk, walk on now (hey)
You know you saved me
Don't, don't don't go hand down
You are (hey, hey, hey)
You are my
You are
You are my
You are (hey)
You are my
Superman (hey, hey)
You got to live, you got to live
You got to live (hey)
(Hey, hey, hey)
(Hey)
Santigold's song My Superman is about a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The first verse hints at this with the singer acknowledging that the person they're with is a liar and often wrong, but still manages to charm and win them over in various ways. The singer observes how this person is able to capture things that they themselves cannot, but asks that they make sense of it all. The chorus then proclaims that this person is their Superman, indicating that while they might not be perfect, they are still seen as a savior or hero of sorts.
The second verse then describes some of the difficulty that comes with being with this person, as they're constantly battling the static or interference that seems to surround them. The singer encourages this person to keep going, but notes that it can be hard to watch them break apart under the strain. The bridge then shifts into more urgent commands, with the singer telling this person to walk away if they can't handle waiting, to not give up on them ("don't go hand down"), and repeating the chorus to reaffirm their feelings.
Overall, the lyrics of My Superman suggest a relationship that is complicated, but still deeply felt. Despite recognizing flaws and difficulties, the singer still feels a strong sense of attachment and longs for this person who is able to do things that they can't.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you're a liar and your cues are all wrong
You deceive me and your signals are not clear.
But I can't count all the ways you woo me
Although you are dishonest, you constantly charm me.
I watch you capture what I can't hold
I observe you obtain what is beyond my grasp.
Now make it make some sense to me
Help me to comprehend your contradictory behavior.
You are
You are my
You are
You are my
You are
You are my
Superman (hey, hey)
You are my savior, my protector, my superhero.
Make it fly
Bless your soul
You get by
Take me along
You are resourceful, and I trust you to lead me to new heights.
But all the static here it's breaking you apart
The noise and confusion around us is causing you to come undone.
You can't help the way you, you, you, you
You cannot control your thoughts or feelings.
You, you, you (hey), you can't wait
So walk, walk, walk on now (hey)
You know you saved me
Don't, don't, don't go hand down
You are eager to move forward, urging me to do the same, and you have been my hero before, so don't back down now.
You are (hey, hey, hey)
You are my
You are
You are my
You are (hey)
You are my
Superman (hey, hey)
You are my protector, a steadfast force in my life.
You got to live, you got to live
You got to live (hey)
You must embrace life fully and without hesitation.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Steven Severin, Sioux, Santi White, John Hill, Thomas Wesley Pentz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DigitalDreams69
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Well you're a liar and your cues are all wrong
But I can't count all the ways you woo me
I watch you capture what I can't hold
Now make it make some sense to me
You are
You are my
You are
You are my
You are
You are my
Superman (hey, hey)
You got to live, you got to live
You got to live
Make it fly
Bless your soul
You get by
Take me along
But all the static here it's breaking you apart
You can't help the way you, you, you, you
You are
You are my
You are
You are my
You are
You are my
Superman
Hey
You, you, you (hey), you can't wait…
@DigitalDreams69
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Well, you're a liar and your cues are all wrong
But I can't count all the ways you woo me
I watch you capture what I can't hold
Now make it make some sense to me
You are, you are my
You are, you are my
You are, you are my Superman (Hey, hey)
You got to live
You got to live
You got to live
Make it fly, bless your soul
You get by, take me along
But all the static here, it's tearing you apart
You can't help the way you, you, you, you
You are, you are my
You are, you are my
You are, you are my Superman
Hey
You, you, you (Hey)
You can't wait
So walk, walk, walk on now (Hey)
You know, you save me
Don't, don't, don't go hand down
You are, you are my (Hey, hey, hey)
You are, you are my (Hey)
You are, you are my Superman (Hey, hey)
You got to live
You got to live
You got to live
Hey
Hey, hey, hey
Hey
@rimiaya2287
When I've first watched Stefan and Katherine's scene, I immediately loved the song and I used to listen to it, then I've lost the name of it, I kept years searching for it, till I've found it today, I'm so happy, amazing song and work
@Gabe94dotcom
Nice
@carljules3123
Santi did an interpolation of Siouxsie's "Red Light", it is better than a cover because she created another song from it and it is brilliant. "My Superman" is fantastic, I love the dreamy arrangements, something between dream and reality
@lilyoda7080
When Kaleidoscope came out in 1980 it was so ahead of its time. It sounded like nothing else.
@renayyamashiro4524
Maybe Banshee was a follow up
Idk but Siouxsie and the Banshee's
@rosemarston
Ding Ding Ding!!! Carl wins the prize!!! I'm so glad someone else caught that too!! She even SOUNDS like Siouxsie in this song (when she went solo, IMO). This song has actually inspired me to start writing original tunes again, maybe even start an original project. Hmmm...
@mallumechanic1984
I just love the base
Just wowwwww
Vocals are out of this world
What a song ,what a song
@nicolamobilio8499
Hell yeah
@Florophase
It's Red Light by Siouxsie and the Banshees but re-imagined in a way that is updated yet still lushly dark. As a loooongtime fan of Siousxie and the Banshees, I enjoy hearing samples or interpolations from current bands that I love like The Weeknd and Santigold. They give the songs and sound new life and do the original tracks justice. 💥🔥
@Zg_1357
I have this on a singles vinyl track! It rocks!!!