Shawn Fernandes (better known as Shawn Desman) (born on 12 January 1982 in … Read Full Bio ↴Shawn Fernandes (better known as Shawn Desman) (born on 12 January 1982 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian R&B singer of Portuguese descent.

According to his own account, in his youth his friends referred to him as "Dez, man" - thus creating his artistic pseudonym Desman. His self-titled breakthrough album in 2002 featured three top ten singles ("Shook", "Spread My Wings" and "Get Ready") on the Canadian charts. The album went on to achieve gold certification in Canada.

His follow up, Back for More (2005), with more sexual lyrics, reached number fifty on the Canadian airplay charts. His single from that album, "Let's Go", reached number six on the MuchMusic Countdown. He is currently signed with Sony BMG Music (Canada). Desman is also known for sporting the "sidehawk" hair style, a sort of diagonal mohawk. "Spread My Wings" was a featured song in the movie Kangaroo Jack. Desman was also spotted in the movie Honey alongside Jessica Alba, performing his song "Sexy".

Superman
Shawn Desman Lyrics

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Girl I feel you trembling in my arms
Tell me what is wrong
I know somebody hurt you, didn't stay
And took your faith away Broke your heart, let you down
The love you thought you found
But that was then, and this is now
I gotta make you believe somehow

[Chorus]

Girl, don't be afraid to put your trust
In someone who
Who will love you, love you completely
Take the time, do it right
Make you forget those tears you cried
It'll be alright
Have no fear, your superman is here Don't let life slip by you
Give me a chance, come and take my hand
Let my love surround you, throw away
The pain of yesterday Girl you've gotta try to put the past behind
Cause now i'm in your life
It's destiny, girl can't you see
God sent you here to me

[Chorus]

You don't have to be alone no more my baby
Just try to forget about the things that made you crazy
I'll be right there when you fall
Anytime at all

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Superman" by Shawn Desman is an encouragement to a girl who has been hurt before in love. A girl who has lost faith in love and scared of loving again. Desman acknowledges that someone has hurt the girl before and taken away her optimism about love. He promises to be the one to show her that there is still love out there and also to make her forget the hurts of yesterday. Desman assures her that she doesn't have to be alone anymore and that he will be with her through the ups and downs of life. He describes himself as her "Superman" and pleads with her to put her trust in him.

The lyrics of "Superman" show Desman's genuine affection towards the girl. He sees the pains the girl had been through and tries to comfort her. With each verse, Desman emphasizes the sincerity of his love, emphasizing that his love is pure and he won't hurt her.

In all, "Superman" is more than just a typical love song. It's a song that assures a girl of love after she'd been hurt, to trust again, and to let love in once more. It serves as a reminder that getting hurt in love shouldn't stop one from loving again.

Line by Line Meaning

Girl I feel you trembling in my arms
I can sense your vulnerability and fear as I hold you close to me.

Tell me what is wrong
Please confide in me and share your pain so that I can comfort you.

I know somebody hurt you, didn't stay
I understand that someone you loved left you and caused you pain.

And took your faith away
Their actions left you feeling disillusioned, skeptical and doubtful.

Broke your heart, let you down
They shattered your trust, damaged your emotions and disappointed you.

The love you thought you found
You believed you found true love but it turned out to be an illusion.

But that was then, and this is now
That experience is in the past, we're in the present, and I'm different from them.

I gotta make you believe somehow
It's my responsibility to show you that love still exists, and you can trust me.

Girl, don't be afraid to put your trust
You shouldn't let your fear stop you from trusting me and being in a relationship.

In someone who
You can rely on me to be present and supportive when you need me.

Who will love you, love you completely
My love for you isn't just surface-level but deep and genuine.

Take the time, do it right
We won't rush our relationship and will take the time to build and strengthen it.

Make you forget those tears you cried
I want to heal the hurt you've experienced and help you move forward.

It'll be alright
Things will work out, and we'll overcome your pain together.

Have no fear, your superman is here
You can rely on me to be your hero and champion you through any hardship.

Don't let life slip by you
Don't allow the past to hold you back from enjoying a happy present and future.

Give me a chance, come and take my hand
Trust me and let me show you what a loving, committed relationship feels like.

Let my love surround you, throw away
I'll shower you with affection and care and help you let go of your pain.

The pain of yesterday
We'll work together to heal the hurt of the past and move forward.

Girl you've gotta try to put the past behind
It's important to try and move on from the past and not let it consume you.

Cause now i'm in your life
I'm here for you now and will be a positive presence in your life.

It's destiny, girl can't you see
Our connection is meant to be, and you should embrace the opportunity for love.

God sent you here to me
It feels like a higher power brought us together and is guiding our relationship.

You don't have to be alone no more my baby
I'll always be here for you, and you won't have to face your struggles alone.

Just try to forget about the things that made you crazy
We'll work on moving past the issues that have hurt you in the past.

I'll be right there when you fall
I'll support you and have your back whenever you need me.

Anytime at all
I'm always here for you, day or night.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rupert Lloyd Gayle, Perry Alexander, Christopher Michael Perry, Shawn Desman

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