Her work as a singer/songwriter has been featured on MTV's The Hills, Mercy, The Big C and The Bad Girls Club. Her debut single 'Superhero' was used to promote NBC's Monday night line-up and received an independent Music Award for best R&B song.
She sang back up for an endless list of superstars for Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration at Madison Square Garden and has lent her voice to the film soundtracks for Hairspray, Enchanted and Dance Flick, as well as FOX's Glee and House. Shoshana claims DEAR JOHN MAYER as her latest triumph, a musical she co-created, starred in and for which she wrote the music and lyrics.
She is currently recording her as yet untitled sophomore album.
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Superhero
Shoshana Bean Lyrics
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I know it seems like I can make it through whatever
It appears that I can do it alone
But you got it wrong, yeah, you got it all wrong
Everybody need a little help sometimes
Not afraid to cry out, swallow my pride
I've been looking for someone who can handle, all of me
People keep asking me why I'm still alone
Why I haven't found a man to call my own
I keep telling them the best I can
It'll take more than a man to save me
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Calling out for you
What I need is a superhero
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Come and save me boy
All I need is a superhero
'Cause whatcha gonna do?
Where you gonna stand?
(Who you?)
Who you gonna call?
Who you calling?
Turning it on
Calling out for you
All I need is a superhero
Hey, ey, ey
Whoh, oh, oh
I need a man to show up with some integrity
Come flying in when I'm in trouble to rescue me
Nothing is strong enough to keep him away
An indestructible trust
Taking the weight of the world from me
With his eyes he can see straight into my soul
Don't have to ask for a thing, he already knows
I been looking for someone who can hear me
And understands like nobody else can
People keep asking me why I'm still alone
Why I haven't found a man to call my own?
I keep telling them the best I can
It'll take more than a man to save me
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Calling out for you
What I need is a superhero
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Come and save me boy
All I need is a superhero
'Cause whatcha gonna do?
Where you gonna stand?
(Who you?)
Who you gonna call?
Who you calling?
Turning it on
Calling out for you
All I need is a superhero
I need someone to take me away
Free me from all of this trouble and pain
He'll take my hand and look in my eyes
Tell me that everything will be alright
No matter how independent I am
Nothing compares to the love of a man
If what I need is too much to ask
Send me a superhero
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Calling out for you
What I need is a superhero
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Come and save me boy
All I need is a superhero
'Cause whatcha gonna do?
Where you gonna stand?
(Who you?)
Who you gonna call?
Who you calling?
Turning it on
Calling out for you
All I need is a superhero
The song 'Superhero' by Shoshana Bean is a powerful ballad about the desire for a partner who can be a superhero, who can rescue the singer from trouble and pain. The opening lines describe the singer's apparent strong exterior, but she reveals that she needs help and someone who can handle all of her, not just a part. The chorus repeats the call for a superhero to come and save her, with the singer insisting that nothing can keep him away.
The second verse continues the theme of the ideal partner, with the singer calling for someone with integrity who can rescue her and take away her troubles. The bridge section repeats the chorus but adds a new element, with the singer acknowledging that nothing compares to the love of a man and that if what she needs is too much to ask, she still wants a superhero to come to her rescue.
Overall, the song is about the need for support and understanding, and the desire for a partner who can be a superhero and provide that support. The lyrics are relatable to many people who have felt alone or overwhelmed and are seeking someone who can be there for them. The powerful vocals and emotional delivery of Shoshana Bean make this a moving and memorable song.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it looks like I got it all together
Despite appearances, I don't have everything figured out
I know it seems like I can make it through whatever
It may seem like I'm strong enough to handle anything, but that's not really the case
It appears that I can do it alone
I might give off the impression that I don't need anyone's help
But you got it wrong, yeah, you got it all wrong
Actually, I do need someone to rely on
Everybody need a little help sometimes
It's normal to require assistance from others on occasion
Not afraid to cry out, swallow my pride
I'm willing to admit when I need help, even if it means being vulnerable
I've been looking for someone who can handle, all of me
I need someone who can accept me for who I am, flaws and all
Not just a part of me, yeah
I need someone who understands all facets of my personality
People keep asking me why I'm still alone
Others have been questioning why I haven't found a partner
Why I haven't found a man to call my own
People are wondering why I'm still single
I keep telling them the best I can
I've been trying to explain but it's difficult to put into words
It'll take more than a man to save me
I don't just want any man, I need someone special to be my partner
All I need is a superhero
I'm looking for someone who can make me feel safe and protected
I need a man to show up with some integrity
I want a partner who is honest, reliable, and principled
Come flying in when I'm in trouble to rescue me
I want someone who can be there for me when I need help the most
An indestructible trust
I need to be able to trust my partner completely, without fear of being let down
Taking the weight of the world from me
My partner should be able to take some of the burden off my shoulders
With his eyes he can see straight into my soul
I need someone who really understands me and can connect with me on a deeper level
Don't have to ask for a thing, he already knows
I want my partner to be so in tune with me that they know what I need without me having to ask
I need someone to take me away
Sometimes I just want to escape my problems and be in the arms of someone who loves me
Free me from all of this trouble and pain
I'm looking for someone who can be a source of comfort and support when I'm going through hard times
He'll take my hand and look in my eyes
I want a partner who is willing to be intimate and vulnerable with me
Tell me that everything will be alright
I need someone who can reassure me that everything will be okay, even when it feels like it won't be
Contributed by Micah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.