Superman
Sister Seven Lyrics
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Then I wake again to find
That the devil's laughing at me
Counting every single time
That I have said I love you
Ever since you went away
Then I plead a prayer to Mary
'Cause there's nothing left to say
From what I've done
Suffering my twisted head
You said you would be the one
I'll be running on
I guess you didn't notice
But I was begging you to stay
The summer heat is over
But I still need your chocolate shake
I like mine thick with cherries
When I call you seem amused
You say that you still love me
But all your sweetness has been used
And I'm leaving
The lyrics to Sister Seven's song Superman tell a story of heartbreak and regret. The singer starts off by describing a feeling of being surrounded by their lover, but then waking up to the realization that their love is gone. They admit to having said "I love you" many times, but it wasn't enough to save their relationship. The singer then turns to prayer, seeking comfort from Mary, but ultimately coming to the conclusion that even Superman couldn't have saved them from the mistakes they made.
As the song continues, the singer reflects on their relationship and the attempts they made to keep their lover from leaving. They express a desire to have their lover back in their life, even if it means just having a chocolate shake with them. However, their lover seems uninterested, having already used up all their "sweetness". The singer realizes it's time to move on and leaves.
The lyrics to Superman are a representation of the pain that comes with the end of a relationship. The singer expresses regret and loss, but ultimately accepts that it's time to move forward. The song's emotional message is conveyed through the powerful lyrics and the melancholic melody.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel you wrap around me
I feel your influence on me, your presence in my life
Then I wake again to find
But when I come back to reality
That the devil's laughing at me
I realize that my personal demons are taunting me
Counting every single time
Totalling up every instance
That I have said I love you
That I've professed my affection to you
Ever since you went away
Since you departed from my life
Then I plead a prayer to Mary
Out of desperation, I ask for help from a higher power
'Cause there's nothing left to say
Since there's nothing else I can do or communicate
Superman could never save me
Even the remarkable power of a superhero couldn't rescue or fix my situation
From what I've done
From my own mistakes
Suffering my twisted head
Pain that emanates from my own thoughts and mentality
You said you would be the one
You promised to support and love me unconditionally
I'll be running on
I'll keep going and enduring regardless of the hardships I face
I guess you didn't notice
I suppose you didn't discern
But I was begging you to stay
But I was impelling you to remain
The summer heat is over
The warm times are gone
But I still need your chocolate shake
But I still crave your companionship
I like mine thick with cherries
I prefer my intimacy to be strong, rich, and fulfilling
When I call you seem amused
When I contact you, you appear entertained
You say that you still love me
You claim that your affection for me is still present
But all your sweetness has been used
But you've already expended all your positive aspects and kindheartedness
And I'm leaving
And I'm departing from this relationship
Contributed by David B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.