Superficial
Step Lively Lyrics

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So much, more than meets the eye, who are you trying to catch (not me), look at me, I'm a shining star, you forget everyone shines too, tonight's the night, the night they see strait through you (ohh no), when do we, have the time to learn, about everyone when we, dodge the question, your superficial ways, they will see through you, i don't want a piece, anyone but you, why is it, so hard, so hard for the world to show themselves, let it go, your superficial ways, they will see, through you, yes they will, i don't want a piece, of you, i don't want a piece, anyone but you...

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics to Step Lively's song Superficial, the singer questions the motives of someone who seems interested only in outer appearance and fame. The singer reveals that there is so much more to a person than meets the eye and wonders why we don't take the time to learn about everyone. The singer points out that everyone shines in their own way, including themselves, but the superficial person forgets this. The singer warns that the superficial person's ways will be seen through and that they don't want anything to do with them.

The chorus of the song is a powerful message about the dangers of being superficial. The singer sings "let it go, your superficial ways, they will see through you, yes they will, i don't want a piece, of you, i don't want a piece, anyone but you." This reinforces the idea that being superficial is not a desirable trait and that it will ultimately lead to people seeing through you.

The lyrics to Superficial are a call to discover the deeper aspects of people, a challenge to not be blinded by the superficial and a warning to those who put all their focus on the outer appearance. The song encourages us to let go of superficial ways and recognize that true beauty comes from within.

Line by Line Meaning

So much, more than meets the eye, who are you trying to catch (not me)
You may seem like you have it all together, but who exactly are you trying to impress? Not me, because I see there is more to you than what appears on the surface.

Look at me, I'm a shining star, you forget everyone shines too
I may be impressive, but don't forget that everyone has their own talents and abilities that make them shine as well.

Tonight's the night, the night they see strait through you (ohh no)
There will come a time when others will see past your superficial ways and notice the real you, and that thought scares you.

When do we, have the time to learn, about everyone when we, dodge the question
We don't take the time to truly get to know others when we are busy avoiding deeper discussions or questions, which is a shame.

Your superficial ways, they will see through you
You can't hide behind a superficial persona forever, eventually others will see through it and realize there is more to you.

I don't want a piece, anyone but you
I am not interested in anyone who hides behind a superficial facade, but I do want to know the real you.

Why is it, so hard, so hard for the world to show themselves
It is difficult for people to show their true selves to the world, as it can be scary and vulnerable.

Let it go, your superficial ways, they will see, through you, yes they will
It's time to let go of your superficial ways, because eventually others will see past them and notice the real you.

I don't want a piece, of you
I am not interested in being with someone who is only superficial and doesn't show their true self.

I don't want a piece, anyone but you...
I only want to be with someone who is genuine and true, not just anyone who puts on a false facade.

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