Superwoman
Stevie Wonder Lyrics

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Mary wants to be a superwoman
But is that really in her head?
But I just want to live each day to love her
For what she is, mm hmm

Mary wants to be another movie star
But is that really in her mind
And all the things she wants to be

She needs to leave behind

But, very well, I believe I know you very well
Wish that you knew me too, very well
And I think I can deal with everything going through your head

Very well, and I think I can be very well
Wish that you knew me too very well
And I think I can cope with everything going through your head

Mary wants to be a superwoman
And try to boss the bull around
But does she really think that she will get by with a dream?

My woman want to be a superwoman
And I just had to say goodbye
Because I can't spend all my hours startin' to cry

But, very well, I believe I know you
Very well, wish that you knew me too
Very well, and I think I can deal with everything going through your head

Very well, think that I know you too
Very well, wish you knew me like I know you
Very well, but I think I can deal with everything going through your head

Very well (dum, dum, da, dum, dum, da)
Very well, wish you knew me too
Very well, and I wish I could think of everything going through your head

Very well, dum, dum, da, dum, dum, da
Dum, dum, da, dum, dum, da, dum, da, dum, da, very well
And I think I can deal with everything going through your head

When the summer came, you were not around
Now the summer's gone and love cannot be found
Where were you when I needed you last winter, my love?

When the winter came, you went further south
Parting from love's nest, leaving me in doubt
Where are you when I need you, like right now?

Our love is at an end
But you say now you have changed
But tomorrow will reflect love's past

When the winter came, you were not around
Through the bitter winds, love could not be found
Where were you when I needed you, last winter, my love?

(I need you, baby, I need you, baby)

Our love is at an end
But you say now you have changed,
But tomorrow will reflect love's past, oh

Spring will fill the air and you will come around
Well is it summer love that will let me down?
Where were you when I needed you, last winter, my love?

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Where are you when I need you, like right now?
Right now, right now, right now, oh

Where were you when I needed you last winter, my dear?
Oh I know you, yeah, I need you baby, I need you baby
I need you baby, I need you baby, I need you baby, I need you baby
Oh, where were you when I needed you last winter, last winter, oh no

Oh yeah, brace yourself, need you baby, need you, need you baby
Oh, you want me too need you baby

Oh, where were you when I needed you last, dear?
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stevie Wonder's "Superwoman" tell a story about a woman named Mary who aspires to be someone else - be it a "superwoman" or a "movie star" - but the singer of the song just wants to love her for who she is. It's clear that Mary's dreams are only causing turmoil in her own mind and the minds of those around her, as she struggles to find her path in life. The singer wishes that Mary knew him better so they could support each other through these difficult times, but ultimately, he decides to let her go.

The song speaks to the universal struggle of identity and self-discovery, as well as the challenges of loving someone who is going through a tough time. The repeated refrain of "very well" suggests a certain resignation to the situation, accepting that there are some things that cannot be changed.

Overall, "Superwoman" is a poignant and relatable tale about the ups and downs of life, and the importance of being true to oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

Mary wants to be a superwoman
Mary aspires to be a perfect woman who is capable of doing everything on her own

But is that really in her head?
But does she truly believe that she has the ability to become what she wants?

But I just want to live each day to love her
But all I want is to enjoy every moment with the person I love without attempting to change them

For what she is, mm hmm
Appreciating her for the person she is and not trying to shape her into someone else

And all the things she wants to be
Mary has lots of ambitions and desires

She needs to leave behind
She needs to let go of some of her desires and focus on what's best for her

But, very well, I believe I know you very well
But still, I know Mary very well

Wish that you knew me too, very well
I wish Mary knew me as well as I know her

And I think I can deal with everything going through your head
I am confident that I can handle everything that Mary is dealing with

My woman want to be a superwoman
The woman I love aspires to be a perfect woman who is capable of doing everything on her own

And I just had to say goodbye
And I had to leave her because I couldn't handle her expectations

Because I can't spend all my hours startin' to cry
Because I can't bear to be in a relationship where I am constantly feeling upset and emotional

When the summer came, you were not around
During the summer, Mary was not present in my life

Now the summer's gone and love cannot be found
Now that summer is over, our love is lost and nonexistent

Where were you when I needed you last winter, my love?
I needed Mary during the winter but she was not there, leaving me distraught

Through the bitter winds, love could not be found
Our love couldn't survive the harsh winter

Our love is at an end
Our relationship has come to an end

But you say now you have changed
Mary claims to have changed

But tomorrow will reflect love's past
But only time will tell whether our love has truly changed for the better or if it will fall into old patterns once more

Spring will fill the air and you will come around
With the arrival of spring, I anticipate Mary's return

Well is it summer love that will let me down?
But I am concerned that our summer romance may not last

Where are you when I need you, like right now?
I need Mary to be here with me in this moment

Oh I know you, yeah, I need you baby
I know Mary and I still want her in my life

Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stevie Wonder

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