The name "Superman Is Dead" was derived from Stone Temple Pilots's "Silvergun Superman". The name was modified to "Superman Is Dead" because they liked the idea that there's no such thing as a perfect, invincible person out there.
Originally stumbled together in 1995, drawn by their common love of Green Day and NOFX, their influences soon extended to the punk 'n roll genre a la Supersuckers, Living End, and Social Distortion.
SID produced their first three albums independently, with fabulous, small scale indie labels "Case 15" (1997), "Superman is Dead" (1999), "Bad Bad Bad" EP (2002). In March 2003 they finally signed with Sony Music Indonesia and released their first album under that label, "Kuta Rock City". Their second album "The Hangover Decade" was released in December 2004. Their Third album "Black Market Love" was released in March 2006. Their latest album "Angels And The Outsider" was released in February 2009.
Official site: www.supermanisdead.net
Black Market Love
Superman Is Dead Lyrics
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this black market love!
I wear second hand, hookers are my friend, this will never end,
this black market love!
Walking down walking down the streets of a thousand broken hearts
In the nation of disaster, never close your eyes…
What about the right and wrong, a question in my mind
So where are you, where are you, where are you now?
When there’s no one by your side, turn off the radio…
So where will you, where will you, where will you go?
The youth of mis-rejection…
Tattoos on my hand, music’s on my mind, this will never end,
this black market love!
I wear second hand, hookers are my friend, this will never end,
this black market love!
(this is love, fight for love, this is love, fight for love…this black market love!)
Brother sister don’t you cry, don’t ever lose your faith
We’re born like this forever, we will never stop…
What we love and we fighting for, and why we’re standing here
That’s one thing to remember…
So where are you, where are you, where are you now?
When there’s no one by your side, turn off the radio…
So where will you, where will you, where will you go?
The youth of mis-rejection…
[Solo]
So where are you, where are you, where are you now?
When there’s no one by your side, turn off the radio…
So where will you, where will you, where will you go?
The youth of mis-rejection, rejection
Tattoos on my hand, music’s on my mind, this will never end,
this black market love!
I wear second hand, hookers are my friend, this will never end,
this black market love!
(this is love, fight for love, this is love, fight for love…this black market love!)
The lyrics of "Black Market Love" by Superman Is Dead speak about unconventional love and the outsider lifestyle of the singer. The tattoos on the singer's hand and the music on their mind denote a sense of rebellion and non-conformity towards societal norms. The chorus repeats the phrase “this black market love,” implying that their love is not legitimate or recognized by mainstream society. The singer also mentions that they wear second-hand clothes and are friends with hookers, further emphasizing their rejection of societal norms.
The singer is walking down the streets of a nation in disaster, where broken hearts are plenty. The lyrics, “never close your eyes” suggest a need to be aware and vigilant in such a place. The singer questions the concepts of right and wrong, showing a sense of moral ambiguity. However, they express a desire to be there for someone and fight for love, indicating that they do have a sense of loyalty and compassion.
The bridge speaks to the message of solidarity, where the singer addresses "brother sister," asserting that they were born this way, and they will never stop fighting for what they love. Overall, the lyrics of "Black Market Love" express a sense of rebellion and defiance towards traditional societal values, while also conveying a message of solidarity and loyalty to those who share similar values.
Interesting Facts:
Line by Line Meaning
Tattoos on my hand, music’s on my mind, this will never end, this black market love!
My tattoos and my love for music are permanent reminders of my love for the black market lifestyle that I live. This love will never fade away.
I wear second hand, hookers are my friend, this will never end, this black market love!
I wear clothes that have already been worn by someone else and I associate with sex workers. This is my way of living my black market love, and it will never change.
Walking down walking down the streets of a thousand broken hearts
As I walk through the streets, I can see the heartbreak and pain that people have faced due to society's rejection of their way of life.
In the nation of disaster, never close your eyes…
I live in a society that is constantly in chaos and destruction. Despite this, I refuse to turn a blind eye to the suffering around me.
What about the right and wrong, a question in my mind
I constantly grapple with the morality of my way of life, wondering if it is right or wrong.
For one thing that I’ll be there…
No matter what doubts I have, I will always be committed to my black market lifestyle.
So where are you, where are you, where are you now?
I wonder where the people who used to be by my side are now, when I need them the most.
When there’s no one by your side, turn off the radio…
When I feel truly alone, I turn off the music and face my loneliness head on.
The youth of mis-rejection…
I and other youth like me have been rejected by society due to the way we choose to live our lives.
Brother sister don’t you cry, don’t ever lose your faith
I offer encouragement to my fellow black market lovers. They should not break down or lose hope due to the harshness of society.
We’re born like this forever, we will never stop…
Our love for the black market way of life is innate and cannot be changed. We will never stop living it.
What we love and we fighting for, and why we’re standing here
We are fighting for our love for the black market lifestyle and this is why we stand together, despite the harshness of society.
(this is love, fight for love, this is love, fight for love…this black market love!)
Our love for the black market way of life is real and we will always fight to keep it alive, no matter the challenges we face.
[Solo]
Instrumental break.
The youth of mis-rejection, rejection
We, the youth who embrace the black market lifestyle, are rejected by society. Despite that, we refuse to change who we are.
Contributed by Landon C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dek Gedur
Tattoos on my hand
Music's on my mind
This will never end
This black market love
I wear second hand
Hookers are my friend
This will never end
This black market love
This black market love
Walking down, walking down the streets
Of a thousand broken hearts
In the nation of disaster
Never close your eyes
What about the right and wrong
A question in my mind
For one thing that I'll be there
So where are you? Where are you?
Where are you now?
There is no one by your side
Turn off the radio
So where will you? Where will you?
Where will you go?
The youth of miss-rejection
Tattoos on my hand
Music's on my mind
This will never end
This black market love
I wear second hand
Hookers are my friend
This will never end
This black market love
This black market love
This black market love
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This black market love
Brother-sister don't you cry
Don't ever lose your faith
We're born like this forever
We will never stop
What we love and we fighting for
And why we're standing here
That's one thing to remember
So where are you? Where are you?
Where are you now?
There is no one by your side
Turn off the radio
So where will you? Where will you?
Where will you go?
The youth of miss-rejection
So where are you? Where are you?
Where are you now?
There is no one by your side
Turn off the radio
So where will you? Where will you?
Where will you go?
The youth of miss-rejection
Rejection
Tattoos on my hand
Music's on my mind
This will never end
This black market love
I wear second hand
Hookers are my friend
This will never end
This black market love
This black market love
This black market love
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love
This black market love
Ori
Inget jaman sekolah dengerin SID udah berasa paling keren soalnya jaman itu orang2 pada dengerinnya dmasiv, hijau daun, wali dll
Eko Ariwibowo
Dan skrg pun masih tetap yg paling keren. 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Jembrana Gaming
Kalau sekarang tik tok menguasai
Dek Gedur
Tattoos on my hand
Music's on my mind
This will never end
This black market love
I wear second hand
Hookers are my friend
This will never end
This black market love
This black market love
Walking down, walking down the streets
Of a thousand broken hearts
In the nation of disaster
Never close your eyes
What about the right and wrong
A question in my mind
For one thing that I'll be there
So where are you? Where are you?
Where are you now?
There is no one by your side
Turn off the radio
So where will you? Where will you?
Where will you go?
The youth of miss-rejection
Tattoos on my hand
Music's on my mind
This will never end
This black market love
I wear second hand
Hookers are my friend
This will never end
This black market love
This black market love
This black market love
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This black market love
Brother-sister don't you cry
Don't ever lose your faith
We're born like this forever
We will never stop
What we love and we fighting for
And why we're standing here
That's one thing to remember
So where are you? Where are you?
Where are you now?
There is no one by your side
Turn off the radio
So where will you? Where will you?
Where will you go?
The youth of miss-rejection
So where are you? Where are you?
Where are you now?
There is no one by your side
Turn off the radio
So where will you? Where will you?
Where will you go?
The youth of miss-rejection
Rejection
Tattoos on my hand
Music's on my mind
This will never end
This black market love
I wear second hand
Hookers are my friend
This will never end
This black market love
This black market love
This black market love
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love (fight for love)
This is love
This black market love
Pt Ard P
lagu mengingatkan masa SD nihh.... maju teruss SID..
Wellco Amazing
underrated band
M Choirul Lutfi Lutfi
Inget awal awal sekolah stm, nyari kasetnya susahnya minta ampun, jarang yang jual, baru nemu di matahari... Nemunya yang kaset pita, kaset cd gak nemu yang ori.
Disaat itu saya merasa anak paling keren di kelas, karena punya kaset orinya... 🤣🤣🤣
Bobby Harsono
One thing that i like is S.I.D always have some kind metaphor and poetry lyrics for their songs, including this one...
Dimas Marda
Outstanding !!
yosoyNINA Simatupang
this one is my favorite from SID.Sukses terus buat kalian semua