Superman
The Floyds Lyrics

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(butch walker and chrystina lloree)

Make no mistake, I've spent hours and days,
Just to find whose responsible for this mess.
I've walked around for hours, getting' bitten' by the spiders.
And the snakes are crawlin' over my chest.

On the front lawns of america the papers they all read,

Gas prices are rising high and superman is dead.

As I opened the door and looked at my mother,
Even stovetop stuffing ain't gonna change my mind.
I'll talk to you tomorrow or maybe next sunday depending on what I find.

On the front lawns of america the papers they all read,

Your kids are on heroin and superman is dead.

Maybe it's time I start looking for another.
And pretend a new hero is always going to save the day.
So when I feel like I'm falling off another tall building,
There'll be someone there to catch me faster than a speeding train.

On the front lawn of america the papers they all read,
California is sinking and superman is dead.

On the front lawns of america the papers they all read,
The psychic network is saving our souls and superman is dead.

On the front lawns of america the papers they all read,
Your kids are on heroin and superman is dead.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Floyds's song Superman are a commentary on the state of America and the loss of hope and faith in traditional heroes. The singer of the song is disillusioned and disenchanted by the chaos and mess that surrounds him. He blames someone for the mess he finds himself in and is determined to find out who caused it. He is also dealing with personal issues himself, represented by the spiders and snakes crawling over his chest.

The chorus of the song is where the real message lies. It talks about how the papers in America are reporting on the rising gas prices, widespread heroin addiction among the youth, and the death of Superman. Superman is a symbol of hope, strength, and justice, and his death represents the loss of faith in those ideals. The verse about looking for another hero who can save the day is an admission of defeat that there may be no such hero left.

The song ends on a note of hopelessness with the line, "your kids are on heroin and superman is dead". The Floyds are trying to make a statement about the state of America and the world, and the loss of hope and faith in traditional heroes. The song is a commentary on the disillusionment felt by many today, and is a poignant reminder that the world needs heroes to believe in.

Line by Line Meaning

Make no mistake, I've spent hours and days,
I have been putting in a lot of time and effort.

Just to find whose responsible for this mess.
Trying to determine who is accountable for this situation.

I've walked around for hours, getting' bitten' by the spiders.
I have been wandering for quite some time, enduring hardships.

And the snakes are crawlin' over my chest.
Experiencing fear and anxiety.

On the front lawns of america the papers they all read,
In the newspapers across the United States,

Gas prices are rising high and superman is dead.
Gasoline prices are increasing and Superman is no longer with us.

As I opened the door and looked at my mother,
Once I swung the door open and had a sight of my mother,

Even stovetop stuffing ain't gonna change my mind.
Even food won't persuade me to alter my thoughts.

I'll talk to you tomorrow or maybe next sunday depending on what I find.
Let's have a conversation at another time after I have discovered more information.

Your kids are on heroin and superman is dead.
Your children are using heroin and Superman is deceased.

Maybe it's time I start looking for another.
Possibly I should start searching for a replacement.

And pretend a new hero is always going to save the day.
And make-believe a new champion will always come to the rescue.

So when I feel like I'm falling off another tall building,
In case I ever feel like I am figuratively hanging off a skyscraper,

There'll be someone there to catch me faster than a speeding train.
Someone will promptly come to assist me, as swift as a bullet train.

California is sinking and superman is dead.
The state of California is submerging and Superman is no longer with us.

The psychic network is saving our souls and superman is dead.
A group of psychics is rescuing our souls and Superman is deceased.

Your kids are on heroin and superman is dead.
Your children are using heroin and Superman is no longer with us.

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