Superman
The Quality Kids Lyrics


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I can't stand to fly
I'm not that naive
I'm just out to find
The better part of me
I'm more than a bird?I'm more than a plane
More than some pretty face beside a train
It's not easy to be me
Wish that I could cry
Fall upon my knees
Find a way to lie
About a home I'll never see
It may sound absurd?but don't be naive
Even Heroes have the right to bleed
I may be disturbed?but won't you concede
Even Heroes have the right to dream
It's not easy to be me
Up, up and away?away from me
It's all right?You can all sleep sound tonight
I'm not crazy?or anything?
I can't stand to fly
I'm not that naive
Men weren't meant to ride
With clouds between their knees
I'm only a man in a silly red sheet
Digging for kryptonite on this one way street
Only a man in a funny red sheet




Looking for special things inside of me
It's not easy to be me.

Overall Meaning

The Quality Kids's song "Superman" is a reflection on the struggles and pressures that come with being considered a hero or role model. The lyrics describe the singer's difficulty in living up to the expectations placed on them, despite feeling inadequate or imperfect. The opening lines, "I can't stand to fly, I'm not that naive, I'm just out to find the better part of me," convey a sense of weariness and discontent with the singer's current identity. They feel there must be more to them than what is currently visible or expected.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the feeling of isolation and the weight of responsibility that comes with being seen as a hero: "It's not easy to be me." The singer wishes that they could cry or find a way to escape from the pressure, but they feel trapped in their role. The lines "Even Heroes have the right to bleed, I may be disturbed but won't you concede, even Heroes have the right to dream" emphasize the idea that even those who are revered have their own struggles and vulnerabilities.


The final verse of the song emphasizes the contrast between being seen as a powerful, invincible figure and the reality of being a human being who experiences doubts and fears. The lines "I'm only a man in a silly red sheet, digging for kryptonite on this one-way street, only a man in a funny red sheet, looking for special things inside of me" paint a picture of a person who is searching for a deeper meaning or purpose, but is limited by their own humanity. Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the complexities of identity and the challenges of living up to societal expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't stand to fly
Flying is not my cup of tea, it's something I'm not comfortable with.


I'm not that naive
I'm not foolish or gullible, I'm realistic about my abilities and limitations.


I'm just out to find
I am searching for something important, something that will make me a better person.


The better part of me
The aspects of my character or personality that would inspire others and make me a better person.


I'm more than a bird?I'm more than a plane
I am much more important than just an object or a symbol, I am a complex and unique individual.


More than some pretty face beside a train
My worth is not determined by my looks or my proximity to public transport.


It's not easy to be me
Living up to other people's expectations and dealing with the pressure of having powers or abilities can be difficult.


Wish that I could cry
Being seen as tough and strong is expected of me, but sometimes I wish I could show my emotions and vulnerability like everyone else.


Fall upon my knees
When faced with difficult situations, I wish I could let myself break down and ask for help.


Find a way to lie
Sometimes I wish I could pretend to be someone else, someone with a normal life and no responsibilities.


About a home I'll never see
I am always on the move and constantly saving the world, never having the chance to settle down or have a normal life.


It may sound absurd?but don't be naive
It may seem ridiculous, but don't be ignorant to the fact that I too can feel pain and struggle like everyone else.


Even Heroes have the right to bleed
Being a hero does not make me invincible, I can get hurt just like anyone else.


I may be disturbed?but won't you concede
I may have some issues, but can't you acknowledge that even heroes are allowed to have emotions and flaws?


Even Heroes have the right to dream
Just because I have powers or abilities, it doesn't mean that I can't have hopes and aspirations for the future.


Up, up and away?away from me
I can fly away from problems and people, but deep down I know that it won't solve everything.


It's all right?You can all sleep sound tonight
I'm doing my best to save the world and keep everyone safe, so you can all rest easy knowing that I'm on the job.


I'm not crazy?or anything?
Despite what you may think of me, I'm not insane, I'm just doing my job.


Men weren't meant to ride
Human beings were not born with the ability to fly, so it's natural for me to be uncomfortable with it.


With clouds between their knees
It's not natural for people to fly, and having clouds between your legs is a symbol of how strange it feels for me.


I'm only a man in a silly red sheet
Despite my powers, I'm just a regular human being who wears a red cape, trying to do the right thing.


Digging for kryptonite on this one way street
As a superhero, I am constantly being targeted by enemies who want to exploit my weaknesses, and it can feel isolating and overwhelming.


Only a man in a funny red sheet
I might have extraordinary abilities, but I am still human and sometimes I feel out of place or like I don't belong.


Looking for special things inside of me
For all my powers and abilities, I still want to find what makes me unique and special as an individual.


It's not easy to be me.
Being a hero is a tough job, and it comes with its own set of unique challenges and struggles.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN ONDRASIK

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