Superhero
The Slightlys Lyrics

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I wish that I could be
so much more than me
I wish that you could see a superhero
I wish that I could free
Myself from the enemy
I wish that I could be a superhero

I'd save lives number five team six

Without a bullet proof vest without an easy fix
For me I'm made of metal baby
You wanna take a ride through the city maybe

If you're nice if you play by the rules
If you're pretty if you disregard all the fools
That save themselves when your ship is sinking
Fly away with me what the hell am I thinking
Have I lost my mind I think so

I wish that I could be
so much more than me
I wish that you could see a superhero
I wish that I could free
Myself from the enemy
I wish that I could be a superhero

Cuz I'm radio active but I'm just a teen
I got tigers blood like Charlie Sheen
Oh culture pop watch the comics drop
I can fight it but I know I'll never make it stop

My downfall my kryptonite
Read the latest issue is this the last fight
I dont want this book to end
But how long can I pretend
I just wish that I could have a little more time with you

I wish that I could be
so much more than me
I wish that you could see a superhero
I wish that I could free
Myself from the enemy
I wish that I could be a superhero

I wish that I could fly
Away with you kiss it all goodbye
I wish I could just lie
To you say I'll never die
I wish that I could fly
Awat with you kiss it all goodbye
I wish I could just try

Superhero
Power zero
Stay alive
Dont live survive
I wish that I could be
so much more than me
I wish that you could see a superhero
I wish that I could free

Myself from the enemy
I wish that I could be a superhero

Overall Meaning

The Slightly's song "Superhero" is a ballad based on the dream of being a superhero who saves the day, with lyrics that provide an honest insight into the thoughts of a young person with a desire to be more than they are. The lyrics express a wish to be "so much more than me" and to free oneself from the difficulties and challenges of life. The singer wishes to be seen as a superhero, someone who is a symbol of hope and strength, someone who can free the self from the enemy, someone who can save lives without an easy fix.

The song's lyrics also describe a longing for love and companionship, with the singer wishing to fly away with their loved one, kissing goodbye to all the struggles and difficulties they face. The reference to being radioactive and having tiger's blood like Charlie Sheen could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling different or special in some way, but also being aware of the potential consequences that come with such characteristics. The lyrics then end with a message of survival, as the singer wishes to stay alive and not just survive.

Overall, "Superhero" is a powerful and relatable song about the universality of human desire for something better, something extraordinary, and how it can be challenging to reconcile this desire with the realities of life.

Line by Line Meaning

I wish that I could be
The persona desires to be more than who they currently are.

so much more than me
The persona desires to have greater abilities than they currently possess.

I wish that you could see a superhero
The persona wishes to be recognized as a superhero.

I wish that I could free
The persona wishes to escape from the negative influences controlling their life.

Myself from the enemy
The enemy represents the obstacles preventing the persona from achieving their goals.

I wish that I could be a superhero
The persona desires to have superior abilities for the purpose of making a positive impact in the world.

I'd save lives number five team six
The persona desires to be a hero, potentially a member of a team or unit that saves others.

Without a bullet proof vest without an easy fix
The persona acknowledges the potential danger and difficulty of the job.

For me I'm made of metal baby
The persona is depicting themselves as strong and resilient, possibly invincible.

You wanna take a ride through the city maybe
The persona is offering to show the listener around and potentially demonstrate their heroic abilities.

If you're nice if you play by the rules
The persona is describing a desirable trait in those that they may be saving, suggesting that they are more likely to help good people.

If you're pretty if you disregard all the fools
The persona is suggesting that physical attractiveness may influence their decision to save someone, and they prefer individuals who are not foolish.

That save themselves when your ship is sinking
The persona is expressing frustration towards individuals who only seek help when they are in dire straits and effectively no longer able to help themselves.

Fly away with me what the hell am I thinking
The persona is daydreaming and considering the possibility of flying away with someone, expressing confusion and questioning their own thoughts.

Have I lost my mind I think so
The persona is confirming their own suspicion that they are losing their grip on reality.

Cuz I'm radio active but I'm just a teen
The persona is acknowledging that they possess some unique abilities, potentially comparing themselves to a radioactive individual, but also expressing that they are young and inexperienced.

I got tigers blood like Charlie Sheen
The persona is comparing themselves to Charlie Sheen's characteristically wild behavior and possibly indicating that they similarly possess intense energy or determination.

Oh culture pop watch the comics drop
The persona is referencing the trend of comic books being turned into popular movies or TV shows, possibly expressing a concern that they are becoming irrelevant.

I can fight it but I know I'll never make it stop
The persona is suggesting that they are unable to control their own unique abilities and may struggle with them for their entire life.

My downfall my kryptonite
The persona is referencing Superman's weakness to kryptonite and is possibly expressing their own personal weakness or flaw.

Read the latest issue is this the last fight
The persona may be suggesting that they are in a constant battle or struggle with their own abilities or negative influences in their life.

I dont want this book to end
The persona is expressing a desire for their story to continue, potentially indicating a desire for personal growth or development.

But how long can I pretend
The persona is acknowledging that they may be putting up a facade or pretending to be someone they are not, and is wondering when they will no longer be able to keep up the act.

To you say I'll never die
The persona is expressing a desire to be seen as invincible or immortal in the eyes of someone else.

Superhero
The central theme and desire of the song.

Power zero
The persona may be expressing a sense of helplessness in their current state, despite their desire to be a superhero.

Stay alive
The persona is recognizing the importance of survival and potentially indicating that their current state of being is perilous.

Dont live survive
The persona is differentiating between living for a purpose vs. just existing to get by.

I wish that I could fly
The persona is expressing a desire for greater abilities.

Away with you kiss it all goodbye
The persona is romanticizing the idea of flying away with someone, potentially indicating a desire to escape their current situation.

I wish I could just lie
The persona is expressing a desire to deceive or conceal the truth, potentially indicating a lack of confidence in themselves or their abilities.